Students from high-ranking countries can, on average, “creatively and autonomously apply their knowledge and skills to a wide variety of situations, including unfamiliar ones” according to OECD. Although, from data collected, about 20% of students across participating countries are shown to perform below the baseline in science and proficiency in reading.

Additional PISA Interpretation and Statitics

PISA has been ranking educational systems based on 15-year-old students' performance on tests about reading, mathematics, and science every 3 years in more than 90 countries. In the latest published report, Japan, Estonia, Finland, and Canada are the four highest performing OECD countries in science. 

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In its vision for the future of education in 2030, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD, 2018) views essential learner qualities as: acquisition of skills to embrace complex challenges and the development of the person as a whole, valuing common prosperity, sustainability and wellbeing. Pedagogical advancements are being proposed and implemented to try and get students closer to consistently having these qualities. 

OECD 2030 Academic Achievement Outlook

Herodotou, C., Sharples, M., Gaved, M., Kukulska-Hulme, A., Rienties, B., Scanlon, E., & Whitelock, D. (2019, October 11). Innovative pedagogies of the future: An evidence-based selection. Frontiers. Retrieved December 13, 2022, from https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2019.00113/full 

Innovative Pedagogies of the Future: An Evidence-Based Selection

By 2030, it's desired that certain skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, team work, communication and negotiation skills are built upon, and common in students. In addition, competences related to literacy, multilingualism, STEM, digital, personal, social, and “learning to learn” competences, citizenship, entrepreneurship, and cultural awareness are being aimed for.

Additional OECD Educational Desired Traits

Wellbeing is perceived as “inclusive growth” related to equitable access to various areas. Quality of life (including health), civic engagement, social connections, education, security, life satisfaction, and environmental wellness. To achieve this vision, a varied set of skills and competences is needed that would allow learners to act as “change agents” who can achieve positive impact on their surroundings by developing empathy, and anticipating the consequences of their actions.

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Technology has introduced many new ways of learning, to compliment previously reliable learning methods. It's believed that combining new and old techniques will bring about ideal learning among students.

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