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A new study has revealed that the United States is not as high up on the global education rankings as many people believe.
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Introduction
The United States has long been considered a leader in education, but recent data suggests that the country may be falling behind. In the most recent Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results, released in December of 2016, the United States ranked 28th among 72 countries in reading scores, 24th in science scores, and 41st in math scores. The results are based on an assessment of half a million 15-year-old students from around the world and are meant to measure academic performance across countries.
The PISA results are just one indication of how the United States is faring in comparison to other countries when it comes to education. In another well-respected international ranking, the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report, the United States ranked seventh in quality of primary education and 37th in quality of math and science education in 2016-2017.
There are many factors that contribute to these rankings, including government spending on education, access to quality teachers, and socio-economic factors. But regardless of the reason, it’s clear that the United States is no longer at the top when it comes to education.
The United States’ Position in the World
The United States has long been considered a leader in education, but recent data suggests that the country is falling behind. In the most recent Program for International Student Assessment, the United States ranks 38th out of 70 countries in reading, 42nd in mathematics, and 24th in science. These rankings are troubling, and suggest that the United States is not doing enough to ensure that its students are receiving a quality education.
The United States’ Position in the OECD
The United States is a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which is an international Forum that promotes democracy and free-market economics. The OECD provides a space for its members to compare policy and share best practices, as well as working together to find solutions to global challenges.
In terms of education, the United States ranks 36th out of the 38 OECD countries. This ranking is based on the average score of 15-year old students in the three core subjects of reading, mathematics, and science. The United States has fallen behind in recent years, due in part to a lack of investment in education relative to other OECD countries. In 2016, the United States spent 6.4% of its GDP on education, while the OECD average was 7.3%.
There are many factors that contribute to a country’s educational outcomes, such as socio-economic background, family structure, and culture. However, it is clear that the United States needs to make some changes in order to compete with other developed countries when it comes to education.
The United States’ Position in the PISA
The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is a triennial international survey which aims to evaluate education systems by measuring 15-year-old students’ scholastic performance on mathematics, science, and reading.
In 2015, the United States ranked 38th out of 72 countries in math, 24th in science, and 40th in reading. These rankings are determined by the average score of each country’s students. The US’s average math score was 490, average science score was 497, and average reading score was 498.
The four highest scoring countries in all three subjects were Singapore, Japan, Estonia, and Finland. Looking at just the math scores, the US ranked below countries such as Vietnam, Ireland, Poland, and Portugal. In reading, the US fared better than some developed countries such as Italy and Spain but lagged behind Canada and Australia. In science, the US again trailed Canada and Australia but scored higher than countries like Hungary, Lithuania, and Greece.
One bright spot for the United States is that its PISA results have been relatively stable over time while many other developed countries have seen their scores decline. This stability may be due in part to America’s diversity; students from different socio-economic backgrounds tend to offset each other’s strengths and weaknesses.
The United States’ Position in the World
The United States has long been considered a world leader in education, but recent data suggests that the nation is slipping. In the most recent Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) test, the U.S. ranked 38th in math and 24th in reading. The U.S. also lags behind in Graduation rates, with only about 83% of students receiving a high school diploma.
The United States’ Position in the TIMSS
In the most recent TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study), the United States ranked 35th in math and 19th in science among 49 education systems that participated. In reading, the United States showed no significant change from the last assessment in 2011 and ranked 19th among the 40 education systems that participated in both assessments.
The United States’ Position in the PIRLS
The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) is an international assessment of reading achievement in fourth grade. PIRLS is sponsored by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA).
In 2016, 50 education systems, including the United States, participated in PIRLS. In the United States, over 4,700 students were assessed.
The United States ranked fifth out of 50 education systems on the PIRLS scale. The mean score for U.S. students was 556 points. The highest score was 570 points and the lowest score was 542 points.
Conclusion
In general, the United States ranks below average in comparison to other developed countries when it comes to education. In 2019, the United States ranked 27th in math and reading scores according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. The United States has made some strides in recent years, but there is still room for improvement.
