Spanish Students Fall in PISA Scores Amid Warnings Over Screens
Spain's PISA scores drop to historic lows in reading, math, and science, with the OECD pointing to digital screens and attention loss as major factors.
KEY POINTS
- Spain's PISA scores dropped in reading, mathematics, and science compared to 2022.
- Reading comprehension suffered the largest drop, falling by 23 points.
- The OECD linked the global decline to the excessive use of screens and mobile devices.
- Thirteen territories lost 20 points or more in reading across Spain.
Spain's educational performance has dropped significantly in the latest PISA report, reaching its lowest level since the international evaluation began in 2000. A total of 760,000 students aged 15 and 16 across 90 countries participated, including 30,000 students from Spain.
Compared to the previous assessment in 2022, Spanish students lost 23 points in reading comprehension, 16 points in mathematics, and 8 points in science. The OECD calculates that roughly 20 points on the exam equate to a full school year.
“Los estudiantes tienen problemas con textos de más de 400 palabras”
Spain's scores fall below the averages of developed countries. The country recorded 451 points in reading, 457 in mathematics, and 477 in science, trailing behind OECD and European Union averages.
OECD analysts attribute the global decline in attention span largely to mobile phones, tablets, and social media. Officials stated that 15-year-old students struggle to comprehend complex texts exceeding 400 words.
Regional results show that northern regions continue to perform better than southern ones, though all autonomous communities have experienced declines in their performance.
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