Giusi Princi· PPE

Confirmed

One in four young people do not master basic reading and science.

Omissions

• The data refers specifically to 15-year-old students tested in the PISA 2022 cycle, published in December 2023. The MEP did not specify the age group (15-year-olds) or the exact PISA cycle. The 25% figure represents students performing below Level 2, which is defined as the 'basic skills level' threshold in PISA.
• Mathematics is also included in the overall low performers metric, where the EU figure is higher at around 30%.

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Commission - Education and Training30% of EU students don't reach a minimum proficiency level in mathematics and around 25% in reading and science
• PrimaryOECD - PISA 2022 Results Volume IOne in four 15-year-old is now considered a low performer in mathematics, reading, and science on average across OECD countries