The results of the 2006 PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) were released on Dec. 4, 2007 by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). This international program is designed to assess the achievement of 15-year-old students in reading, math and science. 57 countries participated including all 30 OECD countries.
Science achievement of a country or province: 1. Finland 2. Alberta 3. Hong Kong-China 4. British Columbia 5. Ontario
Another reason to celebrate! Ontario has, compared to other countries, been more successful at lessening the effects of socio-economic factors on student learning:
