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- Fifteen-year-old students in China achieved the top score in the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment in mathematics.
- East Asian education systems dominated the top ten rankings in the global study.
- The average mathematics score across OECD countries declined significantly compared to previous cycles.
- Digital device use was identified as a factor, with moderate use linked to better academic outcomes than heavy or no use.
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- Future trends in the performance gap between East Asia and the rest of the world
- Analysis of upcoming PISA 2028 cycle results
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