Nova Scotia Students Perform Well Internationally
Department of Education (to March 26, 2013)
December 4, 2001 1:00 PM
Students in Canada and Nova Scotia performed well in their first
international tests in reading, mathematics and science. Nova
Scotia is the overall leader in the Atlantic provinces and scored
well ahead of such countries as the United States, Germany,
Iceland and Spain.
The 2000 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)
test results were released in Paris this morning by the
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
About 30,000 15-year-old Canadian students wrote the
international tests for the first time in the spring of 2000. Out
of 32 participating countries, Canada ranked second in reading,
fifth in science and sixth in mathematics.
"The performance of our students in the PISA tests shows that
they're gaining stronger skills in reading, math and science than
many of their counterparts around the world," said Education
Minister Jane Purves. "However, there is room for improvement in
Nova Scotia's scores in relation to other Canadian provinces."
Canadian provinces were ranked individually. Nova Scotia scored
at or above the international average in all subjects and led the
Atlantic provinces in reading and mathematics. Newfoundland took
the Atlantic lead in science. However, Atlantic Canada scored
lower than the Canadian average.
"We know that Nova Scotia students can perform better," said Ms.
Purves. "And we're looking at ways to help them do that."
PISA testing and reporting is carried out in Canada by the
Council of Ministers of Education Canada, Human Resources
Development Canada, Statistics Canada and provincial departments
and ministries of education. The Canadian report and highlights
are available on the Internet, at www.pisa.gc.ca . The OECD's
international report is available in the documents section of its
Web site, at www.pisa.oecd.org .
In Nova Scotia, the Department of Education conducts provincial
assessments in several grades and subjects. Results are being
reviewed and will be available early in 2002.
FOR BROADCAST USE:
Students in Canada and Nova Scotia performed well in their
first international tests in reading, mathematics and science.
Nova Scotia is the overall leader in the Atlantic provinces
and scored well ahead of such countries as the United States,
Germany, Iceland and Spain.
About 30,000 15-year-old Canadians wrote the international
tests in the spring of 2000.
Out of 32 participating countries, Canada ranked second in
reading, fifth in science and sixth in mathematics. Nova Scotia
performed at or above the international average in all subjects.
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Contact: Adèle Poirier
Department of Education
902-424-8307
E-mail: poiriea@gov.ns.ca
kjd December 4, 2001 1:23 P.M.
Students in Canada and Nova Scotia performed well in their first
international tests in reading, mathematics and science. Nova
Scotia is the overall leader in the Atlantic provinces and scored
well ahead of such countries as the United States, Germany,
Iceland and Spain.
The 2000 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)
test results were released in Paris this morning by the
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
About 30,000 15-year-old Canadian students wrote the
international tests for the first time in the spring of 2000. Out
of 32 participating countries, Canada ranked second in reading,
fifth in science and sixth in mathematics.
"The performance of our students in the PISA tests shows that
they're gaining stronger skills in reading, math and science than
many of their counterparts around the world," said Education
Minister Jane Purves. "However, there is room for improvement in
Nova Scotia's scores in relation to other Canadian provinces."
Canadian provinces were ranked individually. Nova Scotia scored
at or above the international average in all subjects and led the
Atlantic provinces in reading and mathematics. Newfoundland took
the Atlantic lead in science. However, Atlantic Canada scored
lower than the Canadian average.
"We know that Nova Scotia students can perform better," said Ms.
Purves. "And we're looking at ways to help them do that."
PISA testing and reporting is carried out in Canada by the
Council of Ministers of Education Canada, Human Resources
Development Canada, Statistics Canada and provincial departments
and ministries of education. The Canadian report and highlights
are available on the Internet, at www.pisa.gc.ca . The OECD's
international report is available in the documents section of its
Web site, at www.pisa.oecd.org .
In Nova Scotia, the Department of Education conducts provincial
assessments in several grades and subjects. Results are being
reviewed and will be available early in 2002.
FOR BROADCAST USE:
Students in Canada and Nova Scotia performed well in their
first international tests in reading, mathematics and science.
Nova Scotia is the overall leader in the Atlantic provinces
and scored well ahead of such countries as the United States,
Germany, Iceland and Spain.
About 30,000 15-year-old Canadians wrote the international
tests in the spring of 2000.
Out of 32 participating countries, Canada ranked second in
reading, fifth in science and sixth in mathematics. Nova Scotia
performed at or above the international average in all subjects.
-30-
Contact: Adèle Poirier
Department of Education
902-424-8307
E-mail: poiriea@gov.ns.ca
kjd December 4, 2001 1:23 P.M.