The Covid-19 crisis has had an unprecedented impact on educational performance across the world, reveals the OECD’s PISA 2022 study. This significant decline in academic results highlights the multiple challenges facing students today.
The health crisis undoubtedly played a major role in this drop in performance. School closures, the shift to distance learning, disruptions to school programs have all contributed to disrupting student learning. However, it is important to note that this decline in results cannot be entirely attributed to the pandemic. In reality, this trend of declining performance had already existed for several years.
The PISA rankings highlight disparities between countries, with Singapore topping the rankings in mathematics, science and reading. Asian countries continue to stand out for their exceptional educational performance. However, even in these countries, the Covid-19 crisis has led to a decline in results, although less marked compared to other countries.
France, for its part, is within the average of OECD countries, with results comparable to those of Spain, Hungary and Lithuania. However, France is recording a historic decline in its performance in mathematics, which raises concerns about the teaching of this subject.
In addition to the Covid-19 crisis, other factors are also considered to explain this drop in performance. The lack of attractiveness of the teaching profession, the lack of support for teachers and students, as well as the involvement of parents are all factors that can influence academic results.
It is essential to learn from this crisis and take steps to improve academic performance in the future. Particular attention must be paid to the quality of teaching, teacher training and the involvement of parents in the education of their children.
In conclusion, the Covid-19 crisis has had a significant impact on educational performance across the world. While this decline in results can be partly attributed to the pandemic, there is also a need to identify and address other factors contributing to this downward trend. Improving teaching, support for teachers and students, as well as parental involvement are all key elements to redress the situation and guarantee the educational success of students.