PISA 2006 - country note on Belgium
In the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2006, 1% of Belgian 15-year-olds reach Level 6 (the highest level) on the science scale, demonstrating that they can consistently identify, explain and apply scientific knowledge, and knowledge about science, in a variety of complex life situations (OECD average 1.3%). They can link different information sources and explanations and use evidence from those sources to justify decisions. They clearly and consistently demonstrate advanced scientific thinking and reasoning, and they demonstrate use of their scientific understanding in support of solutions to unfamiliar scientific and technological situations (Table 2.1a).
10.1% of Belgian 15-year-olds reach at least Level 5 (OECD average 9%) (Table 2.1a).
Belgium (Flemish community) – 13.3% reach at least Level 5
Belgium (French community) – 7.1% reach at least Level 5
Belgium (German speaking community) - 11.9% reach at least Level 5
Slovenia Netherlands United Kingdom more than 12%, Finland (21%)
Romania,Bulgaria,Portugal,Greece less than 4%
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