Canadian high-school students' math skills are declining
New data shows while Canadian high school students rank among the top-performing of 81 countries in math, science, and reading, math scores in the country are steadily declining.
"We will have less 15 year olds prepare to meet the demands of adult life. It also has to be viewed in terms of our international competitiveness with other countries," says Daniel Ansari, professor at Western University.
More than 23,000 Canadian 15-year-olds nearing the conclusion of their compulsory education took part in the survey.
Ansari suggests in the investment in math education and the investment in teacher development in Southeast Asian countries is 'very loud'.
In an email, the Ontario Ministry of Education told CTV News the government invested more than $27 billion in the school board – more than $700 million more than last year. The email also suggested they added 2,000 more educators doubling the number of math coaches in classrooms, as well as hiring a math lead in every school board along with the creation and deployment of a math action team to drive change and improve math achievement.
The decline in scores is a trend seen in the majority of other participating countries and economies.
The survey runs every three years to assess knowledge and skills. This time around, it took into account the pandemic which put a wrench in education around the world.
"We are doing really well on creating equitable education system. Unlike many countries, we have a very large portion of students that meet minimum standard," Ansari said.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
![](https://www.ctvnews.ca/polopoly_fs/1.6977430.1721929538!/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_800/image.jpg)
'There's mom and dad's house': New video appears to show destruction of Jasper neighbourhood
Video posted to social media on Thursday morning appears to show the charred remains of a Jasper, Alta., neighbourhood.
LIVE NOW Parks Canada to provide Jasper National Park wildfire update at noon
Officials are waiting to learn Thursday morning the extent of wildfire damage in the Jasper townsite of Jasper National Park, which flames began to eat away at the night before.
Prince William made $42 million from his newly inherited estate last year, reports show
Newly released financial reports show that William, the Prince of Wales, drew a salary of $42.1 million last fiscal year, his first since inheriting the vast and lucrative Duchy of Cornwall.
Jennifer Aniston criticizes JD Vance for 'childless cat ladies' remarks: 'I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children'
Jennifer Aniston is criticizing JD Vance for comments he made in his past about women without children.
WATCH LIVE Alberta premier fights back tears, promises help as Jasper devastated by fire
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith fought back tears Thursday as she sought to console Jasper residents coming to terms with a community devastated by wildfire.
NASA says no return date yet for astronauts and Boeing capsule at space station
Already more than a month late getting back, two NASA astronauts will remain at the International Space Station until engineers finish working on problems plaguing their Boeing capsule, officials said Thursday.
'Skibidi Toilet:' If you don’t know what it is, you will
'Skibidi Toilet' is already an internet sensation and now its about to get even more exposure.
French sprinter will wear a cap during Olympic opening ceremony after hijab dispute is resolved
French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla will be allowed to participate in the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics wearing a cap to cover her hair, an agreement reached with the French Olympic Committee after Sylla said she was barred because of her hijab.
Spicy dispute over the origins of Flamin' Hot Cheetos winds up in court
A former PepsiCo executive is suing the company, saying it destroyed his career after questioning his claim that he invented the popular flavor of Cheetos snacks.