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Uruguay’s PISA Scores (Science)

#12 of 70 in the PISA Scores progress rankings

OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) Science metric measures the capacity of 15-year-old students to apply scientific principles in practical contexts. It evaluates understanding, investigative aptitude, and reasoning skills, providing insight into the effectiveness of science education (higher is better).

Latest (2022)
435 points
Year-over-year
+9 points
Change since start (2006→2022)
+7 points

Key insights

  • From 2006 to 2022, PISA Scores (Science) changed by +7 points.
  • Most recent year-over-year change (2018→2022): +9 points.
  • Lowest level: 416 points in 2012.
  • Highest level: 435 points in 2015.

PISA Scores Chart (2006–2022)

*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries

PISA Scores Table (2006–2022)

PISA Scores (Science) — Uruguay
Year PISA Scores (Science)
2006 428 points
2009 427 points
2012 416 points
2015 435 points
2018 426 points
2022 435 points

Source: OECD

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