US HS students lose ground in math and reading, continuing yearslong decline
21 hours ago
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- US high school students' math and reading scores continue to decline, reaching their lowest levels in over 20 years.
- Eighth-grade students also show significant drops in science skills.
- The decline is part of a long-term trend, not solely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Potential factors include increased screen time, shorter attention spans, and less engagement with long-form reading.
- Fewer students are achieving 'basic' proficiency in math and reading, with widening achievement gaps.
- The gender gap in STEM subjects has re-emerged, with girls experiencing steeper declines post-pandemic.
- Inquiry-based learning activities in classrooms have decreased, impacting science education.
- Education officials emphasize the need for concerted action to address these declines.