PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4 in New Zealand

New Zealand: PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4 was 18.9% in 2018. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2018)
18.9%
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
25th
of 53 countries
All-time high
22.2%
in 2009
All-time low
18.1%
in 2012
Years of data
6
2003–2018

PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4 in New Zealand, 2003–2018

051015202003201020182003: 21.92006: 22.12009: 22.22012: 18.12015: 192018: 18.9

Source: OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).

Analysis

In 2018, pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 in New Zealand stood at 18.9%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.7% on the previous year and down 15.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 in New Zealand peaked at 22.2% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 18.1%, in 2012.

That places New Zealand 25th out of 53 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 22.1% 21.9% 22.2% 3
2010s 18.7% 18.1% 19.0% 3

Countries ranked near New Zealand

  1. 22 Portugal 19.7% compare
  2. 23 Czechia 19.6% compare
  3. 24 Latvia 19.0% compare
  4. 26 Slovakia 18.6% compare
  5. 27 Australia 18.2% compare
  6. 28 Italy 18.1% compare

See the full ranking of 53 places β†’

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All data for New Zealand β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 in New Zealand?
Pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 in New Zealand was 18.9% in 2018, according to OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
What is the highest pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 recorded in New Zealand?
The highest recorded value was 22.2% in 2009.
What is the lowest pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 recorded in New Zealand?
The lowest recorded value was 18.1% in 2012.
How does New Zealand rank for pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4?
New Zealand ranks 25th out of 53 countries with data for 2018.
Is pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 rising or falling in New Zealand?
Over the last ten years it is down 15.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this New Zealand data come from?
The figures come from OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), published as part of PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4
Source
OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
53 places, 303 data points, 2003–2018
Last refreshed

Percentage of 15-year-old students scoring higher than 545 but lower than or equal to 607 on the PISA mathematics scale. At Level 4, students can work effectively with explicit models for complex concrete situations that may involve constraints or call for making assumptions. They can select and integrate different representations, including symbolic, linking them directly to aspects of real-world situations. Students at this level can utilize their limited range of skills and can reason with some insight, in straightforward contexts. They can construct and communicate explanations and arguments based on their interpretations, arguments, and actions. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to PISA reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/