PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 6 in New Zealand

New Zealand: PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 6 was 2.7% in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)
2.7%
Change on year
down 2.9%
World rank
15th
of 53 countries
All-time high
6.6%
in 2003
All-time low
2.7%
in 2018
Years of data
6
2003–2018

PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 6 in New Zealand, 2003–2018

02462003201020182003: 6.62006: 5.72009: 5.32012: 4.52015: 2.82018: 2.7

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 6 in New Zealand is 2.7%, measured in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.

The figure is down 2.9% on the previous year and down 48.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 6 in New Zealand peaked at 6.6% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 2.7%, in 2018.

That places New Zealand 15th out of 53 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 5.8% 5.3% 6.6% 3
2010s 3.3% 2.7% 4.5% 3

Countries ranked near New Zealand

  1. 12 United Kingdom 3.1% compare
  2. 13 Slovenia 3.1% compare
  3. 14 Germany 2.8% compare
  4. 16 Sweden 2.6% compare
  5. 17 Austria 2.5% compare
  6. 18 Portugal 2.5% compare

See the full ranking of 53 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 6 in New Zealand?
Pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 6 in New Zealand was 2.7% in 2018, according to OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
What is the highest pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 6 recorded in New Zealand?
The highest recorded value was 6.6% in 2003.
What is the lowest pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 6 recorded in New Zealand?
The lowest recorded value was 2.7% in 2018.
How does New Zealand rank for pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 6?
New Zealand ranks 15th out of 53 countries with data for 2018.
Is pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 6 rising or falling in New Zealand?
Over the last ten years it is down 48.6%. 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 6. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 6
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 669 on the PISA mathematics scale. At Level 6, students can conceptualize, generalize and utilize information based on their investigations and modeling of complex problem situations, and can use their knowledge in relatively non-standard contexts. They can link different information sources and representations and flexibly translate among them. Students at this level are capable of advanced mathematical thinking and reasoning. These students can apply this insight and understanding, along with a mastery of symbolic and formal mathematical operations and relationships, to develop new approaches and strategies for attacking novel situations. Students at this level can reflect on their actions, and can formulate and precisely communicate their actions and reflections regarding their findings, interpretations, arguments, and the appropriateness of these to the original situation. 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/