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

Ireland: PISA: Male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4 was 21.1% in 2018. ▬ Flat

Latest (2018)
21.1%
Change on year
down 7.3%
World rank
15th
of 53 countries
All-time high
22.8%
in 2015
All-time low
21.0%
in 2003
Years of data
6
2003–2018

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

05101520252003201020182003: 212006: 21.92009: 21.12012: 21.52015: 22.82018: 21.1

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 in Ireland is 21.1%, measured in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.3% on the previous year and up 0.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 in Ireland peaked at 22.8% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 21.0%, in 2003.

Ireland ranks 15th of 53 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 21.3% 21.0% 21.9% 3
2010s 21.8% 21.1% 22.8% 3

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 12 Canada 21.8% compare
  2. 13 Finland 21.3% compare
  3. 14 United Kingdom 21.3% compare
  4. 16 Germany 21.1% compare
  5. 17 France 21.0% compare
  6. 18 Austria 21.0% compare

See the full ranking of 53 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 in Ireland?
Pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 in Ireland was 21.1% in 2018, according to OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
What is the highest pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 22.8% in 2015.
What is the lowest pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 21.0% in 2003.
How does Ireland rank for pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4?
Ireland ranks 15th out of 53 countries with data for 2018.
Is pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Ireland data come from?
The figures come from OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), published as part of PISA: Male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
PISA: Male 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 male 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/