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

Canada: PISA: Male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 6 was 4.7% in 2018. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2018)
4.7%
Change on year
up 3.8%
World rank
7th
of 53 countries
All-time high
7.5%
in 2003
All-time low
4.5%
in 2015
Years of data
6
2003–2018

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

024682003201020182003: 7.52006: 5.52009: 5.52012: 5.52015: 4.52018: 4.7

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

Analysis

Canada recorded 4.7% for pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 6 in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.8% on the previous year and down 14.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 6 in Canada peaked at 7.5% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 4.5%, in 2015.

That places Canada 7th out of 53 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 6.2% 5.5% 7.5% 3
2010s 4.9% 4.5% 5.5% 3

Countries ranked near Canada

  1. 4 Japan 5.7% compare
  2. 5 Switzerland 5.5% compare
  3. 6 Netherlands, The 5.3% compare
  4. 8 Estonia 4.6% compare
  5. 9 Poland, Republic of 4.4% compare
  6. 10 Belgium 4.3% compare

See the full ranking of 53 places β†’

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All data for Canada β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 6 in Canada?
Pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 6 in Canada was 4.7% 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 6 recorded in Canada?
The highest recorded value was 7.5% in 2003.
What is the lowest pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 6 recorded in Canada?
The lowest recorded value was 4.5% in 2015.
How does Canada rank for pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 6?
Canada ranks 7th out of 53 countries with data for 2018.
Is pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 6 rising or falling in Canada?
Over the last ten years it is down 14.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Canada 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 6. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
PISA: Male 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
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Percentage of 15-year-old male 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/