PIAAC
Portugal’s PIAAC results: Low skill scores – why political commitment to adult education is key
A PIAAC study on adult skills reveals a worrying picture in Portugal, says sociologist João Queirós from the Polytechnic University of Porto. He also has a set of practical proposals to improve the situation. Will the government take the lead?
Alex Stevenson on England’s PIAAC results: Low-skilled adults are falling behind
A closer look at the 2023 PIAAC results on adult skills in England shows that the progress since 2013 has largely been among so-called high achievers. Low-skilled adults are being left behind, warns Alex Stevenson of the Learning and Work Institute.
Transforming PIAAC results into action: On what to focus
The 2023 Survey of Adult Skills, the OECD’s International Assessment of Adult Competencies on literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills, paints a polarised picture between high- and low-performing countries. Data reveals a pressing need for policymakers to focus on lifelong and life-wide learning to ensure that education is more adaptive to evolving demands.
