Ministrul Educației explică rezultatele PISA: „Nu știm încă să aplicăm cunoștințele în viața reală”

The poor performance of Romanian students in PISA tests has reignited discussions about the quality of education in Romania. Education Minister Mihai Dimian explained that results should be viewed in the context of students' years in school and the impact of the pandemic. He noted that the PISA tests, conducted in spring 2025, reflect a long-term educational experience rather than just recent preparation. Dimian highlighted that Romania is part of a global trend of declining educational performance and emphasized the need for investments in school infrastructure and teacher training. He also pointed out the differences between national paper-based assessments and PISA's digital format, suggesting that adapting to digital testing could improve students' real-world problem-solving skills. The results underscore a significant issue in Romanian education: the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.