Whenever Filipino students face global learning assessments, special interventions are reportedly implemented to boost exam performance. This approach has drawn criticism for potentially not reflecting true educational quality. A report highlights flaws in the Philippines' preparation for the 2025 PISA.
The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is a global educational evaluation for 15-year-old students, focusing on mathematics, science, and reading comprehension. It is organized by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). In the Philippines, special interventions are implemented during such assessments to improve results, described as 'performative' or superficial enhancements.
For the 2025 PISA cycle, the Department of Education included 7,500 to 8,000 Grade 10 students. They were prepared through these special interventions to enhance performance. However, this method is criticized for potentially failing to provide an honest reflection of students' everyday learning abilities.
According to Rappler reporter Bonz Magsambol, this preparation is flawed due to its performative nature. The article questions, “Tama ba ito?” (Is this right?), doubting the authenticity of the outcomes. No further details on specific interventions are given, but it emphasizes the need for honest participation in international assessments to accurately gauge the state of education in the country.