International studies highlight low teacher morale in UK

This month saw the publication of two major comparability studies that together give a snapshot of primary and secondary education in science, mathematics and literacy around the world: the 2015 TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) and the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).

The reports compared math and science performance around the world. The results of these were mixed, whilst pupil enjoyment of science and maths was high, the reports held some worrying data about teacher recruitment in England compared to that in other countries. They also highlighted some declines in math and science scores in Scotland and Wales.

Kathryn Roberts investigates.