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Japanese students scored relatively high on global achievement tests in mathematics and science, the results of a 2007 survey showed, prompting the education ministry to proclaim an end to the recent slide in scholastic abilities. Eighth-graders ranked third in science among the 48 countries and regions. (Kyodo News)
07年に実施された学力の国際調査の結果が公表され、日本は中2理科の平均点が前回の調査を上回るなど、理数の学力低下に歯止めがかかったとみられる兆候が表れた。
Shukan ST: Dec. 19, 2008
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