3. Which country has the best schools?

1. What is the main topic of the discussion?

• The history of education
• The best universities in the world
• The most successful students
• How students study effectively

2. What does the Pisa ranking measure?

• University rankings
• Mathematics, science, and reading skills
• Only mathematics
• All subjects taught in schools

3. Why were Pisa tests considered contentious initially?

• Because they were expensive
• Because people argued that comparing different countries was unfair
• Because they were only used in Europe
• Because the results were never made public

4. Which country ranked first in reading in the 2022 Pisa rankings?

• The USA
• Singapore
• China
• Finland

5. What does 'outpaced' mean in the discussion?

• To perform slower than others
• To move faster than others
• To slow down
• To stay at the same level

6. Why are smaller nations performing better in Pisa rankings?

• They invest more money in education
• They ensure all students reach a minimum standard
• They have the best teachers
• They use different teaching methods

7. What is meant by a 'knowledge economy'?

• A country with high economic power
• An economy based on highly educated workers
• An economy with many factories
• A country that exports more products

8. What is the key reason Estonia performs well in Pisa rankings?

• They focus only on the best students
• They do not segregate students
• They only focus on science subjects
• They use the latest technology in education

9. What does 'regardless' mean in the discussion?

• It means something depends on another factor
• It means something happens regardless of another factor
• It means something is unimportant
• It means something is necessary

10. What does 'segregate' mean in the discussion?

• To bring people together
• To separate groups of people
• To educate people equally
• To mix different groups