Over 90% of Pakistani students have weak understanding of math & science: Report

More than 90 percent of primary and lower secondary Pakistani students have only a weak or basic understanding of Maths and Science, according to a report published in IANS news agency. It is basic as compared to understanding of subjects as required to learn. It has been concluded as per a nationwide study conducted by faculty at Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development. All tests were aligned with Pakistan's curriculum and have been validated for use in Pakistan by previous studies.

• average score in mamatics was 27 out of 100
• average score in science was 34 out of 100
• To be noted that only one percent of students managed to score over 80 marks in eir subject, reby demonstrating what researchers called "excellent understanding"

IANS tweeted, "More than 90% of primary and lower-secondary students in #Pakistan have only a weak or basic understanding of maths & science y are required to learn, according to a nationwide study conducted by faculty at Aga Khan Universitys Institute for Educational Development."

Pakistan students weak in math, girls outperform boys in science

It was noticed that girls slightly outperformed boys in science. Girls and boys tied in mamatics. average score in private schools was higher than in public schools, but did not exceed 40 in eir subject. average score in Punjab province was highest among country's regions, but did not exceed 40 in eir subject. In total, 78 public schools and 75 private schools participated in study. Eighty percent of students were children of parents with a high school certificate or less.