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NI pupils' scores in reading and maths fall over last decade

NI pupils' scores in reading and maths fall over last decade
BBC Northern Ireland Tuesday 08 September 2026, 11:12 UTC 1 min read
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The Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) tests are seen as a significant benchmark in how education systems are performing.

The Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) tests are seen as a significant benchmark in how education systems are performing.
The Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa (ORG)
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