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Xinchen Wang
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DOI:10.17265/2161-623X/2026.01.005
The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) has become a pivotal global benchmark for evaluating 15-year-olds’ ability to apply academic knowledge to real-life challenges, exerting profound influences on education systems worldwide. This paper focuses on exploring the multi-dimensional impacts of PISA on mathematics learning among Hong Kong secondary school students. It first outlines PISA’s background and Hong Kong’s consistent participation and outstanding performance since 2000. Subsequently, the study analyzes Hong Kong’s core advantages in PISA under globalization, including the balanced professional development of mathematics teachers, curriculum alignment with core literacy, and the strong resilience of the education system. It also identifies critical challenges, such as the simplification of educational assessment and the erosion of the essence of education due to excessive exam-oriented tendencies. Finally, corresponding suggestions are proposed, including establishing a diversified evaluation system, endowing teachers with teaching autonomy, and relieving students’ academic pressure. This research aims to provide insights for optimizing Hong Kong’s mathematics education system and enhancing students’ mathematical competence amid global educational competition.
PISA, Hong Kong secondary school students, mathematics learning, global educational impact, educational assessment
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