“Students performing below Level One usually do not succeed at the most basic levels of science that PISA measures. Such students will face serious difficulties in using sciences to benefit from further education and learning opportunities and to participate in life situations related to science and technology.”
Chainarong Intarameesap, Committee Member of Education Reform in the Second Decade said at the seminar: “When measuring the achievement results of Thailand’s famous schools, the scores are somewhat at the same level of international standards. But when looking at the country’s overall performance, it is flat.
“Thai education is obviously for some, not for all.”
He further said education in Thailand cannot meet expectation levels.
“Education today has not been able to catch up with change and we need to admit it and change education to match with the 21st Century.”
Matthayom Five student Sasikarn Jittawana said: “Quality [education] comes from teaching and learning in classrooms.