PISA Flags Classroom Discipline as Area for Improvement in PH
Results from the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) reveal that Filipino learners report disruptions in Philippine classrooms due to noise and lack of attention, despite high levels of teacher support. The findings highlight the need for improvement in the overall learning environment.
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