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There are no major overall differences in the performance of public and private school students in PISA, but these worsen when looking only at students in scientific-humanistic courses.
National exam results for the ninth grade show a decline in performance compared to last year, with a majority of students failing the mathematics exam. Data from the National Examination Jury (Júri Nacional de Exames or JNE) indicates that the national average for mathematics dropped to 49 points out of 100.
The National Examination Jury (Júri Nacional de Exames or JNE) is the public body responsible for organizing, managing, and overseeing national exams in Portugal. It ensures the integrity of the testing process, including the distribution of exam papers to teachers for grading and the final certification of student results.
According to data from the Ministry of Education analyzed based on criteria from the Lusa agency, grades in final Portuguese and Mathematics exams worsened in the 2024/2025 school year. The best results are found in large coastal cities.
Following an annual ritual with some delay, this Friday, October 30, marks the release of rankings based on student performance in Basic Education final exams and Secondary Education national exams. The author argues that while public access to this data is essential for improving the education system, there remains a significant information asymmetry, particularly regarding private schools withholding socio-economic data. The piece criticizes the political establishment for treating the publication of these results as a burden rather than a tool for policy improvement, noting the lack of serious analysis to address growing inequalities and the disparity between internal school assessments and external examination results.
On October 30th, government officials and representatives from financial supervisory entities will visit primary and secondary schools to give classes on saving and money management. The initiative is promoted by the Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation (MECI), in partnership with the Bank of Portugal, the CMVM (Securities Market Commission), and others.
Students demand the valuing of artistic education and free materials.
The entrance was blocked by students, who are protesting against several issues such as poor facility conditions and the valuation of artistic education.
A student suspended for private conversations won the case against the school in Braga. Meanwhile, in Milan, the Mona Lisa appears topless with scars to raise awareness for breast cancer.
Assessment is necessary. Doing something with that assessment is the responsibility that remains to be fulfilled.
Students from Liceu Camões and the António Arroio Artistic School in Lisbon blocked access to their schools this Friday, October 23.
There is a question that I often struggle with as an educator: should a truly inclusive school accept all students who wish to be part of its community? I wish the answer were simple. But experience has taught me that inclusion is not measured only by opening doors. It is also measured by the ability to ensure that, ...
Following a camp-in, students organised by the movements Fim ao Fóssil and Chumbado.pt blocked access to the schools. Housing, war, the climate crisis, and education are among their main concerns.
The António Arroio Artistic School and the Camões Secondary School in Lisbon have had their entrances blocked this morning. The protest, organised by the movements Chumbado.PT and Students for the End of Fossil Fuels, highlights issues regarding housing and the climate, drawing inspiration from student protests abroad and encampments in Portugal.
Dozens of students gathered outside the Liceu Camões in Lisbon and locked the gates with chains this Friday.
Schoolchildren in the 4th and 6th years (mainly from ages 9-11) “have a lot of difficulty in understanding and producing texts in Portuguese, and also in reasoning and the resolution The post “Horrible results” in Portuguese tests for 9-11-year-olds appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The tests carried out this year show improvements in Mathematics averages and in written production in the 4th and 6th grades. In Portuguese as a Non-Native Language, the writing score rose by more than 12 percentage points.
The accumulated evidence is unequivocal: explicit instruction, well-structured content, systematic practice, feedback, and rigorous assessment are essential for learning. Opinion piece by Isabel Hormigo.
There were “slight improvements” in Mathematics and writing in the 4th and 6th grades compared to last year, says the Institute for Education, Quality and Assessment. The national report will be published in November.
The 2026 Learning Monitoring Assessment (ModA) results show negative averages in written Portuguese production for the 6th grade, scoring 47.9 out of 100 points, while 4th graders averaged 50 points. Despite this, progress was noted compared to 2025, with scores rising in both 4th and 6th grades. Mathematics results also showed slight improvements in both years. The data, published by the EduQA Institute, also indicates growth in Portuguese as a Non-Native Language (PLNM) scores. A total of 514,402 tests were administered across the country, with high participation rates despite industrial action, aiming to track student progress in basic education.
The majority of the victims were between 11 and 14 years old.
The record was made by the GNR and this year alone 72 are associated with bullying practices.
In Oeiras schools, students are more attentive and participative. However, opinions are divided: while the younger ones prefer leaving their phones at home, the older students would like to use them again, at least during breaks
On the day dedicated to raising awareness against aggressive, intentional, and repeated behaviour, the Bullying.pt project, created in 2022 by psychologist Luís Fernandes, promotes awareness campaigns from preschool to higher education, as well as training for school professionals.
Setúbal (10), Porto (nine), Castelo Branco and Lisbon (both with eight), and Santarém (seven) were the districts with the highest number of cases.
According to the union, the strike targets non-teaching staff, such as operational assistants, technical assistants, and specialized and higher-level technicians.
Full literacy for all children by the end of the 4th grade must be a national priority, embraced by everyone: the government, schools, teachers, and families.
Play and playtime are essential factors defining the quality of a school, being indispensable elements of learning both at recess and in the classroom.
The principle of secularism is not meant to exclude, but rather to welcome all citizens, regardless of their religion
Following a complaint and an urgent request submitted by SOS Amianto, the ACT carried out an inspection of the asbestos removal works at the Cascais Secondary School.
More professionals and a greater investment in training are needed. This is the portrait of special education at the Águas Santas School Group, in Maia.
The Minister of Education, Science and Innovation stated today that new guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools will not be binding, favoring a pedagogical approach that allows for keeping up with the rapid evolution of technology.
