Parental engagement boosts student PISA math scores by up to 52 points

Active parental involvement in schooling correlates directly with stronger student performance in mathematics, according to findings presented by Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev during the release of the PISA 2025 results.

The international assessment revealed that students whose parents discuss their academic progress at least once a week averaged 449 points in mathematics, compared to 397 points for peers in households where such dialogue never occurs—a 52-point disparity. Inquiring weekly about what a child learned yielded an average of 451 points versus 409 points for disengaged families (a 42-point gap). Similarly, regular check-ins regarding daily activities resulted in an average score of 451 points compared to 413 points for students lacking such interaction (a 38-point difference).

Across Azerbaijan, PISA metrics indicate that 63% of parents ask their children about their daily activities at least weekly. Additionally, 56% actively track curriculum learning and 55% routinely discuss academic performance.

Gulnar Nazimgizi