PISA 2025 reveals a paradox in Peru: schoolchildren are among the most curious, but learning continues to lag behind.

Data from PISA 2025 has highlighted a significant educational paradox in Peru, where high levels of student curiosity coexist with lagging academic achievement. According to the findings, 81 percent of Peruvian students reported feeling curious about many things, surpassing the OECD average of 73 percent and placing Peru seventh out of 85 evaluated educational systems.

In a related educational context, discussions surrounding modern pedagogical strategies emphasize the transition away from traditional teaching methods. Approaches such as school radio programs and Project-Based Learning are increasingly utilized to bridge the gap between formal school knowledge and the cultural practices of students.