Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Releases 2025 National Assessment of Academic Ability and Learning Status Results, Including Data on Reading Habits and Household Book Ownership
Tokyo, Japan – August 6, 2025 – The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) today announced the release of the findings from the 2025 National Assessment of Academic Ability and Learning Status. This comprehensive assessment, conducted annually to gauge the academic proficiency of elementary and junior high school students across Japan, this year included a special focus on factors influencing learning, such as students’ reading habits and the availability of books in their homes.
The report, published on the Current Awareness Portal (current.ndl.go.jp) by the National Diet Library on August 6, 2025, at 07:56, highlights MEXT’s ongoing commitment to understanding the multifaceted landscape of education in Japan. Beyond evaluating core academic subjects, the inclusion of questions pertaining to reading time and the quantity of books owned by households signifies a proactive approach to identifying potential correlations between these environmental factors and student learning outcomes.
While the detailed academic results are expected to provide valuable insights into the strengths and areas for improvement in the Japanese education system, the data related to reading and home library resources is particularly noteworthy. Educators and researchers have long emphasized the importance of reading for developing critical thinking skills, expanding vocabulary, and fostering a lifelong love of learning. By collecting information on how much time students dedicate to reading and the accessibility of books in their homes, MEXT aims to better understand the home environment’s contribution to academic success.
The survey is expected to offer valuable data for policymakers, educators, and parents alike. The findings may inform strategies for promoting reading culture within schools and communities, as well as provide insights into how to support students from diverse home environments. Understanding the relationship between home resources and academic achievement can guide efforts to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.
The full results of the 2025 National Assessment of Academic Ability and Learning Status, including the specific data on reading habits and household book ownership, are available through official MEXT channels and the National Diet Library’s Current Awareness Portal. This release marks a significant step in MEXT’s continuous endeavor to refine educational policies and practices based on robust, data-driven evidence.
文部科学省、令和7年度全国学力・学習状況調査の結果を公表：読書時間や家庭の蔵書量等も調査
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