August 2026: Gendered Learning Motivation in Global Perspective: Findings Based on LaNA, PIRLS, and TIMSS

Using data from the LaNA 2023 Linking Study, PIRLS 2021, and TIMSS 2023, this brief looks at enjoyment and perceived competence in reading and mathematics across LaNA countries, as well as lower-middle-income and high-income countries participating in PIRLS and TIMSS. The results highlight the need for education systems to monitor motivational indicators alongside test scores to better support learning and gender equality.