Math Scores Are Up, But Lag Behind Other Nations
A study of 61 countries found some of the largest test-to-test improvements ever in the math skills of American students. Despite those gains, science test scores were flat, and the U.S. lagged behind other nations. Our Reality Check: Are American Parents and Students Ready For More Math and Science? showed parents were complacent about science and math education; most believe classes are fine as they are. Meanwhile kids remain lukewarm about math and science, critical skills for U.S. competitiveness. What does it take to ace the test? Click here to give it a try.
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