Which country's students rank first in the world in math scores?

This Southeast Asian nation not only excels in mathematics but also surpasses the global average by many years.

1. Which country's students rank first in the world in math scores?

• Korea
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• China
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• Japan
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• Singapore
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According to the PISA 2022 results published by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Singapore scored the highest in Mathematics in the world with 575 points, ranking first among 81 participating countries and territories. This score is 103 points higher than the OECD average. The OECD considers this difference of over 100 points equivalent to 3-5 years of schooling, reflecting the superior academic ability of Singaporean students compared to their international peers.

2. What factors are important in helping students in this country achieve impressive math scores?

• Increase the time spent on extracurricular tutoring.
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• Reduce the volume and increase the depth of teaching.
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• Focus on practicing with sample test papers.
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• Using many technological devices in learning
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Andreas Schleicher, Director of Education at the OECD, believes that streamlining the curriculum while deepening the understanding of the subject matter has contributed to Singaporean students developing sustainable mathematical thinking and achieving impressive math scores.

PISA assesses the ability to apply knowledge to practical situations. According to the Singapore Ministry of Education, the results of this assessment show that Singaporean students are not only strong in theory but also possess good computational thinking skills when solving complex problems, essential skills to adapt to digitalization and the emergence of new professions.

3. At what age does PISA assess the learning abilities of students?

• 10 years old
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• 12 years old
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• 15 years old
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• 18 years old
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PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) is a program that assesses 15-year-old students, conducted every three years since 2000, to measure their ability to apply knowledge to practical situations.

4. In the top 10 countries and territories with the highest math scores in PISA 2022, how many positions does Asia occupy?

• 4
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• 5
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• 6
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• 7
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Asian students occupy 6 out of the top 10 positions in Math scores, and also hold many high rankings in Reading Comprehension and Science, demonstrating the region's outstanding advantage in education.

5. What rank do Vietnamese students hold in terms of math scores?

• 15
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• 21
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• 31
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• 40
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In the 2022 PISA assessment, Vietnamese students scored 469 points in Mathematics, ranking 31st out of 81 countries and territories in this subject. Compared to the 2018 assessment, the average Mathematics score of Vietnamese students decreased by 27 points.

6. In the ASEAN region, which country has the lowest math score?

• Brunei
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• Thailand
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• Indonesia
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• Cambodia
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According to PISA 2022, Cambodia ranked last (81/81) in Mathematics. Within the ASEAN region, Singapore led the world, while the remaining participating countries ranked from average to low: Vietnam ranked 31st; Brunei and Malaysia both ranked 40th; Thailand ranked 58th; Indonesia 69th; and the Philippines 75th.

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