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These single-subject tests don't matter. I'm tired of hearing about them. IF any of these tests actually matters, it is the ones that test problem solving, not specific subjects.

Like this one https://hechingerreport.org/us-students-rank-better-internat...

Where the US is essentially outperformed by some of Western Europe (but only barely), plus Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, and China.

The US also outperforms some of Western Europe, including Norway, Ireland, Denmark, and Sweden.

Math isn't a thing 99% of people need to do well to succeed in life. Problem solving is.




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