US borrows Singaporean mathemics books for kids study

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The discussion revolves around comparing educational systems in Singapore, Japan, and Korea, particularly in terms of textbook quality and rigor. Singapore's textbooks are noted for being adequate in teaching basic mathematical skills but lack depth and rigorous concepts. In contrast, Chinese textbooks are preferred for their more rigorous content. The conversation also touches on a humorous news article about elephants being scared of ants, with a request for a link to the CNN article mentioned, as it appears to be difficult to find credible sources online.
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That I read on CNN
It's weird to see that though

Between Singapore and Japan or Korea which one is better, I mean also the common sense ?
 
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It depends on what you mean by "better". Here in Singapore the textbooks are fine. But it is not rigorous. All they do is giving bunches of examples and exercises, with no unify or general concepts properly written. But it suffices to teach students to have basic mathematical skills. If you are looking for more rigorous material, I prefer China's texts. But it is just my personal opinion.
 
I too find it fun to read the news, elephants being scared of ants attacks :ROFL: :-p
 
Quittor said:
That I read on CNN
It's weird to see that though

Between Singapore and Japan or Korea which one is better, I mean also the common sense ?
Please post a link to the CNN article. The only mention of this on the internet seems to be spam, verbatim, of what you posted.
 
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