US borrows Singaporean mathemics books for kids study

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The discussion revolves around the quality and rigor of mathematics textbooks used in Singapore compared to those in Japan and Korea, as well as a reference to a CNN article regarding the borrowing of Singaporean mathematics books for children's study. The scope includes educational methods and materials in mathematics.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question the comparison of educational quality between Singapore, Japan, and Korea, seeking clarification on what "better" means.
  • One participant notes that while Singapore's textbooks are adequate for teaching basic mathematical skills, they lack rigor and do not present unified or general concepts effectively.
  • Another participant expresses a preference for Chinese mathematics texts for their rigor, framing it as a personal opinion.
  • A participant requests a link to the CNN article mentioned, indicating difficulty in finding the source online.

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Participants express differing views on the rigor and effectiveness of mathematics textbooks from Singapore compared to those from other countries. No consensus is reached regarding which educational system is superior.

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Participants' opinions are based on personal experiences and perceptions of educational materials, which may vary widely. There is an absence of specific criteria for evaluating "better" in this context.

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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.
 
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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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