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07.01.26 - 17:30
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Dumbocracy? US Falls Below The OECD Average At Math (ZeroHedge)
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Dumbocracy? US Falls Below The OECD Average At Math
Math skills are a foundational input into modern economies. They support innovation, productivity, and long-term competitiveness. As technology and data-driven work become more central, countries with stronger math outcomes often gain an edge.
This infographic, via Visual Capitalist's Bruno Venditti, ranks countries by their average math scores among 15–16 year-olds.
The data for this visualization comes from the OECD's PISA 2022 assessment. PISA measures how well students can apply math knowledge to practical problems, offering a global comparison of education systems.
Scores typically range from below 400 to above 600. Top performers in this dataset score well above the OECD average of 472.
East Asia Sets the Global Benchmark
Singapore ranks first with an average math score of 575.
Macau (SAR), Taiwan, Hong Kong (SAR), Japan, and South Korea also appear near the top of the ranking. These economies have consistently prioritized math edu...
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