Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Mathematics is often considered the most difficult subject in school and is hated by many students. Some children are even willing to take additional courses or classes outside of school in order to master complex math formulas.
However, the frightening specter of Mathematics does not seem to apply to students in Singapore. This small country is ranked first in mathematics, science and reading in the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2022. PISA or Program for International Student Assessment is an assessment carried out every three years by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD ).
So, what is the secret that makes students in Singapore the best at mathematics in the world?
Singaporean mathematical methods
Experts believe that one of the reasons why Singaporean students are so good at mathematics is because the curriculum there teaches students deep mastery of the subject through carefully calculated foundational learning.
In fact, the Singapore Ministry of Education developed a special method for teaching mathematics throughout the country. Quote VeryWellthis method was first introduced as the Basic Mathematics Series in 1982.
At its core, the Singapore Mathematics Method was developed based on the idea that learning to solve problems and developing mathematical thinking are key factors for success in mathematics. Without a strong basic understanding, students will have no reference in learning increasingly complicated mathematics.
The Singapore Mathematics Method differs from other mathematics curricula in terms of approach. Students are not taught to memorize and explore concepts through questions, but they are taught how to think mathematically so they can rely on theory and build concepts.
This method has proven to be quite effective for learning mathematics and many homeschooling families in America have adopted it.
- Singapore: Score 575
- Macau: Score 552
- Taiwan: Score 547
- Hong Kong: Score 540
- Japan: Score 536
- South Korea: Score 527
- Estonia: Score 510
- Switzerland: Score 508
- Canada: Score 497
- Netherlands: Score 493
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