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Which country has the smartest math students?

Published in Math Education Rankings 1 min read

Based on the most recent data from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), Singapore has the highest-performing students in mathematics.

Detailed Analysis of Math Performance by Country

According to PISA, Singapore's students achieved a mean score of 564 in mathematics. This is considerably higher than the OECD average, exceeding it by over 70 points.

Top Performers in Mathematics (PISA Data)

While Singapore leads, other countries and economies also demonstrate strong performance in mathematics:

  • Singapore: Mean score of 564
  • Hong Kong (China): Performs below Singapore but above all OECD countries.
  • Macao (China): Performs below Singapore but above all OECD countries.
  • Chinese Taipei: Performs below Singapore but above all OECD countries.

Summary Table of Top Performing Countries/Economies in Mathematics

Rank Country/Economy Mean Score
1 Singapore 564
2 Hong Kong (China) N/A
3 Macao (China) N/A
4 Chinese Taipei N/A

Note: Specific mean scores for Hong Kong, Macao, and Chinese Taipei were not provided in the reference.

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