http://www.cnn.com/2005/EDUCATION/09/13/education.compared.ap/index.html

"They show that compared with their peers in Europe, Asia and elsewhere, 15-year-olds in the United States are below average in applying math skills to real-life tasks.
Top performers included Finland, Korea, the Netherlands, Japan, Canada and Belgium."

US offers the best in University education with good funding for deserving candidates. They also scout for and encourage talent.

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Keyword is Math Skills

Erroneous conclusion based on assumption that Education is only comprised of Math Skills.

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Orginally posted by desi in ottawa

http://www.cnn.com/2005/EDUCATION/09/13/education.compared.ap/index.html

"They show that compared with their peers in Europe, Asia and elsewhere, 15-year-olds in the United States are below average in applying math skills to real-life tasks.
Top performers included Finland, Korea, the Netherlands, Japan, Canada and Belgium."

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