Deutsche Welle Science Unscripted

Why are kids getting worse at math?

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Across the globe, 15-year-olds are doing worse on standardized tests than five years ago. And it may have nothing to do with the pandemic lockdowns.
8 Dec 2023 English Germany Science · Technology

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