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Asian and American Schools Again. Research.

Authors :
Bracey, Gerald W.
Source :
Phi Delta Kappan. May 1996 77(9):641-641.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Jinfa Cai's study comparing Chinese and American sixth-grade students' mathematics performance found that American students did better on simple and complex problems than on computation. One reason might be Asian countries' stress on rote learning. Paul George's 1995 monograph "Japanese Schools: A Closer Look" found instruction uninspiring and driven by college entrance exams. (MLH)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0031-7217
Volume :
77
Issue :
9
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Phi Delta Kappan
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
EJ524367
Document Type :
Reports - Evaluative<br />Journal Articles