Rigorous education standards, established in part by Michigan State University (MSU) scholars, have substantially increased Minnesota’s fourth grade math scores.
According to excerpts from the article:
While the United States saw a small increase in fourth-grade math scores from 1995 to 2007— remaining in the middle of the pack among the 16 countries that participated both years—Minnesota performed far better and now ranks fifth in the world, according to the 2007 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study, which was released today.
William Schmidt, MSU Distinguished Professor of education and statistics, said Minnesota’s approach to success could be replicated by many other states attempting to boost math achievement. An architect of the TIMSS study, Schmidt worked closely with Minnesota education officials.
“Minnesota is now among the elite performers in the world,” he said. “It’s a story of, ‘Yes you can do it in the United States if you work at it.’”
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