National News

Math, science slump appears over

Japanese students scored relatively high on global achievement tests in mathematics and science, the results of a 2007 survey showed, prompting the education ministry to proclaim an end to the recent slide in scholastic abilities. Eighth-graders ranked third in science among the 48 countries and regions. (Kyodo News)

Shukan ST: Dec. 19, 2008

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