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Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study* Mathematics Test Results for Industrialized Nations 4

Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study* Mathematics Test Results for Industrialized Nations 4 th Grade Singapore 594 Hong Kong Japan 565 Taiwan Belgium 551 Netherlands England 531 Average of 40 Industrialized Nations United States 518 Italy Australia 499 New Zealand Scotland 490 Norway 575 564 540 529 503 493 451 I *2003

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MENTORING MAKES A DIFFERENCE

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70% of 8 th graders are not proficient in math Input photo of SSR

70% of 8 th graders are not proficient in math Input photo of SSR Ad HELP CHANGE THAT STATISTIC!

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