[ModelBreaker]

Comparing 300 million Americans to 40 million Belgians is stupid. We have a larger sample OBVIOUSLY we will score worse.

You're joking, right?

[GeorgefromGeorgia]

Belgium does not have 40 million people.

[The Toll]

Years ago I watched a show that compared how the Japanese were teaching first year algebra as apposed to America. Their way was so much better that it made me furious. For example the text book they used was 1/4 of the size of the American one and the students didn't get intimidated. They stuck to the basics and left all of the exceptions to the rules for more advanced classes later. They also had a system that rewarded class participation and competition among students. They moved to word problems as soon as the basics were mastered, which helped teach the students the purpose of learning the material. It was inspiring and depressing at the same time.