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Korean students outperform in math, science, fall behind in interest: report
April 13, 2017
South Korean students outperformed on mathematics and science tests conducted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in recent years, but still lack interest in the subjects due to the cramming method of teaching, a report said Thursday.South Korean students came in fifth on the science test in the Program for International Student Assessment 2015, following Japan, Estonia, Finland and Canada, according to the report released by the Korea Economic Research Institute.(Yonhap