You Are Having a Discussion with a Friend About the Differences

question 84

Essay

You are having a discussion with a friend about the differences in math achievement in children in the United States and children in Asian countries. During your discussion, your friend states, "It must be genetic. Or maybe Asian kids are just smarter than American kids." What can you tell your friend about the reasons for cultural differences in math achievement that refute his statement?

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