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This website was made for students, teachers and readers of Amanda Ripley's book The Smartest Kids in the World: And How They Got That Way . On this website I have included a summary of the book, classroom activities, an about Amanda Ripley page, and more! Enjoy!
“I’d been looking around the world for clues as to what other countries were doing right, but the important distinctions were not about spending or local control or curriculum; none of that mattered very much. Policies mostly worked in the margins. The fundamental difference was a psychological one. The education superpowers believed in rigor. People in these countries agreed on the purpose of school: School existed to help students master complex academic material. Other things mattered, too, but nothing mattered as much.”
― Amanda Ripley, The Smartest Kids in the World: And How They Got That Way
About the Book:
In Amanda Ripley's bestseller book The Smartest Kids in the World: And How They Got That Way she follows students to Poland, Finland, and South Korea to give herself a sneak peek on how each country runs their own education system. Why Poland? In the last few years Poland has undergone changes that have greatly improved the education system in this poverty stricken country. Why Finland? Finland is one if the highest scoring and highest performing countries when it comes to academics. Why South Korea? South Korea has a different way with going about education, with still receiving noticeable markings. To find out why each country is performing so well, follow Amanda Ripley on her journey by reading the book for yourself!
This website was made for students, teachers and readers of Amanda Ripley's book The Smartest Kids in the World: And How They Got That Way . On this website I have included a summary of the book, classroom activities, an about Amanda Ripley page, and more! Enjoy!
“I’d been looking around the world for clues as to what other countries were doing right, but the important distinctions were not about spending or local control or curriculum; none of that mattered very much. Policies mostly worked in the margins. The fundamental difference was a psychological one. The education superpowers believed in rigor. People in these countries agreed on the purpose of school: School existed to help students master complex academic material. Other things mattered, too, but nothing mattered as much.”
― Amanda Ripley, The Smartest Kids in the World: And How They Got That Way
About the Book:
In Amanda Ripley's bestseller book The Smartest Kids in the World: And How They Got That Way she follows students to Poland, Finland, and South Korea to give herself a sneak peek on how each country runs their own education system. Why Poland? In the last few years Poland has undergone changes that have greatly improved the education system in this poverty stricken country. Why Finland? Finland is one if the highest scoring and highest performing countries when it comes to academics. Why South Korea? South Korea has a different way with going about education, with still receiving noticeable markings. To find out why each country is performing so well, follow Amanda Ripley on her journey by reading the book for yourself!
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