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Singaporean Math Books Make Learning Easier

NPR
Published June 7, 2000 at 10:00 PM MDT

NPR's Cheryl Corley reports on how many U.S. math teachers are turning to Singaporean textbooks. Unlike most American math texts, the books from Singapore use the metric system, plenty of sample problems, and step-by-step instructions. Teachers say the books help students grasp mathematical concepts better and faster.

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