On standardized tests of math and science, the very best American students tend to score at the level of an average student from Asian countries like Korea.

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This statement is true based on various international assessments such as the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) and the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). These assessments consistently show East Asian countries, such as Korea, performing at the top while the United States lags behind.

On Standardized Tests of Math and Science, the Very Best