Stevenson and Lee's work comparing math achievement in the United States, Japan, and Taiwan has shown that differences in ________ account for the differences in math achievement.

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Stevenson and Lee found that the cultural differences in parental expectations and attitudes towards education were the main factors contributing to the differences in math achievement between the United States, Japan, and Taiwan. They did not find evidence to support the beliefs that IQ, general cognitive ability, or genetic makeup played a significant role in these differences.

Stevenson and Lee's Work Comparing Math Achievement in the United