The Smartest Kids in the World
And How They Got That Way
Amanda Ripley
Discover how three American teenagers attending public high schools in Finland, South Korea, and Poland, helped investigative reporter Amanda Ripley understand the secrets behind the educational systems of the world's 'smartest' countries. In The Smartest Kids in the World, Ripley uncovers startling truths about parenting, rigorous teaching, and failing early and often, revealing how attitudes and perseverance can turn kids into top-performers. With investigative work seamlessly weaving narrative and research, this clear and engaging book will spark lively debates about what makes for brighter students.
Publish Date
2013-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
2013-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.07
ISBN
0884897274245
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