Source: http://www.smh.com.au/data-point/maths-tutoring-adds-up-for-students-oecd-study-20131206-2ywop.html
Many of the world’s most mathematically gifted teenagers come from countries with the most lucrative tutoring industries.
Figures released this week show tutoring in Asia’s powerhouses is widespread, with participation rates more than double those in Australia, though the extent to which their success is a result of a punishing study schedule is unclear.
In test results released by the OECD, 15-year-olds from Shanghai topped the mathematics rankings, performing at a level equivalent to three years ahead of students in Australia.
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