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Increased Digital Device Use Linked to Lower Math Scores in Students, Research Finds

Increased Digital Device Use Linked to Lower Math Scores in Students, Research Finds

SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — The results of a new study demonstrate a clear correlation between increased use of digital devices and lower math scores in students. The more dependent students are on digital devices, including leaving notifications on their mobile phones, the more their math scores decline. According to the ‘2023 Digital Education White [...]

S. Korea’s Mathematics Education Faces Criticism for ‘Encouraging Dropouts’

S. Korea’s Mathematics Education Faces Criticism for ‘Encouraging Dropouts’

SEOUL, July 8 (Korea Bizwire) — With Princeton University professor June Huh becoming the first-ever scholar of Korean descent to win the prestigious Fields Medal, education experts in South Korea are pointing out the need to reflect on the country’s current mathematics education system. The Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation reported that among students [...]

Elementary Schools to Introduce AI-based Mathematics Curriculum Next Year

Elementary Schools to Introduce AI-based Mathematics Curriculum Next Year

SEJONG, Jul. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Students in designated elementary schools will learn mathematics using artificial intelligence (AI) based content starting next year. The Ministry of Education, jointly with the Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science & Creativity, has begun developing AI-based content for mathematics for elementary schools. Instead of solving questions, the content [...]

Gender Gap in Mathematics Performance Caused by Societal Factors

Gender Gap in Mathematics Performance Caused by Societal Factors

SEOUL, Jun. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Throughout elementary, middle, and high school, male students have better grades in mathematics than females. Taking out the environmental factor, however, gender differences disappear, according to a recent study. Lim Seul-ki, a PhD candidate at Sogang University and Asst. Prof. Lee Soo-hyung argued in a recent paper that South [...]

Samsung Group Heads Take Lecture on Mathematics

Samsung Group Heads Take Lecture on Mathematics

SEOUL, March 28 (Korea Bizwire) – On March 23, Samsung Group executives took part in a lecture given by a renowned mathematician. Park Hyung-ju, a professor at Aju University and head of the National Institute of Mathematical Sciences, was invited to Samsung’s headquarters in Seocho to present a lecture on the history and importance of mathematics. Professor [...]