Israeli Students Rank 1st in Math Ignorance Index, 2nd in Reading in Economist Survey
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Updated · Haaretz · Jul 4
Israeli Students Rank 1st in Math Ignorance Index, 2nd in Reading in Economist Survey
2 articles · Updated · Haaretz · Jul 4
Summary
The Economist this week placed Israeli university and college students first on its math “ignorance index” and second for reading comprehension in their native language.
The ranking portrays Israeli students as among the weakest performers in the developed world on two core academic skills—numeracy and reading.
The report sharpens concern over higher-education preparedness in Israel by framing the results as an international comparison rather than a local academic debate.