Singapore tops in Maths and Science in global test

Primary 4 pupils and Secondary 2 students in the republic are the world’s best in both subjects, says the global benchmarking study. – ST/ANN

SINGAPORE students are the world's best in Mathematics and Science, according to a global benchmarking study.

Primary 4 pupils and Secondary 2 students here topped both subjects in the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), a widely recognised achievement test by policy-makers and educators worldwide.