PISA Argumentative Essay

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It is an apparent issue that other countries, other than the United States, tend to score immensely higher when it comes to standardized testing. Based on the tactics teachers use in the classroom and out, shapes whether the student is willing to learn or not. Finland is noted to be one of the countries that supports their students efforts to learn in a unique way. Should The United States be doing the same? Yes, due to the extreme success of Finlands PISA scores, it is accurate to conclude that The United States should be more open to change in its education system.
Providing a healthy education is necessary, it reduces the pressures that every American student faces. Being able to come to school and enter a stress free environment is a must

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