Are We Dumb?
The leaders of tomorrow scored just over 98 on their IQ exams, two points below international average. What is to become of Thailand’s future?
12 years ago
Did you hear? The next generation is dumb, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Education. 50% of kids aged 9-15 have below average IQs—but isn’t that the definition of an average? Experts are worried nonetheless, and they’re blaming everything from iodine deficiency to rural teachers. Will free tablet computers save us all? Is iodine the cure-all? And are we really that stupid? To find out, BK speaks to a pediatrician, a businessman in the field of IT and an official from the Ministry of Education.
RURAL SCHOOLS: Interview with Ministry of Education.
DIGITAL LEARNING: ITWorks tech expert on new education.
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