Girl's math passion breaks traditional molds
China DailyA 17-year-old vocational school student, Jiang Ping from Jiangsu province in China, has achieved an extraordinary feat by securing the 12th position in the preliminary round of a global math competition – the 2024 Alibaba Global Mathematics Competition. A student of fashion design at a vocational school instead of a traditional high school, Jiang has largely self-taught herself to excel in mathematics. To nurture innovative talents, it's crucial to emphasize students' individuality and unique strengths, and adopt a more diverse evaluation system that allows students with unique talents like Jiang to stand out. Jiang’s success transcends personal achievement; it also challenges traditional education models and offers a powerful lesson: education shouldn't be limited to getting degrees and school backgrounds but should instead focus on individual potential and uniqueness.
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