"Asians not particularly good at math"? How does that square with what is well known in published surveys as for instance: "Singapore is routinely ranked at or

"Asians not particularly good at math"? How does that square with what is well known in published surveys as for instance: "Singapore is routinely ranked at or near the top in global comparisons of mathematical ability and boasts one of the most admired education systems in the world. In a league table based on test scores from 76 countries published by the OECD in May last year, Singapore came first, followed by Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan and Taiwan. The rankings, based on testing 15-year-olds’ abilities in maths and science, reinforced a sense that western children were slipping behind their Asian peers. The UK was in 20th place and the US 28th in the table. "