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Hong Kong Pushes Advanced Math for Future Jobs

2/22/2026

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  • Hong Kong aims to boost the number of secondary students studying advanced mathematics.
  • Ng Tai-kai, chairman of the Curriculum Development Council Standing Committee on STEAM education, notes many jobs require advanced maths.
  • The government will review university admission scores for STEAM programs and adjust elective subjects.
  • The aim is to encourage more students to take advanced maths.
  • 9,114 students are expected to sit these extended-maths exams in 2026.