Does there exist an international certification of mathematical skill?

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I think that an international certification of math level would be really important also for non-math educators. Here in Italy primary school teachers actually teach math without being proficient at it. I was wondering, does there exist an international math certification program, analogous to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)?

If I'd be a politician, I'd require teachers of every discipline to have at least a B2 in maths :)

Well, it wás a joke. I don't know if it exists, but I don't think so, but I agree that it would be a good thing, just as it would be a good thing to internationalise other things such as the grades systems. — B. Pasternak, May 06 '16 at 08:43
Is there an agreed upon method of measuring mathematical skills? — Christian, May 06 '16 at 12:25
The point is not what a viable definition of a B2 level in math should be, that is the work for an appropriate commission, but whether such a reference framework exists. — marco trevi, May 06 '16 at 12:35
The last thing anyone needs are more certifications. We already waste enough time with those that exist. — Dan Fox, May 13 '16 at 08:46
I agree with Dan. Certificates can be eluding, especially if handed out by the education system. There is a very big difference between real-world mathematics, mathematics that people on mathoverflow do, and practice problems that your teacher gives you. — Simply Beautiful Art, May 15 '16 at 16:16
In the U.S., 54% of those who take the Praxis test on elementary-level content fail on their first try. 25% never manage to pass. Source: Forbes. So, not just the Italian problem. — Rusty Core, Aug 22 '22 at 16:38

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Jan 22 '22 at 19:24

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The International Baccalaureate program has a sequence of Math courses.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/IB_Diploma_Programme

The mathematics section covers topics up to integral calculus.

answered Jan 22 '22 at 19:24

Aeryk

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Why the down vote? Am I missing something? – Aeryk Jan 24 '22 at 15:44
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I am not the downvoter, but I don't see how this answers the question. Passing an IB exam means that you have, at best, passed the equivalent of an introductory calculus class. It is not a certification of any kind. – Xander Henderson Jan 24 '22 at 20:31

Does there exist an international certification of mathematical skill?

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