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Chinese Student's Math Competition Success Marred by Teacher's Rule Violation
A Chinese vocational school student's high score in a math competition is revealed to be due to teacher misconduct, prompting an investigation and apologies from organizers.
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ChinaInvestigationEducationCompetitionRulesCheating
Alibaba Global Mathematics Competition Organizing CommitteeAlibabaDamo AcademyJiangsu Lianjiang Vocational School
Jiang PingWang RunqiuJack Ma
- What rule was broken by Jiang Ping's teacher?
- The Alibaba Global Mathematics Competition's organizing committee found that the teacher's help broke the rule against discussion with others, leading to an apology for system flaws.
- What consequences did Jiang Ping's teacher face?
- The teacher, Wang Runqiu, received an admonishment and a one-year ineligibility for performance evaluations, while the school called for leniency towards the student.
- What were the rules of the Alibaba Global Mathematics Competition's preliminary round?
- The competition, initiated by Alibaba founder Jack Ma, allows open-book exams with access to various resources but prohibits collaboration.
- What was the outcome of the investigation for Jiang Ping and her teacher in the final round?
- Despite the controversy, both the teacher and student qualified for the final round, although neither won, highlighting issues with the competition's rules and enforcement.
- What was the main finding of the investigation into Jiang Ping's performance in the math competition?
- Jiang Ping, a vocational school student, achieved a high rank in a math competition's preliminary round, but an investigation revealed her teacher violated rules by assisting her.