Are US teenagers more likely than others to exaggerate their math abilities? Study says yes

Research using data from 40,000 15-year-olds from nine English -speaking nations internationally found those in North America were the most likely to exaggerate their mathematical knowledge.

Those who claimed familiarity with non-existent mathematical concepts were also more likely to display overconfidence in their academic prowess, problem-solving skills and perseverance.

The study used responses from the OECD Programme for International Student Assessment .