Why couldn’t the Estonian minister answer a simple math question?

The Estonian Minister of Education, Kristina Kallas, once again attracted the attention of local and international public with her statement, reports Zakon.kz. The reason is a live broadcast question that seemed simple at first glance but caused much discussion.

During the chosen talk show program, the host asked the minister a math problem familiar to many: “What is 8 multiplied by 4?” Contrary to expectations, Kristina Kallas could not give a precise answer to this question and replied, “I don’t know.”

Commenting on this situation, the minister noted that the education system is not only about formulas and numbers, and most importantly, the content of modern education is broad and multifaceted. However, the public perceived this case differently—active discussions began about this event on social networks and in the media. Most people criticized that the head of the education sector could not solve even the simplest arithmetic operation, questioning how effective the educational reforms in the country actually are.

At the same time, Kristina Kallas is known as an experienced and competent specialist in the field of science. In 2016, she earned her PhD in political science by defending her dissertation on the analysis of ethno-political relations and is considered an expert in the field of education and integration.

According to specialists, such a situation can happen in any country, because high-ranking officials are always under information pressure and face various questions. However, the minister’s lack of an answer, especially for experts in the field of education, opened up a wide field for different opinions and debates in society.

In conclusion, it can be said that this time, a question that seemed simple at first glance has caused a broad public resonance. The Estonian education system and the knowledge and skills of its leaders are again at the center of discussion. The public continues to express different opinions about the minister’s answer to this question and her attitude toward education. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!