March 11, 2009

Seven million adults cannot do kids maths

The education system in the UK has a lot to answer for as new research has found that around seven million adults has an ability in maths equivalent to that of an eleven year old.

This amount of people, around one in six adults is a very worrying statistic that could mean their jobs are at risk because of the current financial climate and the chances of them finding another job, which would have been hard enough, is made much more difficult.

Basically, what this study shows is that seven million adults throughout the UK currently have maths skills at the same level as those children who are just about to start secondary education. Shouldn’t something be done about it? Those responsible should be held to account for this serious problem instead of just passing the buck.

Source [Daily Mail]