Adults in the U.S. fall behind many of their developed-world counterparts in such basic areas as math, reading and problem-solving using technology, according to a newly released report authored ...

However, the sample math problems I’ve seen go well beyond basic competency. I suggest that the current version of the test be given to a cross-section of successful adults in various walks of life.

Previous research has shown that adults who suffer from math anxiety have problems with more complex operations such as addition that involves carrying, but not with simple addition or multiplication.

A simple sixth-grade math equation went viral on X for stumping adults who forgot how to solve a basic problem.

On the heels of a troubling "report card" on reading and math skills among U.S. students, a global test of adult skills suggests older generations may echo those problems.

This means more adults are having trouble with basic skills like reading simple texts or solving basic math problems. Additionally, 32% of adults struggled with adaptive problem-solving skills in ...

According to a study published in Science Advances, regularly practicing two key stills can help prevent age-related cognitive decline. This finding is exciting, because it challenges the popular ...

Yet, LLMs often stumble over basic math problems, posing a problem for their use in settings—including education—where math is essential.