Adults struggle with simple sums and rely on the use of calculators for the most basic mathematics, according to new research. A YouGov poll commissioned by BAE Systems found that around one-in ...

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 ...

In the past, an adult who lacked basic skills in English, writing or math would simply sign up for some courses at the local high school. But, increasingly, adults who need help find themselves on ...

Your Dec. 1 article, "Questions Raised on Graduation Test," noted that many school officials believe that the current proposed exam is too long and difficult.

'Basic maths' for third of Brits The number of adults with the English skills of a five to seven-year-old has increased from 3.4% (1.1 million) in 2003 to 5% (1.7 million) in 2011, experts have said.

Almost 50 per cent of adults can't do basic maths (that means half) Decline of numeracy skills leaves 17 million adults in England at level expected of 11-year-olds. Richard Garner.

Just 12 percent of American adults scored at Level 4/5, lagging the OECD average of 14 percent. In Germany, 18 percent of adults reached Level 4/5. That number was 15 percent in the UK and 25 ...