Latest News....Unacceptable Amounts Of People In The UK Can Not Read, Write Or Count Properly
Mps have
warned that there is an unacceptable amount of people in the
Although
the government has invested a lot of money - more than any other government - the
committee of MPs said a lack of up-to-date information about skills and whether
they were improving meant the governments scheme to improve basic skills was
not measurable.
The
government has a target of adult literacy and numeracy to reach 95% by 2020 but
there are serious doubts as to whether the government can meet this target. It is said that a new survey will be
commissioned next year so measurements could be taken and serious action could
follow.
It is
believed that the English are not embarrassed to be bad at maths. A report by think tank expressed that the
drop in the number of people taking A-level maths would cost the economy
£9billion as A-Level maths puts on average an extra £10,000 a year on a persons
salary. People from all industries seems to be quite comfortable with the fact
that they are rubbish at maths are quite happy to say it. This attitude has
been put down to a failure in education and the media who tend to portray the
subject in a geek like manner. Only one in five people with poor basic skills
have enrolled on a course to help them.
It is
hoped that this attitude will change.
Fun games which are not geeky at all could help bring about the change
in attitude. Sudoku is a well loved game
which requires maths skills. Bingo is another fun game which can keep the mind
in tip top condition.
Tests
have proven that bingo players were faster and more accurate then those who do
not play the game. Players have to be
able to check numbers off as they are called which requires rapid hand eye
coordination. Taking part in such activities
can also help to maintain cognitive functions Iater in life. Recent studies
have also shown that online bingo has a positive effect on the brain and can
help to improve a person's mental capacity.
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