Primary school teachers have such a poor grasp of basic maths that they struggle to solve sums that 11 year olds should be able to answer. Only four out of 10 teachers could work out that 2.1 per cent ...

New research suggests that one in six adults find maths difficult, with many struggling with basic sums. A poll commissioned by BAE Systems has found that almost a fifth of more than 2,000 adults ...

Estyn says children struggle with basic sums, such as multiplying, and rely on a calculator Pupils in half of Wales' secondary schools and 40% of primary schools have weak numeracy skills, according ...

MILLIONS of over-50s are unable to solve basic sums, which could damage their wealth in retirement - as well as their sex life, a think tank has found. Just one in four older people were able to ...

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Pupils in half of Wales' secondary schools and 40% of primary schools have weak numeracy skills, according to the schools watchdog. Estyn says children struggle with basic sums, such as multiplying, ...