Number Nazis Attack UK

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-12525317

Being bad at maths must no longer be seen as a "badge of honour" if poor numeracy skills among England's adults are to be tackled, campaigners say.

The National Institute of Continuing Education is calling for a cultural shift in the nation's attitude to maths and a change in the way it is taught.

It also says adult maths skills campaigns have done little for those with the lowest ability.

The government said tackling poor basic skills was a top priority.

Research has shown that those with poor maths skills are far more likely to be out of work, or to be stuck in low-paid jobs.

Carol Taylor, director of operations at NIACE said the UK had a "huge numeracy problem" but many people saw being bad at maths as a "badge of honour".

She said the problem was, in part, a cultural one: "No one would dream of boasting that they couldn't read, but many people stand on platforms, write in blogs, appear on radio and television, admit to friends and colleagues, proudly showcasing our inability to handle everyday maths."

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Half the population have IQs below a hundred....I wonder if this involved in some way?