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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

UK prime minister seeks to reverse 'anti-math' culture

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U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wants to reverse an “anti-math” culture and require the subject be taught in England until students are adults, though he acknowledged Monday there aren't enough teachers to meet existing requirements.

Sunak said poor math skills in adults were holding back the economy, and students without a solid foundation in mathematics would be left behind in the working world.

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