The sum of all fears: number-phobia is holding Britain back Bina Mehta One in three people say numbers make them feel anxious. That’s damaging their financial well-being and the nation’s prospects for economic growth. So this National Numeracy Day, let’s celebrate numbers, says Bina Mehta For far too many people, the mere prospect of ‘doing maths’ evokes a sense of absolute dread. And while some might be [...]
Bad at maths? The cost of Britain’s poor numeracy skills is no laughing matter Bina Mehta Our nation’s poor report card for numeracy skills has been a longstanding challenge, and the current cost-of-living crisis is making that even more apparent. We all use numbers to navigate day-to-day life – from understanding interest rates to working out value for money while shopping. Nearly half of the UK’s working population has the numeracy [...]
