Saturday, March 03, 2012

Problems of the Innumerate

A recent report from the UK finds that those with poor numeracy skills earn 21% less than the numerate.... But my question is: How could this statistic possibly convince an innumerate person they need to improve their abilities with numbers (if you get my drift...)?

They are also twice as likely to be unemployed, and 2.5 times more likely to have a long-term illness or disability....

1 comment:

bob said...

"A recent report from the UK finds that those with poor numeracy skills earn 21% less than the numerate"

Which makes me wonder if I am one of the numerate or if I am one of the ones being paid only half as much.