Does Rishi Sunak's maths calculation add up?

Published: April 20, 2023, 7:30 p.m.

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Rishi Sunak says the UK has an 'anti maths mindset' and that low levels of numeracy are damaging the economy. Will studying maths until the age of 18 solve the problem?

David Aaronovitch talks to:

Branwen Jeffreys, the BBC's Education Editor\\nAndreas Schleicher, OECD Director for Education and Skills\\nPaul Johnson, Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies\\nEmma Lark, Associate Dean Ambition Institute leading the Master's in Expert Teaching\\nRob Eastaway, author and director of Maths Inspiration

Produced by: Kirsteen Knight, Claire Bowes and Ben Carter\\nEdited by: Richard Vadon\\nSound engineer: Graham Puddifoot\\nProduction co-ordinator: Siobhan Reed and Sophie Hill

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