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US Adults Score Poorly On Worldwide Test

Posted by Soulskill on from the but-our-cheese-consumption-is-tough-to-beat dept.

New submitter Norwell Bob sends this excerpt from an Associated Press report: "It's long been known that America's school kids haven't measured well compared with international peers. Now, there's a new twist: Adults don't either. In math, reading and problem-solving using technology – all skills considered critical for global competitiveness and economic strength – American adults scored below the international average on a global test, according to results (PDF) released Tuesday."

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  1. Re:Charles Darwin Wrote by xenobyte · · Score: 0, Redundant

    The crime problem exists because people CHOOSE to COMMIT CRIMES.

    This is so true! - Almost all crime is committed out of greed, not need.

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