Education

Maths education cannot replace pro-growth policies


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Christopher Snowdon writes in Spiked!

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Matthew Lesh quoted in The Independent and the i

IEA Director of Public Policy and Communications Matthew Lesh has been quoted in The Independent and The i responding to proposals to force students to study maths until 18.

Matthew was quoted:

“Extending compulsory maths education is no silver bullet for economic growth.

“The Soviet Union was world-renowned for maths and science instruction but that failed to translate into a strong economy.”

The Independent article can be read here and you can read the i piece here.



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