The United States ranks below average in math compared with other developed countries and regions participating in the Program for International Student Assessment test. Lack of basic knowledge about mathematics is a problem to people looking for work. The Common Core State Standards will help. Read the article in The Miami Herald. [1]
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[1] http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/04/03/3321314/math-problems-are-a-problem-for.html