Lack of math proficiency in public schools is worrying Florida’s business owners, a new report reveals.
The Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation surveyed and interviewed business owners, educators and parents about the state of math education and how math proficiency affects job prospects.
It found widespread concern over classroom instruction failing to provide real-world skills needed in many professions.
Nearly half (47%) of surveyed business owners were moderately or very concerned about the math skills of the next generation.
They ranked skills such as creative problem solving, persistence and data analysis as difficult to find in the current applicant pool.