Math problems are a problem for job-seekers, employers say

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36. people don't use a tape measure in their daily lives.

Unless you're a do it yourself fix it kind of person. The only time I ever use one is when I am measuring how tall my kids have grown. I certainly couldn't tell you the last time I used the density formula. At least a decade. Most people know there are 12 inches in a foot, but do they remember how to set up a conversion math problem? Knowing there are 12 inches in a foot is different than knowing how to convert them. These are skills once we are out of school we just don't use very often. What would be great is if we had a society that believed in life long learning not just k-12. We should never stop learning, but for most people once they are out of school that's it. Maybe it's because they had such bad experiences in school they are jut put off by the learning process.