America's poor math skills raise alarms over global competitiveness

The poor performance of American students in math is seen as a threat to the nation's global economic competitiveness and national security. The Defense Department has called for an initiative to support education in STEM subjects, as other countries are surpassing the US in these fields. The number of jobs in math occupations is increasing, but most American students are not prepared for these jobs.

America's poor math skills raise alarms over global competitiveness
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The poor performance of American students in math is seen as a threat to the nation's global economic competitiveness and national security. The Defense Department has called for an initiative to support education in STEM subjects, as other countries are surpassing the US in these fields. The number of jobs in math occupations is increasing, but most American students are not prepared for these jobs.