Homeschooling during lockdown has highlighted the problem for many adults, who say they find maths the hardest subject.
Nearly a third of adults say they struggle with everyday maths and try to avoid situations involving numbers, a survey suggests.The poll, commissioned by charity National Numeracy, found 31% of the 2,000 adults surveyed struggled with basic problems and 29% would avoid doing maths.
The problem has been highlighted during coronavirus lockdowns when parents have tried to help their children with schoolwork.Nearly three in five parents said they found maths the hardest subject to provide help with.The same proportion said homeschooling showed their own lack of confidence in maths and anything involving numbers.
However, there was a silver lining as 65% said they believed their own maths skills had improved as a result of homeschooling during lockdown.