When it comes to basic literacy, how do Americans fare? Where do you fit?
Jon Miller, researcher at Michigan State University found Americans to be holding ground, and yet no where near where they should be if they hope to compete in a world marketplace.
American adults qualify slightly higher in the scientifically literate than European or Japanese adults, but sadly, 70 percent of Americans still cannot read and understand the science section of the New York Times.
The study revealed about 28 percent of American adults are scientifically literate, which shows an increase from around 10 percent in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Does that number surprise you?
With only a slim lead, researchers suggest that the
Interestingly, this recommendation flies in the face of disappointing performance of American high school students in international testing.
To be classified as scientifically literate, Miller holds that you must be able to understand approximately 20 of 31 scientific concepts and terms found in the New York Times weekly science section and in an episode of the PBS program, NOVA.
How do you stack up against science literates?
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