Students Improve Math, Science Skills
Math skills often critical for success in manufacturing are on the rise among young people, according to the recently released Trends in International Mathematics and Science (TIMSS) report. TIMMS is an international comparison that measures the mathematics and science knowledge and skills of fourth and eighth graders. The report indicated that fourth-grade students in the United States improved 11 points in math between 2003 and 2007, while eighth graders have jumped 16 points since 1995.
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Math skills often critical for success in manufacturing are on the rise among young people, according to the recently released Trends in International Mathematics and Science (TIMSS) report.
TIMMS is an international comparison that measures the mathematics and science knowledge and skills of fourth and eighth graders. The report indicated that fourth-grade students in the United States improved 11 points in math between 2003 and 2007, while eighth graders have jumped 16 points since 1995. They now rank at least in the top one-third compared to other countries.
“By improving in math, U.S. students will be better prepared to succeed in higher education and in today’s global workforce,” says Gerald Shankel, president and CEO of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA). “With the average age of the current manufacturing workforce above 50, there will be a wide range of good-paying manufacturing positions available in the future for students with proper science and math training.”
However, the study shows there is still room for improvement for U.S. students. It revealed that U.S. fourth graders ranked ninth, higher than 24 other nations, while eighth graders ranked sixth, higher than 37 other nations.
For more information from the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International, visit www.fmanet.org.
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