WASHINGTON (AP) — It's long been known that America's school kids haven't measured well compared with international peers. Now, there's a new twist: Adults don't either.

In math, reading and problem-solving using technology — all skills considered critical for global competitiveness and economic strength — American adults scored below the international average on a global test, according to results released Tuesday.

Adults in Japan, Canada, Australia, Finland and multiple other countries scored significantly higher than the United States in all three areas on the test. Beyond basic reading and math, respondents were tested on activities such as calculating mileage reimbursement due to a salesman, sorting email and comparing food expiration dates on grocery store tags.

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More money definitely needed for the education system.

Money doesn't solve everything. The education system needs to be changed to one that is more efficient like the British system.

A major problem with the US education system is teaching to the lowest common denominator instead of teaching to a reasonable high standard.

Im not sure the brits should be the example for educational models,,,

so,who ought to be?
Level of Education has taken a Dip worldwide!
Has become to denote the Filling of a Pail,instead of Lighting a Fire,to paraphrase the Philosopher!

depends upon the criteria, based upon those with college degrees,,,

seems Canada and Israel are topping the chart

http://newsfeed.time.com/2012/09/27/and-the-worlds-most-educated-country-is/

and according to actual 'testing' , Asian countries continue to lead

http://www.brookings.edu/research/reports/2013/03/18-timss-pirls-scores-loveless