Parents More Comfortable Talking Drugs Than Science Reuters:
"Intel Survey Reveals Majority of Parents of Teens Find It Difficult to Help
Their Kids With Math and Science
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS:
* The News: A recent Intel Corporation survey found that parents feel more
equipped to talk about drug abuse than math and science with their children.
* The Context: Despite a perceived importance of math and science for success,
and an overwhelming willingness to be involved, the survey results reveal that
parents, particularly those of teenagers, often find themselves with little more
understanding of these subjects than their children and without the necessary
resources to bridge this gap.
* Why It Matters: A strong background in math and science is increasingly
critical for American prosperity, security, health, environment and quality of
life. And yet, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress
report released last week, less than 40 percent of fourth- and eighth-graders
are proficient in math. Intel believes that to better engage America`s future
innovators, we need to understand and appreciate the role that parents play in
education and help them inspire their children to take an interest in math and
science."
"Intel Survey Reveals Majority of Parents of Teens Find It Difficult to Help
Their Kids With Math and Science
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS:
* The News: A recent Intel Corporation survey found that parents feel more
equipped to talk about drug abuse than math and science with their children.
* The Context: Despite a perceived importance of math and science for success,
and an overwhelming willingness to be involved, the survey results reveal that
parents, particularly those of teenagers, often find themselves with little more
understanding of these subjects than their children and without the necessary
resources to bridge this gap.
* Why It Matters: A strong background in math and science is increasingly
critical for American prosperity, security, health, environment and quality of
life. And yet, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress
report released last week, less than 40 percent of fourth- and eighth-graders
are proficient in math. Intel believes that to better engage America`s future
innovators, we need to understand and appreciate the role that parents play in
education and help them inspire their children to take an interest in math and
science."