Australia’s education system is not producing students with an adequate foundation in mathematics to support a strong innovation and technology ecosystem, according to education experts.
Dr Thomas Barlow said a lack of specialist mathematics teachers was having long-term negative consequences for research and innovation.
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Ronald Mizen is the Financial Review’s political correspondent, reporting from the press gallery at Parliament House, Canberra. Connect with Ronald on Twitter. Email Ronald at ronald.mizen@afr.com
