Theunicornhunter 2 Posted February 18, 2007 From: foxnews SAN FRANCISCO — People in the U.S. know more about basic science today than they did two decades ago, good news that researchers say is tempered by an unsettling growth in the belief in pseudoscience such as astrology and visits by extraterrestrial aliens. In 1988 only about 10 percent knew enough about science to understand reports in major newspapers, a figure that grew to 28 percent by 2005, according to Jon D. Miller, a Michigan State University professor... Wow, more than 1 in 4 Americans understand enough science to read the newspaper; and that's good news? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekz 7 Posted February 18, 2007 (edited) From: foxnews SAN FRANCISCO — People in the U.S. know more about basic science today than they did two decades ago, good news that researchers say is tempered by an unsettling growth in the belief in pseudoscience such as astrology and visits by extraterrestrial aliens. In 1988 only about 10 percent knew enough about science to understand reports in major newspapers, a figure that grew to 28 percent by 2005, according to Jon D. Miller, a Michigan State University professor... Wow, more than 1 in 4 Americans understand enough science to read the newspaper; and that's good news? I agree TUH that calling 25% science literacy a good thing, or good news, is pretty sad. Sure the percentage has gone up, but it is still a terrible percentage. Sadly such barely improved statistics were used to claim great progress in schools by GWB in Texas, and are being used, also in school "progress" by Hizonner Mayor Daley in his re-election efforts here in Chicago. There are some fine magnet schools here, but overall there is minor improvement in test scores, high dropout rates and very low graduation rates, yet it is being hailed as success. Very disappointing! Edited February 19, 2007 by trekz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kor37 9 Posted February 18, 2007 Its nice that the average in science has gone up....now if only they could learn to read and write by the time they get to high school........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
