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We are teaching children maths they will never use. Isn’t it better to help them speak fluently? | Simon Jenkins
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The education secretary is right to focus on what students need most: the ability to express themselves. As for maths, grab a calculator, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
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- Simon Jenkins
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- Oct 16, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
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- Oct 16, 2026, 9:54 AM UTC
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