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As standards in mathematical ability are declining in society,

 ABLE

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the question arises of what can be done to encourage more people to study maths

 COURAGE

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beyond the compulsory / compulsive age of 16.

COMPULSION

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Many experts argue that it is partly a question of image -   maths is seen as not only a difficult subject, but also as something that we can easily live without.

 EASY

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It is also a good idea to help students understand how mathematics is applied in the real world. When students understand how mathematics can help them do all kinds of interesting calculations, they will probably find mathematics fun and they may want to study the subject further.

 FAR

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Pupils can also be made more aware of the various applications that mathematics has in the real world.

 APPLY