Being able to communicate ideas fluently and argue effectively in person is useful…perhaps more so than some of the maths taught in school.
But if we measure articulation skills by eye contact and tone of voice, then is it fair that those who are shy, introverts, neurodivergent or for whom English is not their first language will be at a disadvantage to public educated British extroverts?
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/16/teach-children-maths-speaking-education-secretary
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