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Post-secondary grads score low in math proficiency
November 24, 2014A new study from Statistics Canada revealed that over 20 per cent of Canadian university graduates scored a two or lower on a scale from zero to five measuring mathematical ability. The study, titled Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies, examined adults aged 25 to 65 of differing education levels on their ability to use math and literacy skills to solve common problems in the workplace. Individuals who scored two or lower on the scale are described by the study as more likely to struggle in understanding complex mathematical information and in using appropriate problem solving techniques. The…
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Study challenges Kinder Morgan economic calculations
November 21, 2014While the legal battle concerning the anti-pipeline protests on Burnaby Mountain rages on, Doug McArthur, director of the SFU School of Public Policy, has co-authored a study examining the public policy aspects of the pipeline expansion. The study, entitled Economic…
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SFU graduate says study what you love
September 8, 2014Speaking from personal experience, choosing a degree is hard. It’s perhaps one of the most stressful things you will ever do after high school. Honestly, even if it took longer than I planned, I don’t regret switching from a science-based…
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Where to max and relax on campus
September 16, 2012A quick compilation presenting some of the popular and secret spots for studying and relaxing on SFU Burnaby Campus. Created: Julian Giordano Contact: [email protected] Score: His Majesty King Raam - Lemon Jelly Special thanks: Bryan Scott
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