Many people believe that education standards have declined in recent times, particularly in the areas of literacy and numeracy. Discuss the causes of this problem and offer some possible solutions to it.

It is widely acknowledged that the declination of educational quality, particularly in literature and mathematics, has globally grabbed attention over the

last

decades.

This

essay will discuss the excessive use of state-of-the-art technological devices by juveniles and concept of choosing particular subjects to study with possible solutions to those issues.

Firstly

, students' abilities of literacy and numeracy have been substituted by advanced technologies

such

as electronic dictionary and computer.

Therefore

, the traditional learning skills

such

as writing and calculating have been nearly lost since the prevalence of these new technologies. In terms of solving

this

problem, hand writing of homework can be requested in school, and banning electronic calculators in examinations might encourage students facilitating their calculating ability. German educational authorities,

for example

, have already applied those concepts on primary school. Initial published data showed a remarkable improvement in students' level.

Secondly

, the imperfection of the educational system causes

this

phenomenon.

For instance

, as pupils are allowed to choose subjects on the curriculum, they would avoid some more difficult courses

such

as literature and mathematics and select easier ones

instead

.

Consequently

, they would be confronted with difficulties when it comes to literacy or numeracy skills in their future life. From

this

point of view, the awareness of all-round development should be introduced in teaching, at least in elementary schools and high schools. In conclusion, there are both objective and subjective reasons lead to the educational standards decline, the sensible resolutions could be independent from technologies and promoting versatile schooling system.