A new report found the need for critical thinking, data analysis and problem-solving skills goes beyond traditional “math-heavy” fields, such as STEM professions.

The RAND survey also found that students who lose interest in math often want fewer online activities and more real-world applications in their math classes.

According to the first-ever survey fielded to RAND’s new American Youth Panel (AYP), 49% of students in middle and high school grades reported losing interest in math about half or more of ...