, most Americans don’t believe Arabic numerals should be taught in schools. The problem: That’s the numeral system we use every day. (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 ...

The Arabic or Hindu-Arabic numeral system is the most common numeral system and is used almost everywhere, according to Encyclopedia Britannica. It was introduced to Europe in about the 12th century.

It asked 3,624 respondents whether schools should include Arabic numerals as part of the curriculum, but did not explain what the numbers were.

Twenty-nine percent of respondents said that Arabic numerals should be taught in American schools, while the remaining 15 percent had no opinion. The survey didn't provide an explanation of what ...

, most Americans don’t believe Arabic numerals should be taught in schools. The problem: That’s the numeral system we use every day. (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 ...

, most Americans don’t believe Arabic numerals should be taught in schools. The problem: That’s the numeral system we use every day. (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 ...