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Numeracy

Numeracy is defined as the ability to use mathematical skills and understanding to solve problems in everyday life. It involves applying math competencies to real-world contexts, communicating results, and critically evaluating mathematical statements. Numeracy encompasses quantitative literacy, essential math, and the ability to use math understanding and skills to solve problems. The numeracy skills framework consists of five focus areas: mental computation and numerical reasoning; patterns and algebraic reasoning; spatial visualization, geometric reasoning and mapping; measurement and time calculations; and graphical representation and data analysis.

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Numeracy

Numeracy is defined as the ability to use mathematical skills and understanding to solve problems in everyday life. It involves applying math competencies to real-world contexts, communicating results, and critically evaluating mathematical statements. Numeracy encompasses quantitative literacy, essential math, and the ability to use math understanding and skills to solve problems. The numeracy skills framework consists of five focus areas: mental computation and numerical reasoning; patterns and algebraic reasoning; spatial visualization, geometric reasoning and mapping; measurement and time calculations; and graphical representation and data analysis.

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N U M ER A CY

ALIFIANA MARETA
190311867202
WHAT IS NUMERACY?
Numeracy is a portmanteau of "numerical literacy ".

“Numeracy is the ability of a person to make


effective use of appropriate mathematical
competencies for successful participation in
everyday life, including personal life, at school, at
work and in the wider community. It involves
understanding real-life contexts, applying
appropriate mathematical competencies,
communicating the results of these to others, and
critically evaluating mathematically based
statements and results.” (Neil, W. Alex, 2014)
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“Numeracy : in practice the term may signify any
one of a number of things including, basic
computational arithmetic, essential mathematics,
social mathematics, survival skills for everyday
life, quantitative literacy, mathematical literacy
and an aspect of mathematical power.” (John
O’Donoghue, 2002)

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“Numeracy encompasses the ability to use
mathematical understanding and skills to solve
problems and meet the demands of day-to-day
living in complex social settings.” (PDST, 2016)

“Numeracy is the knowledge, skills, behaviours


and dispositions that students need in order to
use mathematics in a wide range of situations.”
(Department of Education and Training, 2017)

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“Numeracy encompasses the knowledge, skills,
behaviours and dispositions that students need
to use mathematics in a wide range of situations.
It involves students recognising and
understanding the role of mathematics in the
world and having the dispositions and capacities
to use mathematical knowledge and skills
purposefully.” (ACARA, 2017).

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THE NUMERACY SKILLS FRAMEWORK CONSISTS OF FIVE FOCUS AREAS

Focus Area 1: Mental computation and numerical reasoning

A student identifies mathematical information, understands numbers, calculates, estimates


and solves problems.

Focus Area 2: Patterns and algebraic reasoning

A student identifies patterns, develops algebraic reasoning and makes generalisations.

Focus Area 3: Spatial visualisation, geometric reasoning and mapping

A student understands and applies concepts of 2D shapes and 3D objects, angles and position.

Focus Area 4: Measurement and time calculations

A student applies measurement strategies and understands time.

Focus Area 5: Graphical representation and data analysis

A student represents and interprets data in graphs, tables and diagrams.

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