numeracy

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The quality of being numerate; numerical skill
skill with numbers and mathematics
the teaching of the use of numbers and basic competencies in Mathematics from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 3
Numeracy is the ability to do arithmetic. Six months later John had developed literacy and numeracy skills, plus confidence. the ability to do calculations and understand simple mathematics literacy
It is possible to find a range of views of numeracy The definition provided by the South Australian Curriculum Standards and Accountability Framework provides common ground for discussions around numeracy in DECS sites and schools The ability to understand, analyse, critically respond to and use mathematics in different social contexts
{i} mathematical skills
One of the essential skills according to HRDC's essential skills job-profiling methodology Numeracy refers to the use of numbers by workers and their requirement to think in quantitative terms in order to complete tasks
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to count
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Having the ability to understand number and perform arithmetic
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{f} count; reckon
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read out loud as words written numbers able to understand and use numbers
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determine the number or amount of; "Can you count the books on your shelf?"; "Count your change"
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read out loud as words written numbers
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able to understand and use numbers
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{s} able to comprehend and use numbers
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To divide off and read according to the rules of numeration; as, to numerate a row of figures
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Someone who is numerate is able to do arithmetic. Your children should be literate and numerate. able to do calculations and understand simple mathematics literate (numerus ( NUMBER) + English -ate (as in literate))
numeracy

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    Etymology

    [ 'nüm-r&t, 'nü-m& ] (adjective.) 1959. Latin numerus number + English -ate.
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