Numeracy
is a proficiency which is developed mainly in mathematics but also in
other subjects. It is more than an ability to do basic arithmetic. It
involves developing confidence and competence with numbers and measures.
It requires understanding of the number system, a repertoire of
mathematical techniques, and an inclination and ability to solve
quantitative or spatial problems in a range of contexts. Numeracy also
demands understanding of the ways in which data are gathered by counting
and measuring, and presented in graphs, diagrams, charts and tables.
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