numeracy

/ ˈnjuːmərəsɪ /

noun

1. the ability to use numbers, esp in arithmetical operations

Example Sentences

Campbell told the conference: "The uncomfortable truth is this, because of the Welsh government's failure to get even the basics right in literacy and numeracy, our pupils are not fulfilling their potential."

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He will donate his full compensation from the roles to The Richmond Project, a charity run by him and wife Akshata Murty that aims to improve numeracy in the U.K.,

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Most employers just want to know that an applicant has good numeracy and literacy skills, which they can demonstrate through their CV, emails and job interview, she says.

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"In 2023-2024, females on average performed about a third of a grade worse in mathematics and numeracy than in 2018-2019," the report said.

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Whether it is a Ms Rachel video, an episode of Peppa Pig or a literacy or numeracy activity, the issue divides children, parents and educators.

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