Introduction The contemporary scientific literature indicates that numeracy is a multifaceted
concept. The ongoing societal and technological transformations underscore the imperative …

Research into the nature of numeracy and numeracy practice has typically been focused on
the capabilities required to participate effectively within personal, civic, and work life. In this …

This article is a state-of-the-art synthesis of literature concerned with the concept of
Numeracy (also known internationally by other terms such as mathematical literacy), and the …

Conducting large calculations manually with pen and paper following prescribed
procedures or algorithms has been diminishing in significance for some time. In most …

Numeracy is a critical competency needed by adults to navigate their way through tasks in
their personal and professional lives. Hence, it is critical that efforts are made to identify and …

In 2018 educational institutes from four countries within the European Union started to
develop a Common European Numeracy Framework (CENF) for adult learning. This …

A social practice view of numeracy not only takes into account the different contexts in which
numeracy is practised, such as school, college, work and home, but also how people's life …

Numeracy is defined as the ability to understand and use numbers. In addition to basic
reading and writing skills, today's consumers need an understanding of numbers and basic …

Some years ago, Steen (2007) claimed that 'Being numerate is one of the few essential skills
that students absolutely must master, both for their own good and for the benefit of the …

The purpose of this chapter is to develop an inclusive and coherent discussion about
research developments within numeracy while, at the same time, highlighting the …