numeracy
noun
nu·mer·acy
ˈn(y)ü-mə-rə-sē 
ˈn(y)üm-rə-
: ability to understand and work with numbers : the quality or state of being numerate
The quality of education at the school is outstanding. Levels of literacy and numeracy are exceptionally good and the number of children requiring remedial attention is low.—
Ruth Rendell et al.
Ruth Rendell et al.Literacy, numeracy and a sense of scientific problem-solving are the fundamental underpinnings of education for everybody, rich and poor alike.—David Hamburg
David HamburgExamples of numeracy in a Sentence
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Overwhelmed teachers are focused on getting the weakest students to basic levels of literacy and numeracy, and advanced learners can be an afterthought.
—Kelly Field, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Jan. 2024
Western attitudes toward numeracy and literacy betray hidden assumptions not present in, for example, much of Asia.
—Michael Muthukrishna, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2023
Scores on the International Assessment of Adult Competencies, a measure of literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills, suggest a similar pattern of achievement.
—Detris Honora Adelabu, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2023
Instead, with more education and numeracy, both groups grow less convinced that nuclear power is risky.
—Chris Mooney, Discover Magazine, 24 June 2011
Achievement levels on the assessment show a slight decline in literacy and numeracy between 2012-14 and 2017.
—Detris Honora Adelabu, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2023
More geared to impress customers with a barrage of numeracy than give cautious odds with huge error bars.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2011
Beyond the excursions out in nature, the curriculum also contains lessons on literacy, particularly phonemic awareness, as well as numeracy, designed by teachers picked by the nonprofit Golden Apple Foundation, which offers educator preparation and awards.
—Alice Yin, chicagotribune.com, 11 Aug. 2021
Their lack of literacy and numeracy adversely affects the productivity and profitability of businesses.
—Faustine Ngila, Quartz, 4 Apr. 2023
Kelly Field, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Jan. 2024
Western attitudes toward numeracy and literacy betray hidden assumptions not present in, for example, much of Asia.
—Michael Muthukrishna, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2023
Scores on the International Assessment of Adult Competencies, a measure of literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills, suggest a similar pattern of achievement.
—Detris Honora Adelabu, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2023
Instead, with more education and numeracy, both groups grow less convinced that nuclear power is risky.
—Chris Mooney, Discover Magazine, 24 June 2011
Achievement levels on the assessment show a slight decline in literacy and numeracy between 2012-14 and 2017.
—Detris Honora Adelabu, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2023
More geared to impress customers with a barrage of numeracy than give cautious odds with huge error bars.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2011
Beyond the excursions out in nature, the curriculum also contains lessons on literacy, particularly phonemic awareness, as well as numeracy, designed by teachers picked by the nonprofit Golden Apple Foundation, which offers educator preparation and awards.
—Alice Yin, chicagotribune.com, 11 Aug. 2021
Their lack of literacy and numeracy adversely affects the productivity and profitability of businesses.
—Faustine Ngila, Quartz, 4 Apr. 2023
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“Numeracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/numeracy. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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