numeracy

British

/ ˈnjuːmərəsɪ /

noun

the ability to use numbers, esp in arithmetical operations

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At the Glasgow event, Sarwar unveiled plans to recruit 2,000 specialist teachers to help children who have fallen behind in literacy and numeracy catch up, as well as an additional 1,500 classroom assistants.

From BBC

Math scores, referred to in the district goals as “numeracy,” paint a similar picture.

From Los Angeles Times

The impact of the high levels of absence, Mr Guthrie said, meant teachers were not able to carry out new learning in terms of literacy and numeracy.

From BBC

It includes a literacy and numeracy scheme "to set national bench marks" and a library in every primary school.

From BBC

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.,

From The Wall Street Journal

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