numeracy

/ ˈnjuːmərəsɪ /

noun

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

Example Sentences

They have also been surprised at just how much fun learning numeracy can be and how different it is from memories of maths from their own schooldays.

From BBC

The latest Pisa international test results, showed "a declining picture in reading, numeracy and science".

From BBC

The intervention incorporates comprehension strategy instruction in both reading and math, focusing and decoding, phonological awareness, vocabulary development, inferential thinking, contextualized learning and numeracy.

From Science Daily

Those who fell into the moderately or highly engaged categories at age 12/13 generally performed better in standardised numeracy, writing, and spelling tests two years later.

From Science Daily

"Our new Prisoner Education Service will improve prisoners' literacy and numeracy, our business-led Employment Advisory Boards ensure they develop skills employers need, and Prison Employment Leads match them to jobs on release."

From BBC