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Adult Learning and Numeracy: Introduction

Adult Learning, 2008
Many adults are mathematically ill-prepared for the future. Globalization and rapid changes in technology have created a need for adults to update their skill sets for career sustainability and to process a myriad of information for decision-making as world citizens. In these tumultuous economic times, strong mathematics skills enhance employability by
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Adults’ Number Gestures Focus Children on Numeracy

Cognition
Can number gestures solve the "gavagai" problem for children learning number words? In other words, does seeing a number gesture while hearing a number word focus children's attention on numeracy, as opposed to an infinite number of other possibilities?
Madeleine, Oswald, Alana, Foley, Susan C, Levine, Susan, Goldin-Meadow   +3 more
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Numeracy for adults with Down syndrome: it's a matter of quality of life

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2005
AbstractBackground  Numeracy development is widely accepted as critical for adults in the general community which is equally the case for adults with Down syndrome. This paper reports some of the findings of a study including the research question: What is the justification for numeracy development for adults with Down syndrome?
Faragher, R., Brown, R.I.
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Adults with Low Proficiency in Literacy or Numeracy

OECD Education Working Papers, 2016
This paper offers a comprehensive analysis of the information from the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) regarding adults with low literacy and numeracy proficiency. The paper first describes the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of these populations.
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Formative assessment in adult language, literacy and numeracy

Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy & Practice, 2007
The paper reports on a multi‐country review of formative assessment in adult education settings with specific reference to basic literacy and numeracy.
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Literacy and numeracy support for homeless adults

2018
This research is focused on the literacy and numeracy support offered by third sector organisations as part of their efforts to help homeless adults move into employment. Whilst homeless people are increasingly expected to move into work, many face a number of barriers to labour market participation. A small but growing evidence
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A Comparison of Mathematics, Numeracy, and Functional Mathematics: What do they Mean for Adult Numeracy Practitioners?

Adult Learning, 2008
What is Mathematics? The discipline of mathematics has evolved over time and across different civilizations to become the abstract, professionalized body of knowledge within an international community of practice that we know today, and it will continue to evolve as new knowledge is developed and existing knowledge is superseded.
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The Workplace as a Context for Adult Literacy and Numeracy Learning

Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 2019
AbstractThis department focuses on literacy leaders, including school and instructional leaders, teachers, and external partners, who are working to improve outcomes for adolescent and adult learners in a wide range of education settings. Columns investigate the challenges and complexities inherent in such work and share lessons learned, impactful ...
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Helping adults to improve numeracy and reading skills

Early Years Educator, 2004
Following on from January's article, Elizabeth Jarman explains why the Step in to Learning programme was implemented.
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The sociopolitical and sociocultural dimensions of migrants’ adult numeracy

ZDM, 2019
Research on the sociocultural and sociopolitical dimensions of mathematics education has grown substantially in the last three decades to become part of the mathematics education mainstream. However, little attention has been given to sociocultural and sociopolitical dimensions of adult numeracy practices of migrants in their host countries.
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