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Humour as an Interpersonal Resource in Adult Numeracy Classes
Language and Education, 1996This paper reports on a research project which investigated the role of language in adult numeracy classrooms. The study brought the resources of systemic functional linguistics, as well as constructs derived from other traditions such as conversational analysis and ethnomethodology that have examined classroom discourse, to bear on the adult numeracy ...
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Re-thinking the assessment of adults’ numeracy skills
2021Paper presented at the 14th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME14), 11-18 July, Shanghai, China.
Diez-Palomar, Javier +2 more
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Improving Adult Numeracy Through Gamified Learning
Adult numeracy is essential for work, daily decision-making, and participation in learning; yet, many adults continue to experience difficulty with core mathematical skills. Recent evidence from secondary mathematics suggests that gamified learning, which incorporates points, challenges, feedback, and digital game tools, can enhance motivation and ...Tirivanhu Muchuweni, Israel Kariyana
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Defining Adult and Numeracy: An Academic and Political Investigation
2018I have for some time been working on the use of the term ‘numeracy’, particularly with reference to adult education research. I have identified many uses and interpretations of ‘numeracy’ in ALM proceedings and other publications. Over time I recognized the need to not only identify how ‘numeracy’ is used, but also ‘mathematics’ and ‘maths’.
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Supporting adults to become numerate citizens: a study of adult numeracy provision in Ireland
ZDM - International Journal on Mathematics Education, 2023Mark Prendergast +2 more
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Is it possible to empower adults through numeracy teaching?
2008All over the world politicians talk about life long or life wide learning and they make special programs to secure that adults have the possibility to participate in education. Numeracy teaching has all over the Western world been a part of this educational program. The politicians and part of the educational system have a very limited goal of numeracy
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Assessed Numeracy Skills and Skill Use of Adults With Learning Disabilities in PIAAC
Learning Disability Quarterly, 2023Margaret Becker Patterson
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