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Down Syndrome Research and Practice, 2007 Understanding number concepts and basic mathematical skills is important for many everyday activities in modern societies. Little is understood about the numeracy abilities of people with Down syndrome. At present, it appears that numeracy is an area of relative difficulty and that progress with more complex mathematical understanding is slow. However,
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Proportional reasoning as a threshold to numeracy at university: A framework for analysis
Pythagoras, 2013 There is a generally acknowledged need for students to be quantitatively literate in an increasingly quantitative world. This includes the ability to reason critically about data in context.
Pam Lloyd, Vera Frith
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Frontiers in Psychology, 2022 Children’s numeracy competencies are not only relevant for their academic achievement, but also later in life. The development of early numeracy competencies is influenced by children’s learning environment.
Anna Mues +3 more
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What mathematics knowledge for teaching is used by a Grade 2 teacher when teaching counting
South African Journal of Childhood Education, 2019 Background: The study on which this article is based investigated the Mathematics Knowledge for Teaching (MKfT) that a well experienced Grade 2 teacher utilized when teaching counting. Aim: In this paper we share excerpts from one of the lessons of this
Samukeliso Chikiwa +2 more
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The relationship between low perceived numeracy and cancer knowledge, beliefs, and affect. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2018 Low numeracy may skew patient perceptions of information about cancer. This paper examines the relationship between self-reported measures of perceived numeracy and cancer knowledge, beliefs, and affect, using results from 3,052 respondents to the 2007 ...
Katherine Ross +2 more
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The quantitative literacy of South African school-leavers who qualify for higher education
Pythagoras, 2017 There is an articulation gap for many students between the literacy practices developed at school and those demanded by higher education. While the school sector is often well attuned to the school-leaving assessments, it may not be as aware of the ...
Robert Prince, Vera Frith
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Al-Athfaal, 2023 Literacy and numeracy are one of the government's focuses in developing human resources in Indonesia. According to several studies, Indonesia ranks lower in literacy and numeracy.
Yoga Aditia Ragil +1 more
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Evolution of Numeracy and the National Numeracy Network
Numeracy, 2008 The National Numeracy Network grew from heightened awareness of the complex and sophisticated nature of quantitative literacy and the resulting need for interdisciplinary attention to education for quantitative literacy in schools and colleges. This complexity and sophistication applies especially to the US where it is fueled by an agile economy and ...
Madison, Bernard L, Steen, Lynn Arthur
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Clinician Numeracy: The Development of an Assessment Measure for Doctors
Numeracy, 2016 Low numeracy in doctors poses serious risks to patient safety because inaccurate drug dose calculation may lead to under-treatment or overdose, while erroneous data interpretation affects medical decision making.
Anne A. Taylor, Lucie M. Byrne-Davis
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Numeracy Programming at Major Canadian Urban Libraries: An Exploratory Study
Partnership: The Canadian Journal of Library and Information Practice and Research, 2020 The Government of Canada identifies numeracy as a foundational skill for work, learning, and life. Libraries have historically been champions of literacy; however, the role of libraries in developing numeracy skills is understudied.
Andrea Budac +4 more
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