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Students’ numeracy skills and practices [PDF]

Adult Skills in Focus, 2018
The results of the Survey of Adult Skills confirm that there is a strong link between the level of numeracy performance and the use of these skills in practice. In view of these findings, countries could further encourage the teaching of numeracy-related disciplines in a wider variety of higher education pathways.
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Unveiling student sentiment dynamics toward AI‐based education through statistical analysis and Monte Carlo simulation

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract This study explores the multifaceted dynamics of student sentiment towards artificial intelligence (AI)‐based education by integrating sentiment analysis techniques with statistical methods, including Monte Carlo simulations and decision tree modelling, alongside qualitative grounded theory analysis.
Volkan Duran, Ercümend Ersanlı, Hurinur Çelik   +2 more
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Realistic mathematics education (RME) to improve literacy and numeracy skills of elementary school students based on teachers’ experience

Infinity
Literacy and numeracy are the abilities of students to use basic mathematics in solving daily life problems, and students should have it. Various studies have shown that Indonesian students' literacy and numeracy skills still need to improve.
Ahmad Fauzan, Yulyanti Harisman, Yerizon Yerizon, Suherman Suherman, Fridgo Tasman, Sahrun Nisa, Sumarwati Sumarwati, Hafizatunnisa Hafizatunnisa, Hamdani Syaputra   +8 more
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Development and validation of the Diabetes Numeracy Test (DNT)

BMC Health Services Research, 2008
Background Low literacy and numeracy skills are common. Adequate numeracy skills are crucial in the management of diabetes. Diabetes patients use numeracy skills to interpret glucose meters, administer medications, follow dietary guidelines and other ...
Fuchs Lynn S, Gregory Rebecca P, Davis Dianne, Cavanaugh Kerri, Wallston Kenneth A, Elasy Tom A, Huizinga Mary, Malone Robert, Cherrington Andrea, DeWalt Darren A, Buse John, Pignone Michael, Rothman Russell L   +12 more
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Is there space for dyslexia in high‐attainment educational environments? Evidence from the Millennium Cohort Study into attainment grouping in English primary schools

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Attainment grouping is an important policy issue and is increasingly practiced in UK primary schools, with researchers presenting contrasting stances on the impact to pupils' attainment and academic self‐concept. This original research statistically analyses the Millennium Cohort Study (MCS) data (N = 3510) and explores: (i) whether dyslexic ...
Esther Alice Outram
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Economic impact of training and education in basic skills: summary of evidence (BIS research paper no.6) [PDF]

, 2009
This paper summarises recent quantitative evidence on the economic returns to having or improving literacy and numeracy skills. The summary includes evidence on earnings and employment, and distinguishes between returns to having basic skills whenever ...

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Low Numeracy Skills Are Associated With Higher BMI [PDF]

Obesity, 2008
Low numeracy skills and obesity are both common. Numeracy skills are used in healthy weight management to monitor caloric intake. The relationship between obesity and numeracy skills in adult primary care patients is unknown. A cross‐sectional study enrolled adult, English‐speaking primary care patients.
Mary Margaret, Huizinga, Bettina M, Beech, Kerri L, Cavanaugh, Tom A, Elasy, Russell L, Rothman   +4 more
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Exploring the use of interactive data dashboards as a tool to support a data‐driven approach to whole‐school health improvement: Case studies from the DATAMIND project in Wales and Scotland

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract School is an important setting for supporting young people's healthy development and positive mental wellbeing. Recent curriculum changes in Scotland and Wales reflect this, adopting a whole‐school approach to health and wellbeing as a central pedagogical focus and responsibility of all working in the sector. Alongside education system reform,
Mary Wilson, Sara Long, Gillian Hewitt, Dawn Haughton, Judith Mabelis, Judith Brown, Sarah Macdonald, Simon Murphy, Joanna Inchley   +8 more
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Home Numeracy Experiences and Numeracy Skills of Preschoolers

British Journal of Teacher Education and Pedagogy
This study examined the relationship between home numeracy experiences and the numeracy skills of preschoolers. Anchored on a descriptive-correlational research design, the study investigated whether the level of home numeracy engagement categorized into numeracy skills, number books, games, and application were significantly related to children’s ...
null Norlykah Busara, null Helen Revalde, null Irene Mamites   +2 more
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Civilising pedagogies: An ethnography of instructional and regulative discourses in government schools in Delhi, India

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Over the years, surveys and data on learning outcomes have consistently shown inadequate levels of learning in schools in India, witnessing a further decline in recent years. Studies within the sociology of education have consistently highlighted the overarching role of class and caste on learning outcomes in schools. Neoliberal policy reforms
Akshita Rawat
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