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Crowther
Numeracy is the "mirror image of literacy".
Additionally, a scientific approach (including observation, hypothesis, experiment, and verification) is emphasised to study one's wonders. -
Steen
Numeracy is the ability to use math fundamentals and adjust to the changes within a rapidly changing technological-advanced world. -
AAMT/DEETYA
Numeracy is the ability to use mathematical concepts (such as numerical, spatial, graphical, statistical, and algebraic concepts) to achieve a specific purpose in a given context i.e. at home, work, or within the community. -
Future SACE
Numeracy is one's ability to understand, analyse, and critically respond, using mathematical skills and knowledge, within an array of contexts. -
ACARA
Numeracy is the capacity to recognize and understand the role of math in the world. Additionally, it is the confidence and willingness to apply maths to their lives -
National Curriculum Board
Numeracy is one's capacity, confidence, and disposition to use mathematics within different contexts. Thus numeracy is the application and utility of math to meet the everyday demands of life.
