Early literacy often dominates conversations around foundational learning in today’s educational system. However, despite the emphasis on STEM in later years, the importance of early numeracy in ...

The first panel was separated into two sections, each followed by a brief discussion section. It began with a presentation defining the concept of numeracy by Lynda Ginsburg, an educational researcher ...

Mathematics is a fundamental part of the school curriculum. A strong foundation in maths is essential for success in many other subjects, including science, engineering, economics, and computer ...

This appears to be based on a 2005 study which found that at the age of 30, men and women with poor numeracy were more than twice as likely to be unemployed as those with competent numeracy. The ...

Every year in Australia, the National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) results show Indigenous school students are well behind their non-Indigenous peers. Reducing this disparity is ...

As all mathematicians know, the rift between useful and useless can change with time. Manu gomi I once made the mistake of asking a mathematician why he devoted his whole life to maths. “Because it’s ...