Numeracy

A strong focus on numeracy is essential: all children and young people require numeracy skills to gain access to learning and to succeed in life. Confidence and competence in numeracy provide the foundations for lifelong learning. 

What is Numeracy?

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Why is it important?

Numeracy is about being able to understand and use numbers in a range of situations, for example, when solving problems or making decisions in situations involving numbers.