IMPORTANCE OF NUMERACY

In my last post we have discussed the basic definition/meaning of Numeracy .

Now we will definitely talk about its importance and   WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO LEARN THIS SKILL....and if not then how it will affect our life or we can say our daily life without this skill....

WHY is the problem of numeracy so hard to tackle?

Numeracy has been a problem for quite sometimes , the question we must ask ourselves ...are we stuck with the problem or there are ways to solve it...

Research shows that :::

● Fear of maths

● Lack of confidence 

● Dislike of classroom based teaching .

plays  a major role in preventing adults with poor numeracy skills.

There are evidence of low numeracy skills 

which are impacting economy; individuals earning/wages; employment; personal finances.

All economic studies shows numeracy is very important, when it comes to jobs

According to the SKILLS OF LIFE survey( National strategy in England) shows how low numeracy have been a long term problem for the U.K

Numeracy percentage in 2003 was 26% and 2011 was 22 % which is getting worse not better.

They have definitely comeup with practical approaches and targeting 95% skill level by 2020.

 OECD  (Organisation for economic co-operation and development) is an international organisation that works to build better policies for better lives and promote world trade and improve global economy has a survey regarding numeracy  and literacy skills .

POOR  NUMERACY  IS  A  PROBLEM  WE  MUST TACKLE  NOW . 

As High Numeracy skills are better for ::

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NUMERACY

What is NUMERACY......

Why INDIA aims to achieve universal fundamental numeracy by 2025......

These are question which will definitely strike in ur mind with new education policy which has changed the whole prospective of Indian education.

So here we present Numeracy which is integral part of our life.....

NUMERACY is the skill / ability to use numbers and mathematical approaches in all aspects of life not just doing simple addition and subtraction but is very important for individuals to develop logical thinking and reasoning strategies  in their every day life(from new born to professional).

Basic Skills::

Addition, Subtraction,counting ,sorting ,recognising shapes , using comparative ( short and tall), or superlative(shortest and tallest).etc..

Interpret data, charts, graphs...

Make sense of numbers , time, patterns , reading receipts , paying Bills etc...

HOW TO IMPROVE OUR BASIC SKILLS

-Ask open ended question.

-Use manipulatives

-Use hands on 

-Think about thinking 

-Personalise your child 's learning experiences.

-Make your child involve in day to day household or anything u do.

    For example

Give me two tomatoes. 

Change ur tone while using big or small, empty or full etc.

I hope now we can understand our National Mission of Numeracy according to new education policy and its importance. 

 Keep smiling...

Keep using your numeracy skills and educating our future generations......😊😊