Presentation
Does it all add up? What’s the story with mathematical literacy and numeracy? Where to next?
National Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Conference
(2014)
Abstract
This presentation focuses on the mathematical components of the results from PISA and PIAAC. Do the two assessments of mathematical skills assess similar or related skills or are they assessing different skills and abilities? What do the two surveys show regarding the mathematical abilities of young people and adults across Australia? What can young people and adults do in maths? What can’t they do? What insights do PISA and PIAAC provide about the teaching and learning of mathematics? What are the implications for both policy and practice in schools and vocational, adult and workplace education? What are the challenges Australia faces in enhancing the mathematical literacy skills of its citizens?
Keywords
- Mathematical literacy,
- Numeracy,
- PIACC,
- PISA,
- Adults,
- Young people
Disciplines
Publication Date
May, 2014
Citation Information
Ross Turner and Dave Tout. "Does it all add up? What’s the story with mathematical literacy and numeracy? Where to next?" National Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Conference (2014) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/dave_tout/56/