Contribution to Book
Numeracy up front : behind the International Life Skills Survey
The adult numeracy handbook : reframing adult numeracy in Australia
(2003)
Abstract
This paper presents some of the results of the Numeracy Working Group in the International Life Skills Survey (ILSS) and the what the author suggests is a wealth of ideas and concepts that can be of interest to the wider educational sector. The author looks at why numeracy was included in the ILSS and the numeracy framework that was established. Complexity factors, assessment items, results so far and issues, problems and benefits showing up in the survey are discussed.
Keywords
- Mathematical skills,
- Numeracy,
- Surveys,
- Life skills,
- Framework,
- Assessment
Disciplines
Publication Date
2003
Editor
S. Kelly, B. Johnston and K. Yasukawa
Publisher
NSW Adult Literacy and Numeracy Australian Research Consortium
ISBN
1863652955
Citation Information
Dave Tout. "Numeracy up front : behind the International Life Skills Survey" Broadway, NSWThe adult numeracy handbook : reframing adult numeracy in Australia (2003) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/dave_tout/12/