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Materials
> Numeracy
Last updated:
15 jan 2007
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Numeracy |
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Among the
members of the EMMA consortium there is an ongoing discussion about the
definition of numeracy. You can check out the discussion that was going up to late April 2006 by clicking here. |
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An elaboration
on the numeracy concept
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Gail E. FitzSimons |
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Abstract
The construct of
numeracy, where this term or similar has been adopted, is necessarily
situated socially, culturally, historically, and politically. It is also
contested, especially in relation to decisions concerning teaching and
assessment (at a local or an international scale). My own definition is as
follows:
Numeracy is a horizontal discourse which draws upon foundations of
mathematical knowledge developed by individuals over a lifetime of personal
experience and enculturation but which, unlike the vertical discourse
of the discipline of mathematics, relies on common sense and is
context-specific and -dependent, directed towards the achievement of
specific, immediate, and highly relevant goals.
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The
Development of Numeracy Worldwide in a Nutshell |
Mieke van Groenestijn |
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Abstract
Numeracy has, in fact, a long tradition in Europe.
After the second world war many literacy activities started in several
European countries in the fifties and sixties, often church-based and
work-based. It was a main point of attention for UNESCO and the OECD,
organizations which started in 1945 and 1947, just after the war, to rebuild
and reorganize the countries which had been involved in both world wars, in
order to restore and re-develop Europe as an economic and cultural society.
Many adults missed parts of their school years due to the wars......... |
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The Numeracy
concept and definitions on numeracy |
Mieke van Groenestijn |
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Abstract
There are many definitions of numeracy. All definitions are based on the
thoughts of individual persons, or groups of individuals, with different (cultural)
backgrounds and interests. A definition is often only a means to come to a
conclusion about theoretical thoughts or to make theoretical thoughts
operational. Even the way in which definitions are formulated may be
culturally based. When we discuss definitions we should keep this in mind. |
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Construction of numeracy concepts
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Tine Wedege |
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Abstract
As you will see in the EMMA debate, there is a series of distinct concepts
of numeracy coming from different historical, cultural and societal contexts.
However, they are all defined with reference to people's need of functional
mathematical knowledge and skills in everyday life and/or to society's
requirements of mathematically competent workers and citizens. |
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