Does it all add up? What’s the story with mathematical literacy and numeracy? Where to next?

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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?
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - May 2014
Externally publishedYes
EventNational Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Conference -
Duration: 2 May 2014 → …

Conference

ConferenceNational Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Conference
Period2/05/14 → …

Keywords

  • Mathematical literacy
  • Numeracy
  • PIACC
  • PISA
  • Adults
  • Young people

Disciplines

  • Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
  • International and Comparative Education
  • Science and Mathematics Education

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