numeracy
noun
nu·mer·acy ˈn(y)ü-mə-rə-sē 
ˈn(y)üm-rə-
: ability to understand and work with numbers : the quality or state of being numerate
The quality of education at the school is outstanding. Levels of literacy and numeracy are exceptionally good and the number of children requiring remedial attention is low.
Ruth Rendell et al.
Ruth Rendell et al.Literacy, numeracy and a sense of scientific problem-solving are the fundamental underpinnings of education for everybody, rich and poor alike. David Hamburg
David Hamburg
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web One aspect that sets the CCSU child care center apart from other facilities is its curriculum, which works on literacy, numeracy and school readiness. Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2022 The survey assesses adults for a range of skills, including reading ability and comprehension, numeracy and digital problem-solving. Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 12 Sep. 2022 In addition to affecting literacy and numeracy skills, lockdowns also hindered the development of language and communication, physical co-ordination and social and emotional skills, according to new research. Nick Morrison, Forbes, 17 May 2022 To remedy learning losses, school systems need to go back to basics (foundational literacy and numeracy) and allow children to reconnect and catch up. Yamini Aiyar For Cnn Business Perspectives, CNN, 21 Mar. 2022 American schools notoriously struggle to impart basic literacy and numeracy. Samuel Goldman, The Week, 9 Oct. 2021 The board gave the highest rating to the focus area of securing funding for early literacy, numeracy and intervention. Lauryn Schroeder, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2021 Since the Taliban seized control of her province earlier this month, Mozhgan has attended a wedding with no music and stopped her numeracy lessons for adult women. Zahra Nader, Time, 20 Aug. 2021 As The Times’ Howard Blume explains, the new Mathematics Framework is intended to broaden numeracy in most students. Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2021 See More
Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2022 The survey assesses adults for a range of skills, including reading ability and comprehension, numeracy and digital problem-solving. Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 12 Sep. 2022 In addition to affecting literacy and numeracy skills, lockdowns also hindered the development of language and communication, physical co-ordination and social and emotional skills, according to new research. Nick Morrison, Forbes, 17 May 2022 To remedy learning losses, school systems need to go back to basics (foundational literacy and numeracy) and allow children to reconnect and catch up. Yamini Aiyar For Cnn Business Perspectives, CNN, 21 Mar. 2022 American schools notoriously struggle to impart basic literacy and numeracy. Samuel Goldman, The Week, 9 Oct. 2021 The board gave the highest rating to the focus area of securing funding for early literacy, numeracy and intervention. Lauryn Schroeder, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2021 Since the Taliban seized control of her province earlier this month, Mozhgan has attended a wedding with no music and stopped her numeracy lessons for adult women. Zahra Nader, Time, 20 Aug. 2021 As The Times’ Howard Blume explains, the new Mathematics Framework is intended to broaden numeracy in most students. Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Latin numerus number + English -acy (as in literacy)
First Known Use
1959, in the meaning defined above