noun
- Plural of numeracy; the ability to understand and work with numbers, including basic arithmetic and mathematical concepts.
- Plural of numeracy; different forms or domains of numerical competence (e.g., financial numeracy, scientific numeracy).
Usage: Usually used in educational or policy contexts when discussing multiple types or instances of numerical literacy.
Usage: Used when referring to specialized or context-specific numerical abilities.
Examples
- Schools are working to improve students' numeracies across different age groups.
- The report examined various numeracies required for workplace success.
- Financial numeracies are essential for making informed personal decisions.
- Teachers assessed multiple numeracies, including fractions and percentages.
- Digital numeracies have become increasingly important in modern education.
- The curriculum addresses both basic and advanced numeracies.