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CEFR C2 — Proficiency

Numeracy

Definition

(academic/educational) The ability to understand and work with numbers; competence in basic arithmetic and quantitative reasoning. Often contrasted with literacy in discussions of foundational skills. Collocates with: basic, functional, adult, national, standards, skills, levels.

Example Sentences

1Numeracy is now widely regarded as being as fundamental to a functioning democracy as literacy.
2Is it possible to assess numeracy in a way that captures genuine quantitative reasoning rather than mere rote calculation?
3The report did not attribute the economic stagnation solely to low numeracy, but it identified it as a significant contributing factor.
4Embed numeracy instruction within vocational training rather than treating it as an isolated remedial subject.
5There is a growing body of evidence suggesting that early numeracy skills are a stronger predictor of later academic achievement than early reading ability.

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