Early literacy often dominates conversations around foundational learning in today’s educational system. However, despite the emphasis on STEM in later years, the importance of early numeracy in ...

Those with poor numeracy are twice as likely to be unemployed, less likely to own a home and at higher risk of poor health. A lack of numeracy skills is holding back social mobility in the UK, and ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Not bad, but must try harder is probably how UK prime minister Rishi Sunak reads the country’s mathematics ...

This article is authored by Arpan Tulsyan, senior fellow, Centre for New Economic Diplomacy, Observer Research Foundation, ...

This course helps Further Education (FE) lecturers understand how to make maths more accessible and relevant to students by weaving numeracy into everyday vocational subjects. You’ll explore what ...

Mathematics anxiety is a feeling of tension and fear when dealing with numbers or performing calculations. It is a common form of academic anxiety: according to an OECD report, around 40% of students ...

Mathematics is a fundamental part of the school curriculum. A strong foundation in maths is essential for success in many other subjects, including science, engineering, economics, and computer ...

Maths anxiety is the feeling of tension and fear that many people experience when called on to work out a sum. For children, it can lead to behavioural problems in class, as well as physical symptoms ...

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