'Tackling the challenge of low numeracy skills in young people and adults'

Effective numeracy teaching that is built into practical training makes a real difference to young people and adults in their work and personal lives, according to an Ofsted report However, weak numeracy provision focused on worksheets and repetitive exercises can leave them both failing to understand mathematical concepts and incapable of applying their learning in their everyday lives. Numeracy is central to success at work and educational progress. The report 'Tackling the challenge of low numeracy skills in young people and adults', highlights the key features of good practice and identifies the most common weaknesses of poor numeracy provision seen by inspectors during visits to colleges and to sessions held in the workplace, community settings and prisons. Summary document. http://www.natecla.org.uk/uploads/documents/doc_3264.pdf To go to the Ofsted website clik 'more'

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