Using Numbers and Calculating (Numeracy Skills)

Read each sentence below and compare the statement to your own performance or ability (you don’t need to give yourself a score).

I use maths in my everyday life such as calculating how much change I should get when I buy things, or working out how much time we need to allow for a journey.

I understand how to divide something into fractions, for example splitting a bill in a café between three people.

I can calculate using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

I can tell when my answers to problems do not make sense - I am good at estimating roughly what the answer should be.

Two calculations - one way out the other seems about right

Cartoon person scratching head as he looks at the sums

If I had to, I could use some of my maths skills to work out how I would need to decorate a room.

Calculation of the amount of wallpaper required for a room

I can explain how I solve problems using maths to my friends or classmates.

I am good at maths.

If none or very few of the statements above apply to you, you should consider finding ways to improve your numeracy skills. For further information about numeracy:

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Using Numbers and Calculating (Numeracy Skills)