Numeracy doesn't mean complex skills, like algebra, it means being confident enough to use basic maths in real-life situations. There is no universally agreed definition, but at National Numeracy we …

Feb 21, 2019 · The Essentials of Numeracy are the skills and attitudes that everyone needs to use numbers and data to make good decisions at work and at home.

Find out why maths is important and why we need numbers at all ages, as well as exploring the effects of poor numeracy skills in everyday life.

Dyscalculia makes learning, using and understanding maths a struggle every day. Find out more, and get tips for a brighter future from people who understand.

Schools are required to deliver a 1-hour workshop to parents/carers called, ‘Help Your Child Love Maths!’ National Numeracy provide all training and resources to deliver the workshop, and it can be …

umbers and maths. Talking about how you feel about maths with other people is important as it helps us all feel better about numbers and more confident about using them

May 13, 2025 · Around half of UK adults struggle with maths, with the number skills roughly expected at primary school level. Poor numeracy costs the economy £25 billion a year. On average, people with …

Of those 16-24 year olds with a grade C or above in GCSE maths, less than a quarter were at an equivalent level when their numeracy was tested6 - suggesting that GCSE is no guarantee of good …

The National Numeracy Challenge is a free and easy-to-use website you can use to improve your confidence with numbers. You can access the Challenge from your phone, tablet or computer at …

National Numeracy is the UK’s only charity dedicated to everyday maths. We aim to boost social mobility and inclusion through numeracy in communities where the need is greatest.