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31 Mar 2015
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Long Story Short: Why Is Numeracy Important for Our Everyday Lives?

Numeracy is a critical skill to succeed in higher education and the workforce. In this video interview, Anestine Hector-Mason, AIR senior researcher, explains why the ability to understand and work with numbers significantly impacts not only academic achievement but also everyday life.

See Long Story Short Archive: Complicated Questions, 90-Second Answers

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Opening Our "Mathematical Eyes": Seeing Math in Everything We Do

From July 12 through July 15, 2015 AIR is hosting the 22nd International Conference of Adults Learning Mathematics. The conference will showcase international perspectives related to the teaching and learning of numeracy and mathematics. International thought leaders in these areas will convene around key discussion topics, such as adult numeracy concepts, theories and practice; science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM); numeracy and diversity; numeracy and literacy; and numeracy and the workforce.

 

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  • A Significant Number of U.S. Adults Lack Basic Math Skills
  • Adult Numeracy Initiative
  • Long Story Short: Why Don't More Women Pursue STEM Careers?
  • Long Story Short: How Can School Finance Ensure an Equitable and Adequate Education for All?
  • Long Story Short: Why is Teacher Preparation Critical for the Next Decade?

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