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What is the definition of literacy according to the Ministry of Education?
What is the definition of literacy according to the Ministry of Education?
Literacy is the ability to understand, critically analyze and create a variety of forms of communication, including oral, written, visual digital and multimedia to accomplish one‟s goals. It helps students apply reading, writing, speaking and listening skills across a variety of subject areas.
What is the definition of numeracy?
What is the definition of numeracy?
Numeracy is the ability to understand and apply mathematical concepts, processes, and skills to solve problems and make decisions in a variety of situations including real-life scenarios.
Why is literacy important for students?
Why is literacy important for students?
Literacy helps students develop their communication skills to be able to express themselves skilfully and apply reading, writing, speaking and listening skills across a variety of subject areas.
What does numeracy include?
What does numeracy include?
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What are literacy and numeracy considered to be in terms of learning progress?
What are literacy and numeracy considered to be in terms of learning progress?
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What is the Ministry of Education's definition of literacy?
What is the Ministry of Education's definition of literacy?
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What does numeracy involve?
What does numeracy involve?
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How does literacy help students in various subject areas?
How does literacy help students in various subject areas?
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What is the role of numeracy in real-life scenarios?
What is the role of numeracy in real-life scenarios?
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What are the building blocks of effective learning progress?
What are the building blocks of effective learning progress?
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