National Numeracy Day

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National Numeracy Day is a big thing in the UK.

We’re in the grip of a numeracy crisis. Around half of working-age people have the numeracy skills of a primary school child. Poor numeracy costs the UK economy up to £25 billion a year. It’s holding us back, and it needs to change.

Not getting on with numbers blights lives and livelihoods, contributing to pervasive problems from unemployment to poor health and debt. Low numeracy can be a lifelong barrier to social mobility.

The strongest predictor of a person’s numeracy skills in the UK is their socio-economic background. Improving skills, confidence and attitudes to numbers and maths makes a real difference to people’s lives by opening up educational, employment and financial opportunities that lead to brighter futures. 

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.

Get all their resources HERE