What is numeracy? Is it not just Maths?

National Numeracy define numeracy as the ability to understand and use maths in daily life, at home, work or school. Numeracy is important for individuals to develop logical thinking and reasoning strategies in their everyday activities. The Kangan Institute state that we need numeracy to solve problems and make sense of numbers, time, patterns and shapes for activities like cooking, reading receipts, reading instructions and even playing sport. Numeracy helps people gain the fundamental skills necessary to achieve success in life

Andreas Schleicher, the director for Education and Skills at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said in 2021 that "good numeracy is the best protection against unemployment, low wages and poor health."