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Perspectives On Numeracy: Reflections From International Assessments, Dave Tout, Iddo Gal
Perspectives On Numeracy: Reflections From International Assessments, Dave Tout, Iddo Gal
David (Dave) Tout
This paper examines perspectives regarding the mathematical skills expected of adults and school graduates, comparing ideas developed as part of two major multinational comparative assessments of skills: the Programme for International Student Assessment and the Programme for International Assessment of Adult Competencies (also known as the OECD Survey of Adult Skills). The paper reflects on the conceptual and assessment frameworks developed for these two programmes, aiming to shed light on the commonalities and differences between the constructs of numeracy and mathematical literacy and to inform current debate about directions for developing mathematical skills in the 21st Century.
Rethinking Assessment In Vet, Dave Tout
Alls Survey Update : Initial Messages Regarding Numeracy, Dave Tout
Alls Survey Update : Initial Messages Regarding Numeracy, Dave Tout
David (Dave) Tout
In the initial analysis and results coming out from the first wave of the 2003 Adult Literacy and Lifeskills Survey (ALLS) countries, the data seem to be indicating that numeracy plays a more important role in economic returns for individuals than do prose or document literacy, and seem to confirm that men outperform women in the area of numeracy and mathematics. Some of the outcomes stemming from the results that will be of interest when the Australian results are released late in 2007 include: the overlap between respondents' abilities in literacy and numeracy was lower than expected; early school leavers …
The Certificates In Science For Adults : Working Towards Scientific Literacy., Dave Tout
The Certificates In Science For Adults : Working Towards Scientific Literacy., Dave Tout
David (Dave) Tout
The Certificates in Science for Adults are a new set of further education certificates at AQF levels I, II, and III. They are designed for adults who left school early and/or who did not pursue science at school and who now want to improve their knowledge, understanding and skills in science.
Numeracy In The Adult Literacy And Life Skills Project., M Manly, Dave Tout
Numeracy In The Adult Literacy And Life Skills Project., M Manly, Dave Tout
David (Dave) Tout
This paper reports on the development to date of the numeracy conceptual framework for the Adult Literacy and Life Skills (ALL) Project. The inclusion of a numeracy scale in the ALL survey offered a significant opportunity to develop a new conceptual framework for adult numeracy. This paper discusses the meaning of numeracy and the notion of numerate behaviour, represents a framework of five facets, looks at a complexity-rating scheme used to guide construction of the assessment tasks, and finally presents some preliminary findings about adults' ability to solve different percentage tasks.
An Annotated Bibliography Of Workplace Basic Education Resources And Readings: 1996 Update., Dave Tout, M Renshaw, J Kindler
An Annotated Bibliography Of Workplace Basic Education Resources And Readings: 1996 Update., Dave Tout, M Renshaw, J Kindler
David (Dave) Tout
No abstract provided.
Adult Numeracy Teaching : Making Meaning In Mathematics, Dave Tout, Betty Johnston
Adult Numeracy Teaching : Making Meaning In Mathematics, Dave Tout, Betty Johnston
David (Dave) Tout
No abstract provided.
Adult Literacy And Basic Education Into The 1990'S, Bill Bradshaw, Daryl Evans, Dave Tout, Aileen Treloar, Peter Waterhouse
Adult Literacy And Basic Education Into The 1990'S, Bill Bradshaw, Daryl Evans, Dave Tout, Aileen Treloar, Peter Waterhouse
David (Dave) Tout
No abstract provided.
Working Together: New Directions In Adult Basic Education., J Kindler (Ed), Dave Tout (Ed)
Working Together: New Directions In Adult Basic Education., J Kindler (Ed), Dave Tout (Ed)
David (Dave) Tout
The papers appear under the categories of: education, community; management and workforce, and they point to new practices in adult basic education.