OUMH1603 KEMAHIRAN BELAJAR TOPIK 3

UNTUK ABAD KE-21 Kemahiran Numerasi

LEARNING SKILLS FOR 21STCENTURY Numeracy Skills
LEARNING OUTCOME

By the end of this topic, you should be able to:

Define the term numeracy and innumeracy
Discuss the importance of numeracy in today’s world
Describe the fundamental aspects of numeracy
Apply numeracy in basic day to day problems using
appropriate mathematical methods
 NUMERACY
What is numeracy?
It is a way of connecting literacy and scientific
principles known as “the mirror image of
literacy”.

Numeracy is defined as the ability to

understand and work with the numbers
(fundamental mathematical skills) which
include the ability to understand and analyze
numerical information, express ideas based on
the numerical information and make the right
the conclusions and decisions.

Fundamentals arithmetics (additional,

subtraction, multiplication, division)
THE IMPORTANCE OF
NUMERACY SKILLS
Helps us to function responsibly in everyday life and contribute effectively
to the society.
Train our mind to think logically and critically.
Numeracy allows people to make comparisons in their everyday life.
It also helps us in understanding statistical information such as data, charts,
graphs, infographics.
Its helps us in making reliable decisions in our daily lives.
INNUMERACY (BUTA ANGKA)
Defined as a lack of ability to understand and use numbers in
calculations.
Effect of innumeracy on people lives is much less evident literacy,
commonly seen in those suffering from poverty, poor education
experience and childhood deprivation.
Research has shown that older adults have been associated with lower
numeracy skills.
FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS IN
NUMERACY

1. Reasoning
2. Problem solving
3. Decision making
 REASONING
2 types of reasoning:

i. Deductive reasoning
ii. Inductive reasoning
REASONING
Reasoning is a process of thinking information in a logical way in order
to form a solution or conclusion. It is required to help us to develop
mathematically and allow us to think critically.
Deductive reasoning: is a basic form of valid reasoning and involves
making a logical argument, drawing, conclusions
Example:
“All OUMH1603 learners passed the exam. Amy is an OUMH1603
learner. Therefore, Amy is passed the exam”
If something is true of a class of things in general, it is true for all
members of that class
 REASONING
Inductive reasoning: is the opposite of the deductive reasoning. It involves
looking for patterns and making generalizations.
Example:
“10 can be divided by 2. 10 is even number. Therefore, all even numbers can
be divided by 2”

Scientists use inductive reasoning to formulate hypotheses and theories

whereby the deductive reasoning allows them to apply the theories to specific
situations.
 PROBLEM SOLVING
There are 4 stages of problem solving:
1. Understand the problem
 State the problem using own words, identify the objective of
the problem and find information of the problem.
2. Devise a plan
 Identify the pattern based on the information gathered in stage
1
3. Carry out the plan
 Apply strategies as we defined in stage 2, check each step of
the plan as we proceed and record our work.
4. Look back
 Check the results of the original problem, interpret the solution
and determine if there another method of finding the solution
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DECISION MAKING
Decision making is a process of
making choice by identifying
problem, collecting information,
evaluating the alternative resolutions
and selecting the best solution.
Applied mathematics fields are
essential in strategic management,
health, economy, public policy and
law.
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NUMERACY CONTINUUM AND
EVERYDAY LIFE PRACTICES
Number and operations
 Real numbers, natural numbers, integers,
rational
 4 basic operation (addition, subtraction,
subtraction, multiplication, division)
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 PATTERNS
Patterns and number patterns are the
foundation in mathematics because
they are considered as a building
blocks in understanding numbers.
Recognizing and understanding
numbers sequences help us to generate
algebraic and predict the future and
discover new things.
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FRACTIONS, DECIMALS
NUMBERS AND PERCENTAGES
Fraction represents a part of a whole and its recognized by the
slash that is written between two numbers. Top
number(numerator) and bottom number(denominator). Example:
1/5
Decimal numbers are important in money and conversion.
Decimal are used when we require more precision values than the
whole numbers. Example:60.6kg
Percent comes from the phrase “per cent”
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INTERPRETING STATISTICAL
INFORMATION
Data and statistics are presented in the news and media on various topics, such as in
health, education, economics, politics, environmental issues and many more.
Interpreting the statistics information including charts and infographic allows us to
make conclusions and decisions.
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MEASUREMENT
Provides a standard for things and processes in everyday life. Calculations
involves weight, height, area, volume, time are required in real life contexts and
enable us to workout accurate amounts.
 MULTIPLES, FACTORS AND
PRIMES
Multiple and factors help us to
easily navigate number
relationships in the real world
without relying on our calculator
or phone.
Prime numbers is a whole
number greater than 1 whose only
factors are 1 and itself.