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One in six people here struggle with literacy while one in four lack numeracy skills, according to a major study published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). It ...

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MARAWI CITY (PIA)–Literacy is a powerful tool against poverty. One of the objectives of the Childhood Rescue Project is to assist its partners in developing and contextualizing tools that can identify ...

The Federal Government has decided that from 2016 student teachers will need to pass a national literacy and numeracy test before being allowed to graduate. The Government will also insist primary ...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Twenty-nine percent of American adults performed at the lowest level for numeracy on a major international study, according to a new report released today by the National ...

Without a doubt, more investments in resources; stronger governance mechanisms; leadership development, including curriculum ...

Up to ten per cent of 5,000 trainee teachers flunked a recent basic skills test aimed to ensure that they have what it takes to educate Australian children. The pilot basic skills test, held for the ...

Victorian students could face another test in order to finish secondary school, with the State Government considering introducing minimum standards for literacy and numeracy. Education Minister James ...

Students who are struggling with literacy and numeracy should not be able to go to university, a major international report suggests. A traditional three-year degree course is costly and unsuitable ...