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sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Numerical Literacy Â鶹´«Ã½ General Education Capacity\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  > <\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ljda9dn0-a51549ea3fb070ab5d3ec351746ea766\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-ljda9dn0-a51549ea3fb070ab5d3ec351746ea766{\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-ljda9dn0-a51549ea3fb070ab5d3ec351746ea766 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-ljda9dn0-a51549ea3fb070ab5d3ec351746ea766 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-ljda9dn0-a51549ea3fb070ab5d3ec351746ea766 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-ljda9dn0-a51549ea3fb070ab5d3ec351746ea766 av-special-heading-h2  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Numerical Literacy<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ljda9ysc-0550af6b6c096421875437e9006eebd1\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-ljda9ysc-0550af6b6c096421875437e9006eebd1 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ljda9ysc-0550af6b6c096421875437e9006eebd1 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"heavy-man\">What:<\/span> The capacity for Numerical Literacy enables students to appropriately extract, interpret, evaluate, construct, communicate, and use quantitative information (e.g., numerical data, equations, graphs, diagrams, tables) and methods to solve problems, evaluate claims, and support decisions in students\u2019 everyday professional, civic, and personal lives Numerical Literacy prepares learners to reason well and solve quantitative problems within various disciplinary and interdisciplinary contexts.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Why:<\/span> To understand trends and solve problems, students\u2019 ability to reason with numbers and mathematical concepts will enable them to formulate, support, and evaluate arguments and concepts with data.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-wdht6v-cbab556ca9496a5e1e8e629e5af57d88\">\n#top .hr.av-wdht6v-cbab556ca9496a5e1e8e629e5af57d88{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:20px;\n}\n.hr.av-wdht6v-cbab556ca9496a5e1e8e629e5af57d88 .hr-inner{\nwidth:100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-wdht6v-cbab556ca9496a5e1e8e629e5af57d88 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_heading  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br 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class='av-special-heading av-8nvfqyv-f9af8b5cdf13c688b1c88bc9d62d6185 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  ><span class=\"heavy-man\">Numerical Literacy Capacity<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-7wtgqg7-54ef7efbf1fc7e3bf558945eb8d389c9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p class=\"heavy-man grow-bro dig-4\">Accurately apply mathematical computations and models to solve real-world problems.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Show proficiency with number systems, mathematical operations, and mathematical properties.<\/li>\n<li>Reach valid conclusions relying on logical arguments\/proofs.<\/li>\n<li>Use computational tools or algorithmic procedures to automate quantitative analysis and decision-making.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"heavy-man grow-bro dig-4\">Apply relevant methods to evaluate quantitative data and identify patterns or trends for further exploration.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Describe how data is gathered and organized.<\/li>\n<li>Describe and differentiate types of data.<\/li>\n<li>Assess the quality of data.<\/li>\n<li>Understand the limitations and analysis of both data and sampling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"heavy-man grow-bro dig-4\">Express numerical data or quantitative information accurately, effectively communicating reasoning and results with suitable notation and terminology.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use mathematical notation appropriate to describe quantitative values and concepts.<\/li>\n<li>Express logical reasoning with accuracy and validity.<\/li>\n<li>Represent mathematical or quantitative results via visual representations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"heavy-man grow-bro dig-4\">Draw valid conclusions based on 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