mathematical literacy
nounUK /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl ˈlɪtərəsi/
US /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl ˈlɪtərəsi/
Mathematical literacy is being able to use math to solve everyday problems.
Mathematical literacy helps you figure out the best deal at the grocery store.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The ability to understand and work with numbers in real-life situations.
Her mathematical literacy made it easy to compare loan offers.
3. A school subject that teaches practical math for daily life.
The course covers mathematical literacy, from budgeting to reading graphs.
4. The skill of interpreting data, charts, and statistics.
Good mathematical literacy is needed to understand the survey results.