numeracyreadiness
nounUK /ˈnjuːmərəsi ˈrɛdinəs/
US /ˈnuːmərəsi ˈrɛdinəs/
Being ready to learn about numbers and math.
The teacher checked each child's numeracy readiness before starting the counting games.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A child's basic grasp of numbers before formal schooling begins.
Parents can build numeracy readiness at home by counting stairs and sorting toys.
3. A school's or program's preparation to teach early mathematics effectively.
The preschool improved its numeracy readiness by adding more counting materials.
4. The stage at which a learner can handle simple arithmetic tasks.
His numeracy readiness showed when he added two groups of blocks without help.