Open AccessLessons from the Pandemic
Author(s) -
Nathan D. Grawe
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
numeracy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1936-4660
DOI - 10.5038/1936-4660.14.2.1404
Subject(s) - numeracy , pandemic , literacy , covid-19 , political science , mathematics education , psychology , pedagogy , public relations , medicine , disease , pathology , infectious disease (medical specialty)
The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the importance of quantitative literacy--for policy makers and the public at large. While all aspects of numeracy have been shown relevant to the past year, our need for broader statistical literacy appear particularly pressing. Pandemic experiences may motivate greater interest in developing numeracy skills.