Monday, March 7, 2011

Mapping Canada’s math skills reveals huge disparities


As reported in the Globe & Mail on March 5, 2011, "55 per cent of adult Canadians are lacking in the basic numeracy skills they need to navigate their lives." Interactive mapping developed by the Canadian Council on Learning sends a powerful visual message about the need for local learning opportunities for Canadians to boost their literacy and numeracy skills and be ready to "thrive personally and handle the jobs that will keep the country competitive."

http://www.ccl-cca.ca/CCL/Topic/Literacy/CCLLiteracy.html

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