The Importance of Literacy and Numeracy Skills in Education

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This chapter emphasizes the significance of literacy and numeracy skills in education and their impact on individuals and society's economic performance. It discusses how societies with high levels of these skills experience significant GDP growth and highlights the benefits of improving language and math skills even for higher achieving students.

Join math professor, Anna Stokke, in conversation with Daisy Christodoulou. Daisy is a teacher, an author and the Director of Education at No More Marking. They begin by discussing the myth that facts prevent understanding and the importance of content knowledge, with a side discussion on why it is important to memorize math facts. They discuss why basic knowledge cannot just be outsourced to computers. They talk about some common myths about exams and whether exams help students learn. Anna asks Daisy for her thoughts on a practice called ungrading. They talk about how to acquire knowledge and myths surrounding so-called 21st century skills. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who is interested in education!

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Intro and Outro: Coma Media – Catch it

Podington Bear – Squirrel Commotion, Prolifereate

Blue Dot Sessions: Tarte Tatin, Cases to Rest, No Squirrel Commotion, Partly Sage

OY Studio – Light Comedy

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