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The competence goals for levels 1-2 in the competence area numeracy are:

At this level the adult should be able to

  • use the position system for positive integers
  • use simple mathematical symbols such as +, −, % and fraction line
  • use simple addition and subtraction in known settings
  • use simple percentages such as 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%, decimals such as 0.25, 0.5 and 1.5, and fractions such as 1/4, 1/3 and 1/2
  • use estimates with simple numbers and assess results
  • make a count and compare numbers
  • use the numbers line for estimates and for showing the size of a number
  • undertake rounding to the nearest whole unit of currency or nearest value of ten
  • double and halve
  • perform simple operations on a calculator

Numerical skills can be applied in various ways in the working life, private life and educational activities. The examples below are illustrative and could be extended with other examples that are relevant to a person.
  • interpret and check bills
  • understand price tags on packaged goods
  • assess the costs of visiting a museum or an amusement park
  • understand simple work plans
  • read a payslip
  • search for/find information in price lists
  • use a calculator to perform simple calculations
  • relate to time schedules for teaching sessions and breaks
  • double a simple food recipe

Source: Vox, Norwegian Agency for Lifelong Learning (2013) Competence goals for basic skills - Examples of local curricula in reading and writing, numeracy, digital skills and oral skills (url)