Literacy isn't confined to reading and writing. In an educational context, literacy is considered broadly. Literacy may be expanded to include multiple intelligences and incorporate different learning styles.
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Math literacy is poor in the U.S. I don't mean arithmetic. Many people do not understand basic mathematical concepts. The lack of math literacy limits options and career paths. Math literacy is at least as important as verbal literacy. Technical literacy is also crucial today.