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Making Britain Numerate Focuses on areas of difficulty that many learners face with numeracy, and offers solutions in the form of a range of ideas, methods and resources to resolve those difficulties. Offers a range of clear, direct and contextualised methods and strategies together with detailed explanations as to how and why such methods and strategies should be used and reinforced. Comes in the form of a workbook which offers a step by step guide for learners to progress from L1 numeracy to L3 numeracy. Contains L1, L2 and L3 practice questions (along with answers at the back), with each question supported by one or more worked examples. Offers a critique of, and an alternative to, current initial and diagnostic assessments (paper or computer-based) in the form of a learning assessment together with a rationale for its use. Sets a minimum level and standard for tutors supporting learners with their numeracy. Contains extension work in the form of a L3 numeracy learning guide (also with a step by step guide and worked examples). Acts as a guide and support for tutors in developing their learners' numeracy skills. Is suitable for learners studying functional skills on work-based or college apprenticeship programmes. Considers the needs and concerns of employers with regards to developing their employees numeracy skills Considers the language needs of ESOL learners (e.g. see rationale behind part A of the learning assessment.) Took some inspiration from the numeracy subject specialist course at Bedford College. Comes in the form of a workbook which gives learners the opportunity to demonstrate, and compare and contrast, methods and tutors the opportunity to check them and engage in their learners' learning, and in so doing serves as a motivational tool for learners. Gives learners the opportunity to learn from the assessments and guides, and from their own mistakes.