If you struggle with numbers and lots of us do, then you may be interested
in joining us at the upcoming Sweet Treats and Auction scheduled for 4
February 2006 at the Enfield Legionfrom 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. If you struggle with numbers and lots of us do, then you may be interested
in joining us at the upcoming Sweet Treats and Auction scheduled for 4
February 2006 at the Enfield Legionfrom 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
In conjunction with ABC Canada and Literacy Nova Scotia we will display literature that you will find very useful.
Math literacy, also referred to as "numeracy," is defined as the ability and skills required to understand and use numbers as a means of communication. "It's the basic math skills you use in everyday activities," explains ABC Canada's president, Christine Featherstone. "People don't always realize how much you need solid math literacy skills to function in daily life. Everything from filling out a bank deposit slip to filling up your gas tank requires an understanding of numbers and how to apply them."
According to the International Adult Literacy Survey (IALS), approximately 43 per cent of Canadians are at a basic or low numeracy level. This means that about four in ten Canadians struggle with everyday numeracy tasks, such as understanding and using media information, calculating the tax on a purchase, and converting measurements.
Response from the community for our first fund raising event for the current academic year was received with enthusiasm.
The draw raised $321.00 for the promotion and delivery of Adult Literacy programs in East Hants. Ms Katheleen Moriarty of the Truro Futureworx office held the winning ticket #GB218 and was delighted with the wonderful donations in the gift basket.
Rob
MacLellan Executive Director - East
Hants Adult Learning Association
presents
Katheleen Moriarty with the Gift Basket.
A huge Thank You goes out to the business community who came forward with some wonderful gifts. The gift basket was valued at $352.00.
The donors were: Curley Portables - 2 dinner gift certificates, Purolator Couriers Ltd - two managers donated 2 pair of Moosehead Tickets each, Mastodon Ridge Developments - The Last Billion Years, The Ridge Shop Stewiacke - Paperchain Clock, Studio Glass Maitland - gift certificate, Links @ Penn Hills-Golf Cap, Inklings in WoodHand Turned Birds Eye Maple Burl Bowl and a Subways.