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Takashi Yamashita; Wonmai Punksungka; Donnette Narine; Abigail Helsinger; Jenna W. Kramer; Phyllis A. Cummins; Rita Karam – International Journal of Lifelong Education, 2023
Adult numeracy is one of the essential skill sets to navigate through numeric information-rich labour markets in general, and STEM industries in particular. Yet, relatively little is known about how numeracy skills are used in different settings in the USA. This study examined numeracy skill use patterns of STEM and non-STEM workers at work and…
Descriptors: Numeracy, STEM Education, STEM Careers, Work Environment
Pullman, Ashley; Chen, Michelle Y. – International Journal of Lifelong Education, 2020
According to practice engagement theory within the field of adult education, everyday workplace activities offer an opportunity for skill development among youth and young adults; yet, prior research highlights the prevalence of routine and low-skill work within entry-level jobs. Utilising data from the Programme for the International Assessment…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Workplace Literacy, Numeracy, Problem Solving
Yamashita, Takashi; Cummins, Phyllis A.; Millar, Roberto J.; Sahoo, Shalini; Smith, Thomas J. – International Journal of Lifelong Education, 2019
The objective of this study is to examine the associations between the motivation to learn, basic skills (i.e. literacy and numeracy), and organised adult education and training (AET) participation among the middle-aged and older adults in the USA. Rapid technological advancement and globalisation necessitate individuals to engage in lifelong…
Descriptors: Learning Motivation, Basic Skills, Literacy, Numeracy