Research impact is measured in different ways. However, these indicators are often based on dubious calculations, says Ludo Waltman. Policymakers try in various ways to evaluate how well researchers ...

In a world drenched in data, we must ensure that students know the meaning of numbers. Our world is awash in numbers. Headlines report the latest interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, hikes or ...

The first panel was separated into two sections, each followed by a brief discussion section. It began with a presentation defining the concept of numeracy by Lynda Ginsburg, an educational researcher ...

This appendix presents background and sample items from some of the measures that have been discussed in this report. For more information about the development and use of these measures, please see ...