Numeracy and Literacy Fundamentals Flashcards

What does a bar graph show?

Answer: Data compared using bars of different lengths or heights to represent values

A bar graph uses rectangular bars to compare data across different categories. The height (or length) of each bar represents its value.

What does it mean to 'skim' a text?

Answer: Read quickly to get a general idea of the content without reading every word

Skimming involves rapidly reading a text to get the overall meaning or main points, without reading every word in detail. It is useful for quickly assessing whether a text is relevant.

A recipe serves 4 people. How much of each ingredient do you need to serve 12 people?

Answer: Three times as much

12 ÷ 4 = 3. To serve 3 times as many people, you need 3 times as much of each ingredient.

Which of the following is a fact (not an opinion)?

Answer: Singapore has the population of about 5.9 million people.

A fact can be verified and is objectively true. 'Singapore has a population of about 5.9 million' is verifiable. The others are opinions — personal judgements.

What is a 'glossary' in a book?

Answer: An alphabetical list of key terms and their definitions, usually at the back of a book

A glossary is an alphabetical list of terms specific to a book or subject, with their definitions, found at the back of the book — useful for finding the meanings of technical words.

What does 'estimate' mean?

Answer: To make a rough calculation or approximation, close to but not exactly the right answer

An estimate is an approximate calculation based on reasoning and available information — close to but not necessarily exactly the right answer. Rounding numbers helps make quick estimates.