Level of the Mathematical Literacy among the University Students

Abstract

Study aimed to investigate the mathematical Literacy level among Hashemite University students. The sample comprised 40 male and 160 female students, the researcher constructed a test to explore the mathematical Literacy level among the students, the results showed a low level of math Literacy, and in all its dimensions (Math nature and its development history; Basic math concepts; Basic skills and functions; Life math applications; and Mathematics as a way of thinking. The results showed that the math Literacy was better among the female than the male students, in t Basic concepts dimension; basic skills and functions dimension and in the overall test of the math Literacy.