Mathematical competence is the ability to develop and apply mathematical knowledge in day to day life and in classroom interaction in order to solve a range of problems that have been facing by the students. It involves basic mathematical skills like sound mastery of numeracy, adding, subtraction, multiplication and division etc.
Mathematical competence can be read as the capacity to comprehend, assess, evaluate, perform, and apply mathematics in different life situations where mathematics plays an important role. Mathematical competency of an individual can be easily and clearly recognizable and measurable through applying simple practical tests.
Key words: mathematics, comprehend, assess, evaluate
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