Matematinio raštingumo samprata

The analysis of diverse concept of mathematical literacy definitions is presented. There is no best definition of the concept, nor even the most popular definition of the concept. Each country, each scientist use the definition which seems to be the best for the particular country, for the particular time and for the particular person. The components of the mathematical literacy concept is given in the article. These are universality, relevance of the themes, logical (or mathematical, or critical) thinking, mathematical argument, problem solving, number sense, symbol sense, spacial thinking, practical skills, data interpretation, basic mathematical knowledge, cultural aspect, confidence with mathematics, mathematical communication, data and results representation, work with information, experimentation, modeling, using tools and technology, attitudes. The model of the mathematical literacy concept is created in the article.