Watch a Big Number Natter
Choose an option below and head over to social media to watch some of our amazing #BigNumberNatters
Visit our hubs for free, fun numeracy resources
Tom Rocks talks to Harry Baker
See Tom's series of videos on Twitter talking about turning 10,000 days old and how maths infiltrates every part of our lives.
Lottie and Peter talk about numbers and baking
Join these two star bakers for a Number Natter on Instagram.
Susan Okereke busts a maths myth
Teacher and co-host of the Maths Appeal podcast give her advice to people who think you have to be right to be good at maths.
Emmanuel Asuquo gives some tips for number anxiety
Three tips to deal with money/number anxiety and build confidence with numbers.
Our line-up for the Day
We started the day by setting a world record, with our GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® online number roll.
Then the Big Number Natter took centre stage across social media. There was be more baking from Peter Sawkins has he was joined by fellow baker Lottie Bedlow, Harry Baker and Tom Rocks focused on the role of number confidence in our lives, there was a word from Rachel Riley and Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
Not to mention some fantastic live events in the evening on Instagram.
Through National Numeracy Day 190,000 people
have taken steps to improve their numeracy. Join them by checking your numeracy now!
Join The Big Number Natter
Join the first ever nationwide conversation about numbers. Whether you love it or loathe it, everyone has something to say about maths!
For National Numeracy Day on 18 May 2022 we want everyone to have a natter about numbers, to make the subject a little less scary and as a first step towards improving numeracy.
Number Heroes Competition
Create a picture of you doing your dream job or hobby and tell us how it uses numbers. Let your imagination run wild and win a fantastic prize for yourself and a prize bundle for your nursery, school or youth group. Find out more
Get started in 10 mins
For National Numeracy Day we're inviting everyone to build their confidence with numbers. The National Numeracy Challenge lets you learn at your own pace. Start with a 10min check of your skills.
Become a National Numeracy Day Champion Organisation
Sign up to be a National Numeracy Day Champion and help your school, organisation or community get number confident! In the build up to 18 May 2022 you will receive free, fun materials and resources to use and share and join over 2,810 others Champions helping the nation get on with numbers.
Supporters
KPMG and National Numeracy started National Numeracy Day together in 2018 and through this partnership it's grown bigger every year.
Our amazing supporters are what make National Numeracy Day possible.
Minister for Employment, Mims Davies MP said: “I’m thrilled to be supporting National Numeracy Day as the campaign celebrates its fifth year, empowering people to take steps to improve their skills and boost their confidence."
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