The competence goals for level 4 in the competence area numeracy are:

At this level the adult should be able to

  • describe the position system for decimal numbers, calculate using positive and negative integers, decimal numbers, fractions, percentages and thousandths, and place them on the numbers line
  • read a system of coordinates
  • recognize and use the concepts percentage point, percentage factor and thousandth in practical settings
  • use simple formulas for calculation of magnitudes such as circumference, area and volume
  • draw up a simple budget and make calculations related to personal finances
  • use ratios in practical settings

Numerical skills can be applied in various ways in the working life, private life and educational activities. The examples below are illustrative and could be extended with other examples that are relevant to a person.
  • identify and choose a supplier of mobile phone services on the basis of personal needs
  • compare total travel costs of various destinations
  • calculate the percentage discount of a commodity
  • calculate weekly wages from hourly pay, or monthly wages from annual wages
  • write reports containing numerical information and simple graphs of, for example, sales or production figures
  • make a cost estimate for major purchases
  • assess the degree of accuracy using a calculator
  • use a calculator to process fractions and decimal numbers
  • use percentage factors to calculate population growth over time

Source: Vox, Norwegian Agency for Lifelong Learning (2013) Competence goals for basic skills - Examples of local curricula in reading and writing, numeracy, digital skills and oral skills (url)