| Summary: | Numeracy skills is one of the required skills in the Malaysian Qualification
Framework (MQF) for tertiary education in Malaysia. Numeracy skills is
recognised as one of the must-have daily skills because it develops logical
thinking and reasoning strategies in one’s daily activities. Numeracy skills is a
quantitative skill and living skill needed to solve problems and make sense of
numbers, time, patterns, and shapes for daily activities. Having an adequate
level of numeracy can improve many aspects of our life, including social life,
education, and employment opportunities. Nevertheless, numeracy courses
are also one of the most difficult courses and hence, it is vital to instill this skill
for graduates. It will pose a greater challenge to adult learners in the open
distance learning (ODL) environment. This study is carried out to explore the
effectiveness of online forum discussion for Numeracy topic in Learning Skills
for 21st century course (OUMH1603) using three essential elements in the
online learning process – teaching presence, social presence, and cognitive
presence. The outcome of this study will be useful to facilitate effective and
quality teaching and learning processes for this topic. (Abstract by authors)
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