Mathematical literacy as the 21st century skill

Abstract

In the 21st century, the problems encountered in the daily life are increasingly difficult and complicated. It is important for each individual to know and understand the role of mathematics in real life so that the individual is able to appropriately evaluate and consider the use of mathematics for meeting the needs of being a society member who is constructive, caring, and willing to think. This skill is called mathematical literacy skill. This article reviewed seven articles which focus on what competencies indicate that students have mathematical literacy. The competencies consist of mathematical thinking and reasoning, mathematical argumentation, mathematical communication, modelling, problem posing and solving, representation, symbols, and tools and technology. This article aims to describe the mathematical literacy importance to other researchers, teachers, or preservice mathematics teachers on in researches or mathematics learning processes.