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This discussion paper describes the present context for adult English language, literacy and numeracy policy and provision, and presents an overview of current research in adult numeracy and related fields. It looks at the role of mathematics in language, the needs of specific groups in numeracy education, critical numeracy, assessment and reporting in adult numeracy, and the effects of policy initiatives on adult numeracy provision. The paper concludes by making recommendations for strategic planning of research in adult numeracy.