ABSTRACT
You may have heard about key skills. In essence, they are the generic skills that cross subject boundaries and are useful for life. They cover the following areas:
application of number (numeracy skills);
effective communication (communication skills);
use of computers, etc. (information technology skills);
improving one’s own learning performance (study skills);
effective interaction with others (skills for working with others); and,
meeting needs and solving problems (problem solving skills).