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The troika of adult learners, lifelong learning, and mathematics is a unique one. They all are significant in individual capacity and when intermingled makes a useful combination for the benefit of humanity and society. Adult learners are a significant proportion of the world population, lifelong learning is vital to keep one active and engaged, and mathematical learning is important to success in different walks of life. Adult learners practicing lifelong mathematical learning are supposed to be more productive, economically active, and individually satisfied. Instead of these obvious benefits, it is an irony that promotion of lifelong learning of mathematics among adult learners is not high on national and international agenda.

What are “adult learners”? Adult learners are usually defined as a very diverse group (typically ages 25 and older) with a wide range of abilities, educational and cultural backgrounds, responsibilities and job experiences.

Significance of troika of adult learners, lifelong learning, and mathematics is described.