Understanding the Basic Reading Skills of U.S. Adults: Reading Components in the PIAAC Literacy Survey PIAAC

Author(s):

Sabatini, John P.

Publication Year:

2015

Source:

Report of the ETS Center for Research on Human Capital and Education

Document Type:

Report

Page Count:

49

Subject/Key Words:

Reading Skills, Programme for International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC), ETS Center for Research on Human Capital and Education, Adult Literacy, Survey, Native Speakers

Abstract

This critical report asserts that as a country, we must develop a comprehensive and sustained effort and investment to improve the literacy of our adults with low basic skills if we are to protect and enhance our communities, our economy and our democracy.

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