| Description | One of the first-ever studies of adult literacy and numeracy difficulties in Scotland estimated that 800,000 adults had poor literacy and numeracy skills, with just 15,000 or 2% attending courses to help them improve 2. These findings influenced the Adult Literacy and Numeracy in Scotland strategy, but still left large gaps in our knowledge of the lives of adults with low levels of literacy and numeracy. The research summarised here fills some of those gaps. Commissioned by Learning Connections. |
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| ISBN | 978 0 7559 5514 |
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| Website Publication Date | June 27, 2008 |
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This Summary Report is based on "New Light on Adult Literacy and Numeracy in Scotland" by Samantha Parsons and John Bynner.
Contents
(i) An explanatory note on qualifications
(ii) Key messages
1. Introduction
2. How high are literacy and numeracy levels in Scotland?
3. Why don't more adults try to improve their skills?
4. How important are early life experiences and family background?
5. Do schools make a difference?
6. What impact do low skills levels have on employment and life chances?
7. Where do people with low skills levels live?
8. Can literacy and numeracy abilities influence health and well-being?
9. Main conclusions
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