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Download full textSticht, Thomas G.; Armstrong, William B. – 1994
This compendium of statistical data on adult literacy assessments spanning a 75-year period is designed to serve as a concise and comprehensive reference source for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers. The introduction provides a theoretical framework for interpreting the assessments described. Summarized in Part 1 are major military and…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs
Sticht, Thomas G.; Mikulecky, Larry – 1984
This monograph describes the job-related basic skills requirements of the work force and explores ways of developing and improving the reading, writing, and computational abilities of workers. The paper first examines trends that are influencing the demand for basic skills, such as the decline in youth population and the increase in service and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Basic Skills, Business, Employment Potential
