The importance of measuring adult literacy and numeracy

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Abstract

The Australian Council for Educational Research’s submission to the parliamentary inquiry into adult skills highlights the importance of these skills to Australia’s well-being and economy, and calls on the government to continue participation in an international assessment to monitor outcomes and improve adult education.

Original languageEnglish
JournalDiscover - Vocational and adult education
Publication statusPublished - 28 Jun 2021

Keywords

  • Adult education
  • Adult literacy
  • Adult skills
  • Digital literacy
  • International assessment
  • Literacy
  • Numeracy
  • Programme for International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC)
  • Vocational and adult education

Disciplines

  • Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
  • Vocational Education

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