Literacy FAQs
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Q:
What percentage of New Brunswick adults fall in the lowest literacy levels?
A:
59%
Q:
What is the meaning of literacy?
A:
The ability to understand and use information
Q:
True or False? Literacy profiles in Canada have shown little change over the past five years.
A:
True
Q:
How many adults in New Brunswick over the age of 16 have difficulty with literacy?
A:
300,000 or 59%
Q:
Where in Canada is the highest percentage of adults with low literacy skills?
A:
Eastern Canada
Q:
What are the most common areas of society that literacy has an impact on?
A:
Families, Health, Employment and Crime
Q:
What helps people sustain and enhance their literacy skills?
A:
Daily practice of reading, writing and calculating
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