| Level | |||||
1 |
2 |
3 |
4/5 |
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% |
|||||
| Prose | Canada | 22 |
26 |
33 |
20 |
| Literacy | NB | 29 |
31 |
25 |
16 |
| Document | Canada | 23 |
24 |
30 |
22 |
| Literacy | NB | 29 |
30 |
24 |
16 |
| Quantitative | Canada | 22 |
26 |
32 |
20 |
| Literacy | NB | 25 |
34 |
27 |
14 |
*Levels 4 and 5 are combined because so few people tested at Level 5 that the distinction between the two levels could not be supported with the available sample size
Level 1 - Most Canadians at this level can read but have serious difficulty dealing with printed materials. They most likely identify themselves as people who have problems reading. Almost 50% of Canadians at Level 1 have some books at home and nearly all have a dictionary.
Level 2 - Canadians at this level can deal with material that is simple and clearly laid out when the tasks involved are not too complex. They read, but not well. Their literacy skills may be adequate for the present, but they would find it difficult to learn new job skills requiring a higher level.
Level 3 - Canadians at this level have reading skills effective for many situations and jobs. Clerical workers, for example, may have adequate skills for their jobs at Level 3, but some jobs require higher skills. Level 3 is considered the minimum desired level of literacy for Canadians.
Level 4/5 - Canadians at this level have a wide range of reading skills and can easily deal with a variety of complex material.