Adult Literacy in the United States


FIGURE 7	ARMED FORCES QUALIFICATION TEST - 1953 - 1973

Vocabulary, Mathematics, Mechanical Ability,
Spacial Relationship Subtests of the AFQT for 1953-73.

Vocabulary
	There will be variable winds.	He is a man of great vigor
	A) shifting B) chilling C) steady D) mild	A) wickedness B) strength C) reputation D) wisdom
Mathematics
	If 12 men are needed to run 4 machines how many men are needed to run 20 machines	During one year the fruit crop was 500 bushels. The next year the crop increased 102 percent. How many bushels were produced in both years?
	A) 24 B) 48 C) 60 D) 80	A) 510 B) 602 C) 1,010 D) 1,510

Source: De Neufrille, R. & Conner, C. (1966, October). How good are our schools? Armed Forces Qualification Test Provides a Clue. American Education.p.7

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