| FIGURE
52 |
APL - Test Items |
| ITEM 22: |
Examiner says:
"Tim Brown
missed a day of school because of a sore throat.
Write a note to
his teacher, Mrs. Drake, asking that Tim's absence be excused." |
| Part 1. |
Salutation |
| Part 2. |
Message |
| Part 3. |
Who is excused |
| Part 4. |
Signature
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|
Years of
Education |
|
National |
8 years |
less than |
High School |
Some |
College |
|
Average |
or less |
12 years |
Graduate |
College |
Graduate |
| Percent Correct: |
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|
| Part 1. |
78 |
56 |
80 |
81 |
85 |
87 |
| Part 2. |
93 |
77 |
95 |
96 |
97 |
97 |
| Part 3. |
93 |
75 |
95 |
97 |
96 |
97 |
| Part 4. |
71 |
51 |
71 |
74 |
78 |
79 |
|
| Source:
"The Adult Performance Level Study: A report submitted to the
Office of Education Dissemination Review Panel." Undated but
labelled in handwriting "O.K. 3/25/75." |
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