| FIGURE
61 |
APL - Test Items |
| ITEM 37: |
Examiner says, as respondents reads
along:
"One day, Mr. Morgan spent $32.50. Just out of
curiosity, he wanted to know how much went for taxes. Here is a
breakdown of what he spent:
4 gallons of gasoline at 45
cents a gallon, total cost $1.80, tax 9 cents a gallon
2
packs of cigarettes at 50 cents a pack, total cost $1.00, tax 26
cents a pack
1 lunch, total cost $2.20, tax 11 cents
groceries,
total cost $25.00, tax 65 cents
medicine, total cost $2.50,
no tax
How much did Mr. Morgan spend on taxes?"
(Correct
response: $1.64) |
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Years of
Education |
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National |
8 years |
less than |
High School |
Some |
College |
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Average |
or less |
12 years |
Graduate |
College |
Graduate |
| Percent Correct: |
51 |
35 |
45 |
54 |
53 |
64 |
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| 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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