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- description: The Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies, 2011-12 (PIAAC:12), is a study that is part
of the Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) program. PIAAC:12 (https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/piaac/)
is a cross-sectional survey that is designed to assess and compare the basic skills and the broad range of competencies of
adults around the world. The assessment focuses on cognitive and workplace skills needed for successful participation in 21st-century
society and the global economy. The study was conducted using paper-and-pencil and computer-administered direct assessments
of adults' literacy, numeracy, component skills, problem solving in technology-rich environments and in-person interviews
of background questionnaire. PIAAC achieved a 70 percent response rate. Key statistics produced from PIAAC:12 are information
on relationships between individuals' educational background, workplace experiences and skills, occupational attainment,
use of information and communications technology, and cognitive skills in the areas of literacy, numeracy, and problem solving.;
abstract: The Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies, 2011-12 (PIAAC:12), is a study that is part
of the Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) program. PIAAC:12 (https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/piaac/)
is a cross-sectional survey that is designed to assess and compare the basic skills and the broad range of competencies of
adults around the world. The assessment focuses on cognitive and workplace skills needed for successful participation in 21st-century
society and the global economy. The study was conducted using paper-and-pencil and computer-administered direct assessments
of adults' literacy, numeracy, component skills, problem solving in technology-rich environments and in-person interviews
of background questionnaire. PIAAC achieved a 70 percent response rate. Key statistics produced from PIAAC:12 are information
on relationships between individuals' educational background, workplace experiences and skills, occupational attainment,
use of information and communications technology, and cognitive skills in the areas of literacy, numeracy, and problem solving.
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- Title Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies, 2011-12.
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