What
literacy skills do my readers have?
About 66%
of Aboriginal adults and 31% of non-Aboriginal adults do not have
the literacy skills needed for daily living.
These people
might not be able to:
– Read directions on a medicine bottle.
– Help their child with their homework.
– Fill out a housing application.
About 50%
of NWT adults have the literacy skills needed for daily living.
These people
might not understand:
– A
land claims or impact benefit agreement.
– Medical information.
– An environmental assessment report. |