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Adult Literacy & Numeracy

Literacy in Appalachia

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Roughly 2 out of 3 adults living in Appalachian counties read at or below an 8th Grade level.
 

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How Literacy is Measured

Adult literacy is measured using the Program from the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC).
 

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Numeracy in Appalachia

Roughly 3 out of 4 adults living in Appalachian counties struggle to perform basic math
 

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