Research and analysis

Adult skills international survey 2012

These reports look at the literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills of adults in England in comparison with other OECD countries.

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Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
Published
8 October 2013

Applies to England

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The survey is based on tests of adult skills in literacy, numeracy and problem-solving in 25 countries in 2012.

The main report - 鈥榓dult literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills in England鈥� - highlights skill levels in England in comparison with other OECD countries. It also examines:

  • relationships between skill levels and personal characteristics
  • use of skills in work and in everyday life
  • characteristics related to having low skills

The 鈥榗omparative analysis of young adults鈥� report compares the performance of young adults in England against top-performing countries in the survey.

The 鈥榶oung adults鈥� skills gain鈥� report considers how and why the literacy and numeracy skills of young people in England continue to improve after they complete formal education.

The 鈥榣ow skills impact on employment鈥� report compares the relationship between low skills and workers鈥� performance in England with that of other OECD countries.

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Published 8 October 2013

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