Functional Illiteracy Quiz

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What is the defining characteristic of functional illiteracy?

  • Inability to read or write simple sentences in any language
  • Reading too slowly for practical use
  • Inability to manage daily living and employment tasks that require reading skills beyond a basic level (correct)
  • Reading and writing only in a language other than the predominant language of the environment

How is functional illiteracy different from illiteracy in the strict sense?

  • Functional illiteracy refers to reading too slowly for practical use
  • Functional illiteracy is the inability to read or write simple sentences in any language
  • Functional illiteracy is characterized by inadequate skills for daily living and employment tasks
  • Functional illiteracy may involve reading and writing in a language other than the predominant language of the environment (correct)

In what way might functional illiteracy be defined in languages with phonemic spelling?

  • Inability to read or write simple sentences in any language
  • Reading too slowly for practical use (correct)
  • Inability to effectively use dictionaries and written manuals
  • Inability to manage daily living and employment tasks that require advanced reading and writing skills

What does sociological research suggest about countries with lower levels of functional illiteracy?

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What does the correspondence between functional literacy and civic literacy suggest?

<p>The capacity of schools to ensure students attain functional literacy contributes to a society's level of civic literacy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the American colonists' objection to British Parliament's taxation?

<p>They had no direct representation in the British Parliament (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the American Revolutionary War take place?

<p>1775 to 1783 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the principles on which the United States was established as the first sovereign nation state?

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What was the purpose of the Stamp Act passed by the British Parliament in 1765?

<p>Imposed taxes on official documents, newspapers, and most things printed in the colonies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to the convening of the Stamp Act Congress in New York City?

<p>Colonial protest against the Stamp Act (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Functional Illiteracy

Inability to perform everyday tasks due to inadequate reading and writing skills, despite possessing basic literacy.

Functional Illiteracy (Phonemic Spelling)

Difficulty decoding and spelling words accurately, hindering reading and writing comprehension.

Functional Illiteracy & Society

Higher functional literacy correlates with increased social cohesion, social mobility, and effective civic institutions.

Functional & Civic Literacy

Individuals with higher functional literacy are more likely to participate in civic activities and understand their rights.

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Colonists' Objection to Taxation

Taxation without representation.

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American Revolutionary War Dates

The war took place from 1775 to 1783.

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United States Establishment

First nation-state founded on liberty, democracy, and individual rights.

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The Stamp Act

British Parliament tax on printed materials in the American colonies.

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Purpose of Stamp Act

Raise revenue from the American colonies.

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Stamp Act Congress

Representatives from nine colonies gathered to protest the tax and assert their rights.

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Study Notes

Functional Illiteracy

  • The defining characteristic of functional illiteracy is the inability to read and write well enough to perform everyday tasks, despite having some basic literacy skills.
  • Functional illiteracy is different from illiteracy in the strict sense, as illiteracy refers to a complete lack of reading and writing skills, whereas functional illiteracy implies a limited ability to use reading and writing skills in practical situations.

Functional Illiteracy in Languages with Phonemic Spelling

  • In languages with phonemic spelling, functional illiteracy might be defined as the inability to decode and spell words accurately, leading to difficulties in reading and writing comprehension.

Sociological Research on Functional Illiteracy

  • Sociological research suggests that countries with lower levels of functional illiteracy tend to have more social cohesion, better social mobility, and more effective civic institutions.

Functional Literacy and Civic Literacy

  • The correspondence between functional literacy and civic literacy suggests that individuals with higher functional literacy skills are more likely to participate in civic activities, such as voting, and to have a better understanding of their civic rights and responsibilities.

American Revolutionary War

  • The primary reason for the American colonists' objection to British Parliament's taxation was that the colonists felt they were being unfairly taxed without having representation in Parliament.
  • The American Revolutionary War took place from 1775 to 1783.
  • The United States was established as the first sovereign nation-state based on the principles of liberty, democracy, and individual rights.

The Stamp Act

  • The Stamp Act was passed by the British Parliament in 1765 to raise revenue from the American colonies.
  • The purpose of the Stamp Act was to require colonists to pay a tax on printed materials, such as newspapers and legal documents.
  • The Stamp Act led to the convening of the Stamp Act Congress in New York City, where representatives from nine colonies gathered to protest the tax and assert their rights as British subjects.

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