Adult Canadians score surprisingly low in literacy and numeracy skills.
That’s according to Executive Director at ABC Life Literacy, Mack Rogers who says low skill levels are correlated with financial insecurity and lower civic engagement.
Rogers says literacy and math skills require constant practice, so individuals who don’t challenge these skills at work, see them decline.
He says it’s challenging for adults to recognize subpar skills and to ask for help.
Rogers says 48% of adult Canadians fall below the high school level in literacy and almost 55% score in the two lowest skill levels in numeracy.
