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Understanding Literacy

Definition:Literacy is the ability to read, write, speak and listen – as well as to use numeracy and technology – at a level that enables people to express and understand ideas and opinions, to make decisions and solve problems, to achieve their goals, and to participate fully in their community and in wider society. 
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 In 2005, the results of the International Adult Literacy Skills Survey (IALSS) said more than 50% of New Brunswickers aged 16 and older are at Levels 1 and 2. That represents approximately 300,000 people in our province. Based on the skill level definition below, there are approximately 85,000 adults in New Brunswick at Level 1, 54% of whom are employed; and 173,000 adults at Level 2, 64% of whom are employed.

     •  Level 1: have few basic skills and great difficulty with text
     •  Level 2: have limited skills and cannot read well. At this level, the individual  
          can only deal with material that is simply 
and clearly laid out.
     •  Level 3: have a basic skill level but may have problems with more complex
          tasks. This is considered the minimum skill
 level for successful participation
          in society.

     •  Levels 4 and 5: have high levels of literacy, with a wide range of reading skills
          and many strategies for dealing with 
complex materials. Individuals at this
          level can meet most reading demands and can handle new reading challenges.


​In other words, any adult below Level 3 literacy and numeracy skills has a tough time getting through the day.

​The average for numeracy and problem solving is just below Level 3. Only 45 of 100 adults in Canada - aged 16 to 65 - can do everyday arithmetic and understand the numbers in printed materials.
LLNB is a member of the New Brunswick Adult Literacy and Essential Skills Partnership. The group is committed to strengthening services, strategies and awareness related to adult literacy and essential skills through collaboration. In addition to Laubach Literacy New Brunswick, organizations in the partnership include:
  • Employment and Continuous Learning Services (ECLS), www.gnb.ca
  • Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick (LCNB), www.nb.literacy.ca
  • Conseil pour le développement de l’alphabétisme et des compétences des adultes du Nouveau-Brunswick, CODAC-NB www.codacnb.ca(formerly Le Fédération d’alphabétisation du Nouveau-Brunswick, FANB)
  • COPIAN www.en.copian.ca (formerly National Adult Literacy Database, NALD)
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    • Literacy in NB
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