The survey of adult skills : reader’s companion.

This reader's companion for the Survey of Adult Skills explains what the survey measures and the methodology behind the measurements, provides content of the background questionnaires, examines the relationship between this survey and other skills surveys, as well the issues of 'key competencies"" and measurements of human capital. Foreword and Acknowledgements -- Reader's Guide -- Introduction -- What the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) measures -- The background questionnaire -- The methodology of the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) and the quality of data -- Reporting the results -- Relationship of the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) to other international skills surveys -- The relationship between the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) and the OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) -- The Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) and "key competencies" -- The Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) and the measurement of human capital -- The relationship between the level descriptors used in the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) and those used in IALS and ALL -- Content of background questionnaires -- Project participants. Related Title: Oecd Skills Outlook 2013: First Results From The Survey Of Adult Skills. Reader's Companion For The Initial Results Of The Programme For The International Assessment Of Adult Competencies (piaac). Includes Bibliographical References. Also Available Online. Access Restricted To Authorized Users And Institutions. The Survey of Adult Skills is an international survey conducted in 33 countries as part of the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC). It measures the key cognitive and workplace skills needed for individuals to participate in society and for economies to prosper