ERIC Number: ED634303
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Apr-16
Pages: 15
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Examining Time Allocation Patterns of Low-Skilled Adults on Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies Literacy Items
Kaldes, Gal; Tighe, Elizabeth; He, Qiwei
AERA Online Paper Repository, Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (Chicago, IL, Apr 13-16, 2023 and Virtual, May 4-5, 2023)
This study used PIAAC process data to examine time-related allocation patterns (time for the first action, total time, last action) of low-skilled, relative to higher-skilled, adults on digital literacy items. Results suggest that less-skilled (Level 2) and higher skilled adults (Levels 3-5) exhibited similar time allocation patterns; however, less-skilled adults spent slightly less time overall. The lowest-skilled adults (Level 1 and below) spent significantly less time than other groups (time for the first action and total time). There was a smaller difference between adult skill levels on time for last action. Additionally, two distinct clusters of low-skilled adults differed on literacy performance and ICT practices at work. These findings have implications for improving digital test-taking strategies in adult education programs.
Descriptors: Time Management, Literacy Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Education, Adults, Digital Literacy, Test Items, Literacy
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Publication Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC)
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