Computer Science
4 years ago

Functional illiteracy in university students hindering economic and social development.

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SSRN Electronic Journal
Literacy Deficiencies in University Students. A Chain of Responsibilities
Sonia Natalia Cogollo Ospina

Paper Summary

The article discusses how many university students have trouble with basic literacy and math skills, which can hold them back in their personal and professional lives. This type of illiteracy, called functional illiteracy, is not always captured in official statistics. This means that the true extent of the problem may be underestimated.

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