For persons 5 years and over
[Questions S11-12 were asked of all individuals 5 years and older]
S11. Literacy
[] 1 Yes
[] 2 No
17. Literacy
The reading and writing abilities of a person at least 5 years or older. In considering literacy, a person can read or write in any language, or an easy and simple sentence. If a person can only read but is not able to write, he/she is considered illiterate.
Column S11 and S12 ask only persons 5 years and over
[Questions S11 and S12 were asked of persons 5 years and over]
Column S11: Literacy
Procedure for recording the form:
"Literacy" means the ability of a person 5 years of age or older to read and write in any language, [proven] by the ability to read and write a simple sentence. If a person can read but is not able to write, he/she is considered illiterate.
The question asked [to the respondent] will be "Are you able to read and write?"
[] 1 Literate
Record code "1" in the check box
[] 2 Illiterate
Record code "2" in the check box