TED Talk: How to Respond to Literacy Crisis

What percentage of students entering fourth grade read at a proficient level?

• 86%

• 50%

• 22%

• 37%

What critical educational transition is expected by fourth grade?

• From learning to read to reading to learn

• From reading to learn to learning to read

• From arithmetic to algebra

• From memorization to critical thinking

By what percentage do illiterate adults earn less than their literate counterparts?

• 10-20%

• 30-42%

• 50-60%

• 15-25%

What is the impact of illiteracy on employment?

• No impact

• Higher employment rates

• Only affects high-income jobs

• Lower employment rates

Who suggested learning to read is the most difficult and revolutionary thing for the human brain?

• Marie Curie

• Stephen Hawking

• Albert Einstein

• John Steinbeck

How is reading fundamentally different from the other five senses?

• It is not natural and must be acquired

• It is innate from birth

• It is less important

• It does not evolve

What is NOT listed as a key determinant of literacy according to the Annie Casey Foundation?

• School readiness

• Teacher quality

• Nutritional status

• Family stressors

What is a proposed solution for early detection of reading disorders?

• Parental observation

• Annual physical exams

• 15-minute diagnostic exams by kindergarten teachers

• Self-assessment by students

What approach is suggested for coordinating efforts against illiteracy?

• Collective impact

• Individualized learning

• Government mandates

• Private tutoring

What role can the community play in combating illiteracy?

• Ignoring the problem

• Establishing a continuum of care

• Providing free books

• Leaving it to schools