Interviewer instructions
B. Sub Block VIb. For respondents age 5 or older
Question 23: Ability to read and write
A person is said to be able to read and write if he/she is able to read and write a letter or a simple sentences using a certain alphabet.
Note:
a. A blind person who can read and write Braille is considered to be literate.
b. A handicapped person who previously could read and write but because of a handicap is now incapable is considered literate.
c. A person who can only read but cannot write, or vice versa, is considered illiterate.
Ask the Question "Can you read and write using the Latin alphabet?" If the answer is "Yes/able", circle Code 1.
If the answer is "No", ask "Can you read and write using another alphabet such as Arabic, Chinese, Javanese or anothers?" If the answer is "Yes/ able" circle Code 2; but if the answer is "No", circle Code 3.