The following table compares mean TOWES scores with Years of Formal Education Completed. There was minimal difference in mean TOWES scores for Years of Formal Education Completed 11 years or less (mean score 2.7), 12-13 years (mean score 2.7) and 14 years or more (mean score 2.6).
| Mean TOWES Scores by Years of Formal Education Completed | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Education |
N | Mean | Reading Text | Document Use | Numeracy |
| ≤ 11 years | 37 | 2.7* | 2.8* | 2.2* | 3.0* |
| 12 – 13 years | 35 | 2.7* | 2.8* | 2.2* | 3.1* |
| ≥ 14 years | 18 | 2.6* | 2.6* | 2.2* | 2.9* |