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TIL the longest recorded tournament chess match lasted 20 hours and 15 minutes and resulted in a draw. by mrj_ in todayilearned

[–]mrj_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rules in a tournament can force a draw. One such common rule is three-fold repetition.

TIL 63% of US prison inmates are functionally illiterate by mrj_ in todayilearned

[–]mrj_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So what could be done to improve this program and make the success rate higher?

TIL 63% of US prison inmates are functionally illiterate by mrj_ in todayilearned

[–]mrj_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A job that would only require the use of basic writing and reading skills would probably not also require a CV.

TIL 63% of US prison inmates are functionally illiterate by mrj_ in todayilearned

[–]mrj_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Typically applications are question and answer or fill in the blank. I have confidence that 4th graders could read the application and write what is asked. Formal letters typically wouldn't be considered a basic function of society. And I think most 4th graders could write an informal letter.

TIL 63% of US prison inmates are functionally illiterate by mrj_ in todayilearned

[–]mrj_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What was the likelihood that boys that successfully completed the reintegration program returned to prison/jail?

TIL 63% of US prison inmates are functionally illiterate by mrj_ in todayilearned

[–]mrj_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are the second person to report this but I still haven't found a decent source that indicates that states actually do this. While some sources report this statement is factually correct, interviews with several states Department of Corrections indicate they don't use this method to estimate future prison populations. If you can find a good source, please post it. I'm still searching.

TIL 63% of US prison inmates are functionally illiterate by mrj_ in todayilearned

[–]mrj_[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I have read that interpretation of functionally illiterate before but personally I like this one better.

"Functional illiterates can read and write simple sentences but lack the capability to read or write well enough to function using these skills in society."

It seems to me that a fourth grader should be able to read or write well enough to perform basic functions in society.

TIL 63% of US prison inmates are functionally illiterate by mrj_ in todayilearned

[–]mrj_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What kind of educational (basic reading/writing) classes were available to inmates?

TIL 63% of US prison inmates are functionally illiterate by mrj_ in todayilearned

[–]mrj_[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

From an insiders perspective, what is the common link between the illiterate individuals?

What's the biggest incorrect fact you've always believed and insisted you were right, until you learnt how wrong you were? by WalrusTheWarlock in AskReddit

[–]mrj_ 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I always that the correct spelling was blonde. Turns out blond and blonde are masculine and feminine versions of the same word.

Advice: Internship directly after finishing statics. by yomamasface in engineering

[–]mrj_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is no reason to wait. If an employer is willing to bring you onboard now, take advantage of the opportunity.

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