Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2018

Suriname, 2018

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Reference ID

SUR_2018_MICS_v01_M

Producer(s)

Ministry of Social Affairs and Public Housing, United Nations Children’s Fund

Collection(s)

UNICEF Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS)

Metadata

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Oct 18, 2019

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Oct 18, 2019

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Data files
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Child adds numbers correctly: 12+24 (FL25E)

Data file: fs

Overview

Valid: 1923

Invalid: 2406

Type: Discrete

Decimal: 0

Start: 285

End: 285

Width: 1

Range: 1 - 7

Format: Numeric

Questions and instructions

Question pretext

Give the child a pencil and paper. Turn the page so the child is looking at the first addition. Make sure the child is looking at this page. Say:

Literal question

Look at this sum. How much is (number plus number)? Tell me the answer. You can use the pencil and paper if it helps you.

Categories

Value	Category	Cases
1	Child adds numbers correctly	1180	61.4%
2	Child didnt add numbers correctly	211	11%
3	No attempt	532	27.7%
7	Inconsistent	0	0%
Sysmiss		2406

Warning: these figures indicate the number of cases found in the data file. They cannot be interpreted as summary statistics of the population of interest.

Interviewer instructions

Record the child's answer before turning the page in the book and repeating the question for the next sum.
If the child does not provide a response after a few seconds, repeat the question. If the child seems unable to provide an answer after repeating the question, mark a 'Z' for the answer on the appropriate row on the questionnaire, turn the booklet page and show the child the next addition.
If the child does not attempt 2 consecutive pairs, say:
Thank you. That is ok. We will go to the next activity.

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