Population Census Jamaica 1991 - IPUMS Subset
Jamaica, 1991
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JAM_1991_PHC_v01_M_v03_A_IPUMS
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Division of Censuses and Related Studies, Statistical Institute of Jamaica, Minnesota Population Center
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- JAM1991-H-H
- JAM1991-P-H
Highest examination passed (JM1991A_0434)
Data file: JAM1991-P-H
Overview
Valid:
0
Invalid:
0
Type:
Discrete
Decimal:
0
Start:
227
End:
228
Width:
2
Range:
-
Format:
Questions and instructions
Literal question
Section 5: Education
[All persons]
Interviewer
(i) For children under 4 years, mark "No" at question 5.1 and go to question 8.1
(ii) For persons over 50 years, mark "No" at question 5.1 and proceed from question 5.2 in relation to the last institution attended.
(iii) For persons between ages 30 and 50 years, say: "It is known that some people try to further their education as they get older" before asking question 5.1.
(iv) For all other persons, i.e. 4-29 years old, proceed directly to question 5.1.
5.7. What is the highest examination that you have / that [the respondent] has passed?
Mark "None" for all persons currently attending/last attended nursery/infant and primary/preparatory schools (See Question 5.2).
[] None
[] CXC Basic, JSC or JSCE, 3rd JLCL, SSC, JC
[] GCE '0' 1-3, CXC General 1-3, AEB 1-3
[] GCE '0' 4+, CXC General 4+, AEB 4+, SC
[] GCE 'A' 1+, HSC
[] College Certificates and Diplomas
[] Other Certificates and Diplomas
[] Degrees and professional qualifications
[] Other
[] Not stated
[All persons]
Interviewer
(i) For children under 4 years, mark "No" at question 5.1 and go to question 8.1
(ii) For persons over 50 years, mark "No" at question 5.1 and proceed from question 5.2 in relation to the last institution attended.
(iii) For persons between ages 30 and 50 years, say: "It is known that some people try to further their education as they get older" before asking question 5.1.
(iv) For all other persons, i.e. 4-29 years old, proceed directly to question 5.1.
5.7. What is the highest examination that you have / that [the respondent] has passed?
Mark "None" for all persons currently attending/last attended nursery/infant and primary/preparatory schools (See Question 5.2).
[] None
[] CXC Basic, JSC or JSCE, 3rd JLCL, SSC, JC
[] GCE '0' 1-3, CXC General 1-3, AEB 1-3
[] GCE '0' 4+, CXC General 4+, AEB 4+, SC
[] GCE 'A' 1+, HSC
[] College Certificates and Diplomas
[] Other Certificates and Diplomas
[] Degrees and professional qualifications
[] Other
[] Not stated
Categories
| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 0 | None |
| 1 | CXC Basic, JSC or JSCE, 3rd JLCL, SSC, JC |
| 2 | GCE O level 1-3, CXC General 1-3, AEB 1-3 |
| 3 | GCE O level 4+, CXC General 4+, AEB 4+, SC |
| 4 | GCE A level 1+, HSC |
| 5 | College certificates and diplomas |
| 6 | Other certificates and diplomas |
| 7 | Degrees and professional qualifications |
| 8 | Other |
| 98 | Unknown |
| 99 | NIU (not in universe) |
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
Section 5 - Education
5.52 General
The aim of the section is to obtain information on the highest level of educational attainment among the entire population. Questions relate not just to current attendance but also to past attendance. As such, this section is relevant not only to school children but also to adults who may be furthering their education full-time or part-time.
You must pay close attention to the instruction on the questionnaire which precede the questions in this section.
5.53 For babies and young children not of school age, the question will obviously not be applicable. You should also be careful in the case of older persons who are not likely to be currently attending an educational institution, but for whom the questions on past attendance are applicable. It is recognized however, that adults do continue their education and the questions are therefore relevant.
5.62 Question 5.7 Highest Examination Passed
This question seeks to obtain the highest examination the person has passed. In general, only persons within a specific age range are eligible to sit for the examinations in which we are interested. It is important therefore that you follow the instruction on the questionnaire which states that you must
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automatically score "None" for all persons who currently attend or last attended either Nursery/Kindergarten or Primary schools. It is recognized that individuals may have passed more than one of the examinations specified so you must make sure that you obtain the highest.
For the Census, the examinations have been ranked in the following order.
None - mark this if the individual has not passed any of the examinations or earned any of the certificates, diplomas or degrees specified.
CXC Basic, JSC, JSCE, 3rd JLCL, SSC, JC - mark this if the individual obtained a certificate in Caribbean Examinations Council Basic, Jamaica School Certificate, Jamaica Certificate of Education, Third Jamaica Local, Secondary School Certificate or the Junior Cambridge Examination.
GCE '0' 1-3, CXC General 1-3, AEB 1-3 - score this for persons who have obtained passes in 1, 2, or 3 subjects in the General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level, the Caribbean Examinations Council General and the Associated Examining Board Examinations. Note that in relation to passes in GCE '0' Level and AEB, only persons obtaining Grades A-C must be regarded as having passed that subject. In relation to the CXC, only Grades 1 and 2 are regarded as passes.
GCE '0' 4+, CXC General 4+, AEB 4+, SC - score this for persons who have obtained passes in 4 or more subjects in the GCE, CXC General and AEB Examinations as well as persons who passed the Senior Cambridge Examinations.
GCE' A' 1+, HSC - mark this for persons who. have obtained passes in 1 or more GCE 'A' Level subjects as well as persons who have passed the Higher Schools Certificate Examination.
College Certificates and Diplomas - this applies to persons who have obtained a Certificate or Diploma from a tertiary institution as listed in Appendix IV.
Other Certificates and Diplomas - this applies to persons who have obtained a Diploma or Certificate from an institution other than a tertiary institution.
Degrees and Professional Qualifications - this applies to individuals who have obtained a Degree from a University or Institution of Higher Learning as a result of examinations taken in connection with the award. Include also persons engaged in professional work who have had training
[p.50]
in specific fields, e.g. lawyers, architects, engineers, certified and chartered accountants.
Other - Score this for individuals who have passed examinations not specified in any of the preceding responses. Include here persons who have passed the First and Second Jamaica Local Examinations, Royal Society of Arts (RSA), The Union of Lancashire and Cheshire Institute (ULCI) and London City Guilds Examinations.
5.52 General
The aim of the section is to obtain information on the highest level of educational attainment among the entire population. Questions relate not just to current attendance but also to past attendance. As such, this section is relevant not only to school children but also to adults who may be furthering their education full-time or part-time.
You must pay close attention to the instruction on the questionnaire which precede the questions in this section.
5.53 For babies and young children not of school age, the question will obviously not be applicable. You should also be careful in the case of older persons who are not likely to be currently attending an educational institution, but for whom the questions on past attendance are applicable. It is recognized however, that adults do continue their education and the questions are therefore relevant.
5.62 Question 5.7 Highest Examination Passed
This question seeks to obtain the highest examination the person has passed. In general, only persons within a specific age range are eligible to sit for the examinations in which we are interested. It is important therefore that you follow the instruction on the questionnaire which states that you must
[p.49]
automatically score "None" for all persons who currently attend or last attended either Nursery/Kindergarten or Primary schools. It is recognized that individuals may have passed more than one of the examinations specified so you must make sure that you obtain the highest.
For the Census, the examinations have been ranked in the following order.
None - mark this if the individual has not passed any of the examinations or earned any of the certificates, diplomas or degrees specified.
CXC Basic, JSC, JSCE, 3rd JLCL, SSC, JC - mark this if the individual obtained a certificate in Caribbean Examinations Council Basic, Jamaica School Certificate, Jamaica Certificate of Education, Third Jamaica Local, Secondary School Certificate or the Junior Cambridge Examination.
GCE '0' 1-3, CXC General 1-3, AEB 1-3 - score this for persons who have obtained passes in 1, 2, or 3 subjects in the General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level, the Caribbean Examinations Council General and the Associated Examining Board Examinations. Note that in relation to passes in GCE '0' Level and AEB, only persons obtaining Grades A-C must be regarded as having passed that subject. In relation to the CXC, only Grades 1 and 2 are regarded as passes.
GCE '0' 4+, CXC General 4+, AEB 4+, SC - score this for persons who have obtained passes in 4 or more subjects in the GCE, CXC General and AEB Examinations as well as persons who passed the Senior Cambridge Examinations.
GCE' A' 1+, HSC - mark this for persons who. have obtained passes in 1 or more GCE 'A' Level subjects as well as persons who have passed the Higher Schools Certificate Examination.
College Certificates and Diplomas - this applies to persons who have obtained a Certificate or Diploma from a tertiary institution as listed in Appendix IV.
Other Certificates and Diplomas - this applies to persons who have obtained a Diploma or Certificate from an institution other than a tertiary institution.
Degrees and Professional Qualifications - this applies to individuals who have obtained a Degree from a University or Institution of Higher Learning as a result of examinations taken in connection with the award. Include also persons engaged in professional work who have had training
[p.50]
in specific fields, e.g. lawyers, architects, engineers, certified and chartered accountants.
Other - Score this for individuals who have passed examinations not specified in any of the preceding responses. Include here persons who have passed the First and Second Jamaica Local Examinations, Royal Society of Arts (RSA), The Union of Lancashire and Cheshire Institute (ULCI) and London City Guilds Examinations.
Description
Definition
This variable indicates the highest examination passed by the person. The 'none' category includes persons who have ever attended school but have not passed the examinations or earned any of the certificates, diplomas or degrees specified.
Universe
Persons age 4+ in private households and some group quarters who have ever attended school
concept
Concept
| Name | Vocabulary |
|---|---|
| Education Variables -- PERSON | IPUMS |