Briefs | 23 February 2017
An Addition to the Toolbox for Measuring Literacy Skills of the Youngest Students: The Group Administered Literacy Assessment (GALA)
The GALA was designed to maximize the benefits of a group-administered instrument, while also taking advantage of lessons learned from the individually administered Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA).
Literature Reviews and Desk Studies | 21 February 2017
Early Primary Mathematics Education in Arab Countries of the Middle East and North Africa
MENA countries are facing significant challenges in providing access to quality education for children in the early grades.
Reports | 21 February 2017
Learning Outcomes Assessments and Numeracy With Reference to Early Grade Numeracy in Low Income Countries
The focus of this desk study is to provide information on the assessment of early numeracy learning outcomes as an integral part of efforts aimed at increasing education quality in low income countries.
Presentations | 21 February 2017
Learning Outcomes Assessments and Numeracy With Reference to Early Grade Numeracy in Low Income Countries (Presentation)
The focus of this desk study is to provide information on the assessment of early numeracy learning outcomes as an integral part of efforts aimed at increasing education quality in low income countries.
Publications | 21 February 2017
Using an Assessment of Early Mathematical Knowledge and Skills to Inform Policy and Practice: Examples from the Early Grade Mathematics Assessment
Article published in the International Journal of Education in Math, Science and Technology, Volume 4, Number 3. (Open Access).
Toolkits and Manuals | 21 February 2017
Early Grade Mathematics Assessment (EGMA) Toolkit
The EGMA Toolkit provides detailed information about the Early Grade Mathematics Assessment. The first chapter provides an introduction to the instrument and summarizes the purposes of the assessment.
Toolkits and Manuals | 17 February 2017
Local Education Monitoring Approach (LEMA) Toolkit
This manual was created at the request of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). It is a tool to guide individuals who are implementing a pilot application in locations that have not previously tested it.
Briefs | 14 February 2017
Can big data save labor market information systems?
Labor markets desperately need information to function effectively and efficiently, making labor market information systems critical public investments.
Briefs | 14 February 2017
Linking Learning to Employment: An Answer to the Global Search for Education Quality and Relevance?
Current approaches to secondary school are producing high numbers of dropouts and low numbers of students well prepared for college and careers.
Reports | 14 February 2017
Lower Mekong Workforce Skills Gap Analysis and Implications for Regional Economic Growth
This report, commissioned by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through the Education Data for Decision Making (EdData) II Program, focuses on ways educational institutions in the tourism and electronics sectors in the Lower Mekong region can better meet private-sector de