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Early Mathematics Development
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.
Multimedia | 7 December 2016
Tayari: Ready for Maths!
This is a recording of a webinar delivered through the Global Numeracy Community of Practice. The Tayari Program is charged with developing a tested, cost-effective and scalable model of early childhood education (ECE).
Publications | 21 October 2016
Pro-poor PRIMR: Improving early literacy skills for children from low- income families in Kenya
Article published in Africa Education Review, Volume 12, 2015 - Issue 1. Published Abstract: Children from low-income families are at risk of learning outcome difficulties, particularly in literacy.
Literature Reviews and Desk Studies | 21 October 2016
Mobile Learning and Numeracy: Filling gaps and expanding opportunities for early grade learning
The present study on Mobile Learning and Numeracy examines how mobile learning (m-learning) could influence and improve numeracy education at early grade levels (ages 4-10) especially in low-income countries.
Publications | 21 October 2016
Improving procedural and conceptual mathematics outcomes: evidence from a randomised controlled trial in Kenya
Article published in the Journal of Development Effectiveness, Volume 8, 2016 - Issue 3.
Briefs | 27 September 2016
Policy Brief on the National Early Grade Literacy and Numeracy Survey in Jordan: 2014/2015 Remedial Pilot Research Activity
This brief discusses Jordan's remedial pilot research program which was designed to assist teachers in improving the performance of those children who had fallen behind the general performance level of the rest of the class.