Briefs | 23 February 2017
Setting and Using Benchmarks for Reading Performance
The spread of the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) has yielded a wealth of country-specific evidence on students’ literacy skills.
Reports | 23 February 2017
Lot Quality Assurance Sampling (LQAS) Pilot Activities in Amhara and Tigray, Ethiopia: Final Report
This report summarizes main findings and lessons learned from the piloting of the lot quality assurance sampling (LQAS) methodology in the education sector in Ethiopia. It also suggests next steps for applying the LQAS methodology more broadly for education program monitoring.
Reports | 23 February 2017
Development and Pilot Testing of Additional Subtasks for the Early Grade Reading Assessment: EGRA 2.0
In 2016, RTI International suggested piloting additional subtasks to enhance the Early Grade Reading Assessment instrument. Researchers from RTI collaborated with a team of researchers in Accra, Ghana, to adapt, refine and pilot four subtasks.
Briefs | 23 February 2017
Complements to the Early Grade Reading Assessment: Spelling, Reading Comprehension, and Oral Language Subtasks
The EGRA has been a useful tool to understand students’ progress toward fluent reading. However, users are often left wanting additional information about reading comprehension, writing, and language.
Briefs | 23 February 2017
Results of Social and Behavior Change Communication Pilots in Senegal and Malawi
Social and behavior change communication (SBCC) represents the culmination of decades of research and practice in the public health field, where communication has been a critical element of efforts to encourage positive health behaviors.
A basic tenet of SBCC is that information is necessary but sel
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).
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.