This background paper was prepared to inform the thematic panel discussion on Learning Recovery and Addressing the Learning Crisis at the 2nd Asia-Pacific Regional Education Ministerial Conference (APREMC-II) in June 2022. The purpose of this paper is to provide key
The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) has created the Catalogue of Learning Assessments to provide standardised, comparable information about learning assessments administered in primary and lower secondary education programmes in countries across the world. For each assessment, the Catalogue provides
Performance assessment is a hot topic in school systems, and educators continue to analyze its costs, benefits, and feasibility as a replacement for high-stakes testing. Until now, researchers and policymakers have had to dig to find out what we know
Toward Universal Learning: Recommendations from the Learning Metrics Task Force presents the full set of recommendations of the Learning Metrics Task Force (LMTF), a multi-stakeholder group of 30 organizations that met from July 2012 through September 2013. The 18-month process
This study, though small in size, can be seen as an attempt towards varied aspects of assessment of learning achievements and as a general picture of students performance in the primary level of schools The study focuses on language and
The Pohnpei Department of Education’s Strategic Plan 2008 – 2012 set forth a standards-based approach to education for the department. It also identified a need for improvements in linkages of standards to curriculum and instruction and the system of support
This is the Ministry of Education Strategic Plan 2008 – 2011. The plan is linked to the Government of Kiribati National Development Strategies 2004-2008– Key Focus Area 4: Equipping people to manage change. It proposes a range of strategies for
This technical brief describes the large-scale assessment measures and practices used in the jurisdictions served by the Pacific Regional Educational Laboratory. The need for effective large-scale assessment was identified as a major priority for improving student achievement in the Pacific
This document includes a curriculum that serves as the structure of primary education in Nepal. It also includes the introduction of subjects, teaching methods and evaluation system, such as the continuous Assessment system (CAS) is focused on classes 1-3 to
This document provides information regarding the vision, goals, learners’ significant capacities, desired characteristics and attributes, learning standards and relevant indicators, allotted time to each subject area for each grade level, and evaluation criteria that correlate with learning standards and consequently
This document provides an outline of the curriculum in Brunei Darussalam and how the curriculum will be broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated, and takes into account each individual’s strengths and weaknesses whilst making provision for progression and 3 continuity. It
The authors report on a survey of primary public and private schools in rural Pakistan with a focus on student achievement as measured through test scores. Absolute learning is low compared with curricular standards and international norms. As in high-income
This document lays out the objectives for education in Tuvalu. The areas discussed include curriculum and assessment; increasing student participation by ensuring access and equity for students with special needs; improving the quality and efficiency of management; monitoring and evaluation;
