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Initiated jointly by NEQMAP and ACER-GEM, this topical case study highlights an example from Nepal of how data from learning assessment are used effectively in education policy and planning.
Published 07/11/18
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The MTEG program assessed around 5000 Class 3 students in 15 provinces of Afghanistan in 2015-2016 in reading and mathematical literacy using a tablet-based assessment. This report provides information on Class 3 achievement and describes the growth in…
Published 09/08/18
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Learning progressions as an inclusive solution to global education monitoring
This short paper describes how the development of global learning progressions provides an innovative solution, to balance the need for flexibility and consistency in global monitoring of learning.
Published 06/06/18
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As a technical partner of the UNESCO Institute for Statistics, ACER-GEM has created reporting scales for reading and maths, with the intention of enabling countries to examine and report the outcomes of their assessment activities using a common framework. The newly…
Published 09/05/18
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Monitoring Trends in Educational Growth: Assessment Framework for Afghanistan
Read the Assessment Framework for the Monitoring Trends in Educational Growth (MTEG) program in Afghanistan. MTEG is designed to monitor the learning growth of students from early to middle years of schooling.
Published 21/12/17
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ACER contributes to the Global Alliance to Monitor Learning
As a technical partner of the UNESCO Institute for Statistics, ACER contributes to the GAML by developing tools and methods to support the monitoring of the Education Sustainable Development Goals, and strengthen countries’ capacity to monitor learning.
Published 20/12/17
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Improving girls' education in Malawi
ACER conducted a sector review of girls’ primary and secondary education in Malawi for UNICEF and Malawi’s Ministry of Education Science and Technology. The review investigated a range of factors that contributed to gender inequalities in access, quality…
Published 20/10/17
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Progress towards a global measurement scale
Ray Adams writes about progress with the collaborative work undertaken by ACER's Centre for Global Education Monitoring (ACER-GEM) with the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) on developing a global scale that benchmarks student performance in reading and…
Published 27/07/17
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Ensuring learning data matters
Translating assessment results into policy and practice is a crucial step in ensuring assessment data are used. This post in UNESCO’s International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP) blog highlights critical steps for reporting and disseminating…
Published 16/02/17
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Using assessment data in education policy and practice: Collaboration and innovation in PILNA
ACER-GEM and the Network on Education Quality Monitoring in the Asia-Pacific (NEQMAP) Secretariat at UNESCO Bangkok have embarked on another joint research initiative. Stakeholders from countries participating in NEQMAP were invited to provide topical case studies…
Published 01/12/16
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Exploring the policy use of large-scale assessment data
A new article with a contribution from ACER’s Petra Lietz synthesises findings from two systematic reviews about the impact of large-scale learning assessments on education policy in developing countries and in the Asia-Pacific region. The article forms part…
Published 13/10/16
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Measuring the impact of citizen-led assessments for improving the quality of education
Effective communication and advocacy activities are essential components in initiating change in education practices and policies. ACER, through the GEM Centre, provided support for the development of an internal monitoring and evaluation system for the Beekunko…
Published 25/07/16
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