Minimum proficiency in reading in grade 2 or 3

Indicator Name % of children & young people in grade 2 or 3 achieving at least minimum proficiency level in reading
Indicator ID in PRIME IN00041771

Definition

Definition

This indicator measures the percentage of children and/or young people at the relevant stage of education achieving or exceeding a pre-defined proficiency level in reading. 
Please use the MEAL PIRS to specify the grade or program level chosen, the tools used, and, where possible, the thresholds (for example, % score) appropriate for the relevant level.  

The Country Offices should decide which grade competencies (curricula) are most relevant to measure, the grade 2 or 3 curriculum. Proficiency level should be equivalent to that pre-defined by national standards, formal, non-formal, or other.   
Where national curricula do not exist, please consult the Global Proficiency Framework for decision on thresholds (UNESCO): Global Proficiency Framework for Reading (unesco.org)

 

Please use MEAL PIRS to state the total number of children registered in the project(s). If a sample learning assessment survey was used, please use MEAL PIRS under Source of Data to show sampling method, sample size, confidence level, confidence interval, size of target population,n, and the effect size where a comparison group was also assessed.

Numerator

Number of students in the target grade who reached the minimum proficiency threshold in reading 

Denominator

Total number of students assessed.

 

Please use MEAL PIRS to state the total number of children registered in the project(s). If a sample learning assessment survey was used, please use MEAL PIRS under Source of Data to show sampling method, sample size, confidence level, confidence interval, size of target population, and the effect size where a comparison group was also assessed.

Recommended Means of Verification

Measuring this indicator requires using the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) or Literacy Boost Assessment guidance. To measure this indicator, divide the number of children and/or young people in grades 2 or 3 who have achieved at least the minimum proficiency level in literacy by the total number of children and/or young people in grades 2 or 3. Multiply the result by 100 to convert it to a percentage.

 

Assessments can be conducted through a sample survey (preferably randomized) or an assessment of all students. 

Means of Verification is required to be aligned with national standards. These can be national, regional, or international assessments tests, such as government tools in a given country, Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA), UWEZO, the Literacy Boost Assessment guidance, or other acknowledged tools.   

 

Please use the MEAL PIRS to specify the grade or program level chosen, the tools used, and, where possible, the thresholds (for example, % score) appropriate for the relevant level.

 

See recommended tool: MEAL Education Tools Page: Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) Toolkit | Education Links (edu-links.org)

 

Indicator Attributes

Indicator Prioritisation Global Indicator
Level of Indicator Outcome
Indicator Context Type Quantitative
Theme Education
Sub Theme Basic Education
Donors NORAD
Context Development

Measurement Guidance 

Frequency of Data Collection Annually
Unit of Measure Individual
Data Format Percent
Direction of Desired Change Increasing
Number of Decimal Points Zero
Nature Cumulative
Recommended Disaggregations Disability, Gender , Settlement, Migration Status

SDG Indicator Metadata: https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/files/Metadata-04-01-01.pdf

For minimum proficiency levels, see UNESCO Global Proficiency Framework for Reading: https://gaml.uis.unesco.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/Global-Proficiency-Framework-Reading.pdf

This guidance was prepared by Mya Gordon ©
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