Minimum proficiency in maths in grade 2 or 3

Indicator Name % of children & young people in grade 2 or 3 achieving at least minimum proficiency level in math
Indicator ID in PRIME IN00041528

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 maths.
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.

Numerator

Number of children in the project is closely supported by Save the Children or a partner who meets the predefined standard.

Denominator

Number of children enrolled in the project who participated in the assessment. 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 Math Assessment (EGMA) or Numeracy Boost Assessment guidance. To measure this indicator, divide the number of children and/or young people in grade 2 or 3 who have achieved at least the minimum proficiency level in maths by the total number of children and/or young people in grades 2 and 3. Multiply the result by 100 to convert it to a percentage.

See recommended tool: MEAL Education Tools Page: https://www.edu-links.org/sites/default/files/media/file/EGMA_Toolkit_FINAL.pdf

Indicator Attributes

Indicator Prioritisation Global Indicator
Level of Indicator Outcome
Indicator Context Type Quantitative
Theme Education
Sub Theme Basic Education
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 maths: https://gaml.uis.unesco.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/03/Global-Proficiency-Framework-Math.pdf

This guidance was prepared by Mya Gordon ©
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