The READ 2 RAS Program continues supporting Russia in building the capacity of its experts and researchers in measuring and improving the quality of education. The READ 2 RAS Program continues supporting Russia in building the capacity of its experts and researchers in measuring and improving the quality of education. Two Russian universities continue…
All of the eight READ 2 Trust Fund grant recipient countries continue implementing their project activities. Countries share their recent activities and achievements, as well as plans for the next three months. Read more
Next month, at the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in Bali, Indonesia, the World Bank will reiterate to key stakeholders that investment in human capital is crucial for economic development. Central to the World Bank’s motivation for the Human Capital Project (HCP) is evidence that investments in…
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 Monitoring Goal 4 of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) focuses on ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all. It is a critical goal for World Bank client countries, many of which still struggle with ensuring that children stay in school and learn.…
On April 25, 2018, a group of Kazakh parents whose children were attending the Bayannuur School joined a consultation meeting with the project team of Mongolia’s Education Quality and Reform Project (EQRP) to share their thoughts on their children’s learning needs and experiences at school. The school is located in a rural district near a…
Completed a report on background data analysis for mathematics achievement on the 2014 Grade 10 NAS and reached an agreement with NCERT that analysis on an additional subject of the Grade 10 NAS will be carried out by the Educational Survey Division (ESD) team
Held a final workshop on developing teacher guides and customized reports on the Grade 8 National Assessment results in Math, Physics, and Khmer (language) for 25 participants, including from the Education Quality Assurance Department, subject experts, and teachers Finalized a teacher guide for Mathematics and Physics based on the results of the Grade 8 National…
Prepared an item writing manual for test item writers following a two-day manual revision workshop
Conducted a brainstorming workshop with the Mongolian National University of Education (MNUE) and MECSS to develop strategies for improved pre-service teacher training on formative assessments for reading and math skills in the primary grades, with ongoing development of recommendations for options around material support to the MNUE and specific training needs of teaching faculty
Finalized the analysis of the pilot results of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) in Mathematics for Armenia’s Unified Entrance Examination (UEE)
The manual and the book on assessment tool that measures subject competencies of school students of SAM have been published. Tests of SAM (Student Achievements Monitoring) in educational practice. Author: Nezhnov P.G. The manual is devoted to the system to monitor educational results, called SAM (Student Achievements Monitoring). The book is addressed to teachers,…
Initiated drafting of new systematic criteria on reading scales covering beginner to advanced reading proficiency using guidance from the background paper
Developed the pilot monitoring and mentoring mechanism, which details how the trained teachers will be monitored and provided with methodological support from a team of mentors
Pre-tested the teacher training module for the national reading intervention and delivered training to master trainers who will in turn train primary grade teachers in 108 schools. The master teacher training included two officials from MECSS, 30 provincial education officers, five staff members from the Institute of Teacher Professional Development (ITPD), and five staff members…
Held a rigorous 5-day item writing training (IWT) for 65 subject experts (English, Math, Science, Nepali, and Social Studies) organized by the National Examinations Board (NEB) with technical support from international and national experts; selected 40 subject experts from the IWT attendees to form item writing groups for Language, Math, and Science