International assessments

Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS)
PIRLS is organized by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievements (IEA). It measures reading skills at grade 4 and the data can be used to report to indicator 4.1.1a.

Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS -4th Grade)
TIMMS is also organized by the IEA. It measures mathematics and science knowledge at grade 4 and the data can be used to report to indicator 4.1.1a.

Regional assessments 

Regional Comparative and Explanatory Study (ERCE):
ERCE focuses on countries in Latin America and measures mathematics, reading and writing skills at grades 3 and 6. The grade 3 data can be used to report to indicator 4.1.1a.

Programme for the Analysis of Education Systems (PASEC):
PASEC is intended for francophone countries in West Africa and measures reading and mathematics at grades 2 and 6. The grade 2 data can be used to report to indicator 4.1.1a.

Pacific Islands Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (PILNA)
PILNA measures literacy and numeracy knowledge at grades 4 and 6. The grade 4 data can be used to report to indicator 4.1.1a.

Grade 2/3 (4.1.1.a): Predominance of national assessments and only 2 regional assessments