International assessments
Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS)
PIRLS measurement of reading skills at grade 4 and the data can be used to report to indicator 4.1.1b (as well as indicator a, noted in that section).
Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS -4th Grade)
The TIMMS 4th grade measurement of mathematics and science knowledge at grade 4 data can be used to report to indicator 4.1.1b (as well as indicator a, noted in that section).
Regional Assessments
Regional Comparative and Explanatory Study (ERCE):
ERCE is intended for countries in Latin America and measures mathematics, reading and writing skills at grades 3 and 6. The grade 6 data can be used to report to indicator 4.1.1b.
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 6 data can be used to report to indicator 4.1.1b.
Pacific Islands Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (PILNA)
PILNA measures literacy and numeracy knowledge at grades 4 and 6. The grade 6 data can be used to report to indicator 4.1.1b.
Southeast Asia Primary Learning Metrics (SEA-PLM)
SEA-PLM is an assessment conducted by UNICEF. It measures reading, writing, mathematics and global citizenship skills at grade 5 and the data can be used to report to indicator 4.1.1b.
The Southern and Eastern Africa Consortium for Monitoring Education Quality (SACMEQ):
SACMEQ measures reading and mathematics skills at grade 6 and the data can be used to report to indicator 4.1.1b.
