{"id":73,"date":"2022-09-16T19:05:24","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T19:05:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:8888\/gates\/?page_id=73"},"modified":"2023-06-01T00:16:45","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T00:16:45","slug":"methods","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/learningdata.uis.unesco.org\/index.php\/resources\/methods\/","title":{"rendered":"Methods"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Methods<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. MPL and GPF<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Minimum Proficiency Levels (MPLs)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Minimum Proficiency Level (MPL) is the benchmark of basic knowledge in a domain (mathematics, reading, etc.) measured through learning assessments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Resources<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gaml.uis.unesco.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/Minimum-Proficiency-Levels-MPLs.pdf\">Minimum Proficiency Levels used to report for indicator 4.1.1<\/a> UNESCO-UIS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Global Proficiency Framework (GPF)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Global Proficiency Framework, or GPF, describes the specific knowledge and skills that students in grades one to nine should be able to demonstrate in <a href=\"https:\/\/gaml.uis.unesco.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/Global-Proficiency-Framework-Reading.pdf\">reading<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/gaml.uis.unesco.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/Global-Proficiency-Framework-Math.pdf\">mathematics<\/a> at their respective grade levels. It differs from the MPLs in that it assigns student mastery a performance level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Resources<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edu-links.org\/resources\/global-proficiency-framework-reading-and-mathematics\">Global Proficiency Framework for Reading &amp; Math Toolkit<\/a> USAID, Aug 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. National Assessment Methodologies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Statistical Linking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These are methods that can help countries map existing assessment data to regional and international assessment data so that it can be used to report to the 4.1.1 indicator. Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rosetta Stone Study: The Rosetta Stone is a pilot program designed to establish a relationship between existing national and regional assessment data and international assessment scores so that the existing data is relevant to the indicator 4.1.1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AMPL: AMPL has 3 modules (AMPL-a, -b, -c), with each measuring 4.1.1 indicators at the following three levels of education (a: Grade 2\/3, b: end of primary, c: end of lower secondary). AMPL modules can be administered as standalone assessments or as sections integrated into existing assessments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Resources:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tcg.uis.unesco.org\/rosetta-stone\/\">Rosetta Stone Study<\/a>, UNESCO-UIS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learningdata.uis.unesco.org\/index.php\/\/navigator\/what-are-the-options-for-reporting-on-sdg-indicator-4-1-1\/4-4-what-if-a-country-uses-national-assessments\/4-4-b-about-ampl\/\">Learn more about AMPL<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/milo.uis.unesco.org\/\">MILO: Monitoring Impacts on Learning Outcomes<\/a>, UNESCO-UIS, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/milo.uis.unesco.org\/ampl\/\">Assessments for MPLs \u2013 MILO<\/a>, UNESCO-UIS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Non-Statistical Linking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This methodology draws educators, curriculum and subject matter experts together to determine the relationships between existing data and indicator 4.1.1 proficiency levels. Policy Linking is an examples of this method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Policy Linking: This entails training in-country reading and mathematics experts (mainly teachers) to use an internationally approved judgment method to set the minimum score students must achieve to meet the global definition of MPLs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Resources<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edu-links.org\/resources\/policy-linking-measuring-global-learning-outcomes\">Policy Linking for Measuring Global Learning Outcomes Toolkit<\/a>, USAID, March 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gaml.uis.unesco.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/Criteria-for-Policy-Linking-Validity-Draft.pdf\">Draft Criteria for Policy Linking Validity<\/a>, UNESCO-UIS, January 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Resources<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tcg.uis.unesco.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/Countrys-reporting-option-_Zambia_AAEA.Final_.pdf\">Reporting learning outcomes in basic education: Country\u2019s options for indicator 4.1.1<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Additional Assessment Methodology Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/timssandpirls.bc.edu\/\"><strong>TIMSS and PIRLS<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>TIMSS and PIRLS are international assessments that monitor trends in student achievement in mathematics, science, and reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oecd.org\/pisa\/\"><strong>PISA<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>PISA is the OECD\u2019s Programme for International Student Assessment. PISA measures 15-year-olds\u2019 ability to use their reading, mathematics and science knowledge and skills to meet real-life challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www-pasec-confemen-org.translate.goog\/?_x_tr_sch=http&amp;_x_tr_sl=fr&amp;_x_tr_tl=en&amp;_x_tr_hl=en&amp;_x_tr_pto=sc\"><strong>PASEC<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Programme for the Analysis of Education Systems (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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eqap.spc.int\/PILNA\"><strong>PILNA<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>EQAP administers the Pacific Island Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (PILNA), the Pacific\u2019s largest regional assessment of literacy and numeracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seaplm.org\/index.php?lang=en\"><strong>SEA-PLM<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Southeast Asia Primary Learning Metrics (SEA-PLM) is a regional learning assessment and capacity building programme designed by and for Southeast Asian countries to improve relevant and equitable learning outcomes for students in basic education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sacmeq.org\/\"><strong>SACMEQ<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Southern and Eastern Africa Consortium for Monitoring Education Quality (SACMEQ) measures reading and mathematics skills at grade 6 and the data can be used to report to indicator 4.1.1b.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blue-contact is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b2eccd6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Want to learn more about how your country can use learning data? 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Key Resources Minimum Proficiency Levels used to report for indicator 4.1.1 UNESCO-UIS Global Proficiency Framework (GPF) The Global Proficiency Framework, or GPF, describes the specific [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":835,"parent":574,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-73","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/learningdata.uis.unesco.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/73","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/learningdata.uis.unesco.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/learningdata.uis.unesco.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/learningdata.uis.unesco.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/learningdata.uis.unesco.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=73"}],"version-history":[{"count":27,"href":"https:\/\/learningdata.uis.unesco.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/73\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":817,"href":"https:\/\/learningdata.uis.unesco.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/73\/revisions\/817"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/learningdata.uis.unesco.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/574"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/learningdata.uis.unesco.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/835"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/learningdata.uis.unesco.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=73"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}