Improving Literacy with EGRA
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Key Information
At least 250 million school-age children worldwide currently do not know the basics in reading and mathematics. This poor level of literacy drives school drop-out and exam failure and blocks students from progressing to secondary school. Ultimately, it puts millions of children at a cruel disadvantage for the rest of their lives. In order to accurately assess, improve and monitor literacy levels, Concern has refined and expanded the sector-leading Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) tool among the most vulnerable communities. Our EGRA tool – a series of short oral tests taken in the early grades of primary school – allows us to assess and then address children’s learning needs at an early age. It also allows us to identify knowledge gaps, gather robust data and monitor progress so we can accurately evaluate the success of programmes over time.
Lead Implementing Organization(s)
Location(s)
Global
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Government Affiliation
Non-governmental programYears
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Partner(s)
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Ministry Affiliation
UnknownFunder(s)
- Comic Relief
- Irish Aid
- U.K. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
- United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
European Union
COVID-19 Response
UnknownGeographic Scope
Global / regionalMeets gender-transformative education criteria from the TES
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Education areas
Attainment
- Primary completion
- Primary to secondary transition
Quality
- Teacher training
Skills
- Literacy
Cross-cutting areas
- Economic/livelihoods (including savings/financial inclusion, etc.)
- Nutrition
Program participants
Other populations reached
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Participants include
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Program Approaches Back to Top
School-related gender-based violence
- Safe and welcoming schools
Teaching
- In-service teacher training – pedagogy general
Tutoring/strengthening academic skills
- Literacy - in the classroom
- Numeracy - in the classroom
Program Goals Back to Top
Education goals
- Improved academic skills (literacy and numeracy)
- Increased grade attainment
- Increased literacy
- Increased primary school completion
- Increased progression to secondary school
- Increased test scores
Cross-cutting goals
- Improved financial literacy and savings
- Improved health - other