Education decentralization requires that substantial information be available to local and regional stakeholders. Several countries have successfully piloted school-level information systems known as ‘school report cards’ to promote best practices and involve community members in the reform process.
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Education Data, Information, and Learning Outcomes
Are School Report Cards Effective?
Type: Research
Year of Publishing: 2006
Keywords: Are School Report Cards Effective?, Education Data, Information, Learning Outcomes
Methodology for Evaluating Data Quality
This working paper provides a methodology for assessing the quality of education data by identifying various aspects of the data and its presentation, such as sampling process, error assessment, missing data estimation procedures, comparison to other sources, age of data, and other factors.
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Accurate Demographic Data Needed
Type: Research
Year of Publishing: 2004
Keywords: Accurate Demographic Data Needed, Education Data, Information, Learning Outcomes
Virtually every governmental ministry and supporting organization requires accurate census data to judge demand for services. This is particularly true of health and education ministries, which require good population data by single age, gender, and location. However, some countries still use old and innacurate data.
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Measuring Learning Outcomes in Developing Countries: A Primer
Type: Research
Year of Publishing: 2004
Keywords: Measuring Learning Outcomes in Developing Countries: A Primer, Education Data, Information, Learning Outcomes, Brazil, Canada
Ensuring that educational systems are producing students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need for personal development, productive lives, and citizenship is imperative. Measuring learning outcomes provides useful information for improving educational planning, management, and teaching.
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Measuring Learning Outcomes in Developing Countries: A Primer
Type: Research
Year of Publishing: 2004
Keywords: Measuring Learning Outcomes in Developing Countries: A Primer, Education Data, Information, Learning Outcomes, Brazil, Canada
Ensuring that educational systems are producing students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need for personal development, productive lives, and citizenship is imperative. Measuring learning outcomes provides useful information for improving educational planning, management, and teaching.
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Indicator Handbook for Primary Education (Abridged)
Type: Research
Year of Publishing: 2004
Keywords: Educational attainment, primary education, educational indicators, international organizations
This handbook presents education indicators commonly used by international organizations. For each indicator the study provides a definition, its purpose, data sources, and limitations to characterize education systems and monitor progress towards increased educational attainment at the primary school level.
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