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Foundational Learning Action Tracker: Results for Africa

This UNICEF report presents 2023 findings from 52 African countries on foundational learning policy action and system effectiveness, using the RAPID framework to monitor progress across five key dimensions.

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Foundational Learning Action Tracker: Results for Africa (November 2024)

This UNICEF snapshot presents 2024 findings from the Foundational Learning Action Tracker (FLAT) across 52 African countries, monitoring government progress on foundational literacy, numeracy, and the RAPID framework dimensions.

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2024 Spotlight on Basic Education Completion and Foundational Learning in Africa: Learning Counts

This continental report evaluates basic education completion and foundational learning across African countries, focusing on curriculum alignment, textbooks, teacher guides, and learning assessments. Published jointly by UNESCO, ADEA, and the African Union, it provides crucial insights into foundational literacy and numeracy outcomes.

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PDF 2022
Thrive by Five Index Report: South Africa

This baseline report provides nationally representative data on early learning outcomes, physical growth, and social-emotional functioning for 4- to 5-year-old children in South Africa's early learning programmes, highlighting key disparities across provinces and income groups.

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Thrive by Five Index Report

This report presents baseline data on the developmental outcomes of 4- to 5-year-old children attending early learning programmes in South Africa. It evaluates early learning, physical growth, and social-emotional functioning to monitor equity and readiness for school.

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PDF 2021
Improving Learner Outcomes Across a School System: The NumberSense Programme and Shikaya Intervention in South Africa

This study examines the impact of the NumberSense Mathematics Programme and the Shikaya intervention on early grade mathematics attainment in South Africa. Utilizing design-based research and EGMA data, it highlights how structured learning materials and teacher coaching improve foundational numeracy.

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PDF 2020
School-Age Learning Assessment Tools: The Foundational Learning Skills Module

This document outlines the UNICEF Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) Foundational Learning Skills module, detailing how foundational reading and numeracy are measured in household surveys. It discusses the development, validity, reliability, and equity findings related to assessing foundational learning outcomes for children.

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PDF 2012
Remedial Education Programs to Accelerate Learning for All

This working paper examines the design, implementation, and evidence base for remedial education programs aimed at improving foundational literacy and numeracy outcomes, preventing dropouts, and addressing low student performance in low-income countries.

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Assessment of Learning Disabilities: Cooperation between Teachers, Psychologists and Parents (African Edition)

This practical guide details methods for assessing learning disabilities in children, emphasizing collaboration among teachers, psychologists, and parents. Developed by African and European experts, it covers reading, spelling, mathematics, and cognitive functions within an African context.

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Practical Language Choices for Improving Foundational Literacy & Numeracy in sub-Saharan Africa

A how-to guide for policymakers and educators on navigating language-of-instruction decisions in foundational literacy and numeracy programs across sub-Saharan Africa, emphasizing mother tongue and multilingual education.

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Assessing Foundational Literacy and Numeracy

Produced by Pratham, this resource outlines the definition, importance, and practical approaches for assessing foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) skills in early childhood and early primary grades to guide targeted instruction.

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