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Baseline Evaluation of the Catch-Up Programme in Luapula Province, Zambia

This report presents a baseline evaluation of UNICEF's Catch-up foundational learning and numeracy programme in Luapula Province, Zambia. It assesses learner performance in literacy and numeracy across grades 3 to 5 to measure initial effectiveness and guide future educational interventions.

Literacy Numeracy Zambia
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Administrator · 1.41 MB 2
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Mapping Exemplars of Good Practice in Foundational Literacy and Numeracy in AU Member States

This report by the African Union Commission and UNICEF maps successful, evidence-based practices in foundational literacy and numeracy across AU member states. It highlights scalable interventions in pedagogy, teacher training, and enabling environments to eliminate learning poverty in Africa.

FLN African Union Teacher Professional Development
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Administrator · 22.41 MB 1
PDF 2023
A Study on Toy Based Pedagogy as an Effective Way to Promote Learning in the Foundational Years

This paper explores the role of toy-based pedagogy and indigenous toys in promoting early childhood education and foundational learning and numeracy. It highlights how play materials can support holistic child development, cultural connection, and early literacy and numeracy skills.

Early Childhood Education Early Literacy Foundational Learning and Numeracy
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Administrator · 0.75 MB 1
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The Importance of Phonemic Awareness Instruction for African American Students

This article examines the critical role of explicit phonemic awareness instruction in foundational literacy development, focusing particularly on how educators can support students speaking dialects like African American English to improve reading outcomes.

Early Literacy Inclusive Education FLN
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Administrator · 0.7 MB 1
PDF 2023
How-To Guide: Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL)

This practical guide outlines the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) methodology, focusing on assessing and grouping children by learning level rather than age to improve foundational literacy and numeracy. It details implementation steps, preconditions for success, and scaling strategies used in Nigeria.

Foundational Numeracy Teaching at the Right Level Teacher Training
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Administrator · 0.3 MB 1
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Mapping and Synthesising African Early Childhood Education and Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Research

This study maps and synthesizes early childhood education and foundational learning research across Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the importance of indigenous pedagogical strategies and context-appropriate interventions.

Early Childhood Education Pedagogy Sub-Saharan Africa
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Administrator · 0.12 MB 1
PDF 2014
Early Grade Mathematics Assessment (EGMA) Toolkit

This toolkit provides comprehensive guidance on the development, technical adequacy, adaptation, and assessor training for the Early Grade Mathematics Assessment (EGMA). It serves as a foundational resource for measuring foundational numeracy skills in early primary education.

Numeracy Foundational Learning and Numeracy EGMA
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Administrator · 1.74 MB 1
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AREAi FastTrack+ MVP Prototype: Endline Assessment and Project Implementation Report

This report details the implementation and results of the AREAi FastTrack+ project in the Democratic Republic of Congo, focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) learning outcomes, teacher training, and the use of offline talking books and pens.

Foundational Learning and Numeracy Teacher Training Assessment
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Administrator · 10.84 MB 2