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Benchmarking for Precursor Skills in Reading: SDG 4.1.1a South Africa Case Study

This report examines the methodology, planning, and implementation of benchmarking foundational literacy and precursor reading skills in South Africa to support SDG 4.1.1a monitoring. It highlights assessment frameworks, multilingual contexts, and strategies for utilizing learning data across classrooms and national administrations.

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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.

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Teacher Effectiveness in Africa: Longitudinal and Causal Estimates

This paper estimates teacher effectiveness using longitudinal data from a school-based RCT in northern Uganda. It examines the impact of teacher effectiveness and training on early reading outcomes in early primary grades.

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Lowercase Letter Formation Teacher Guide

This practical teacher guide provides explicit, systematic instructions for teaching lowercase letter formation, pencil grip, and handwriting to support early literacy and foundational learning.