Overview
Identification
Country or Region
MongoliaTitle
National Assessment of Primary Education Mathematics and Reading
Study Type
National student assessment
Summary
Abstract
The National Assessment of Primary Education Mathematics and Reading has been administered since 2004 by the Educational Evaluation Center to grade 5 (ISCED 1) students in public and private schools.
The National Assessment of Primary Education Mathematics and Reading is a low-stake assessment. It is a written assessment, administered face-to-face and delivered through paper-pencil tests. Test-takers are presented with one of nine test booklets which are aligned with the national curriculum.
The assessment serves the following purposes:
- monitoring education quality levels
- planning education policy reforms
- identifying factors associated with students learning achievement
Kind of Data
Random sample
Units of Analysis
Results are reported at the school, sub-national and national levels. Data are disaggregated by sex, geographic location (urban and rural), and type of schools (public and private).
Results are published in reports, which are available in print. Results are broadcasted on the radio and on television, and published in the media.
Scope
Notes
The National Assessment of Primary Education Mathematics and Reading assesses Mathematics and Reading in Mongolian. Each test has a duration of 60 minutes.
The Mathematics test comprises four sections: Numbers and Numeracy, Algebra, Geometry, and Probability and Statistics.
The Reading test comprises three sections: Listening, Reading comprehension, and Creative essay writing.
Description of test items: Test items consist of multiple choice questions with three or more response options, open-ended questions requiring short constructed responses and essay writing.
Description of stimuli: Test stimuli consist of continuous, non-continuous, mixed and multiple texts.
Reporting metrics: Student performance scores are reported by average score for each subject tested, and by proficiency levels. There are five proficiency levels A, B, C, D and F based on the average score. The minimum requirement to meet the national standard is level D.
Coverage
Geographic Coverage
National
Universe
Students enrolled in grade 5 (ISCED 1) in public and private schools.
Producers and Sponsors
Primary Investigator(s)
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|
|
Educational Evaluation Center
| Government |
Other Producer(s)
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|
|
Educational Evaluation Center
| Government | Test development and administration; data processing and dissemination; programme development |
|
Ministry of Education
| Government | Test administration; programme development; financial support through ministerial budget |
|
International organizations
| N/A | Financial support through grants and donations |
Metadata Production
Metadata Produced By
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation | Role |
|---|
| Educational Evaluation Center | EEC | Government | Data collection |
| UNESCO Institute for Statistics | UIS | United Nations | Questionnaire design, metadata collection, review and publication |
Date of Metadata Production
2014
DDI Document ID
MNG-NA-G5-2008
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