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UPE is used interchangeably with Education for All (EFA) throughout the book.
Uwezo is a Swahili word meaning “capability/ability”. In this context, it refers to the large-scale learning outcome measurement surveys conducted annually in the East African countries of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The five literacy competencies tested (in the official language[s] of instruction) are: (1) recognition of the letters of the alphabet; (2) word recognition; (3) ability to read a short sentence; (4) ability to read a short paragraph; and (5) comprehension of the paragraph (p. 64). The six numeracy competencies tested are: (1) counting; (2) number recognition (two digits); (3) rank ordering of two numbers; (4) addition; (5) subtraction; and (6) multiplication (ibid.).
In this book, “learning outcome” is used synonymously with achievement.
Children in Kenya start primary school (Grades 1–8) at age six.
The reader is invited to read this chapter in detail to appreciate this point.
Children in Tanzania start primary school (Grades 1–7) at age seven.
Children in Uganda start primary school (Grades 1–7) at age seven.
Bεεkunko is a Malian word meaning “everyone’s business”, but in this context, it refers to a learning outcome assessment approach similar to Uwezo in East Africa.
Children in Mali start primary school (Grades 1–6) at age seven.
Jangandoo is a Wolof word meaning “learning together“. In this context, it refers to a learning outcome assessment approach testing reading, mathematics and general knowledge in Senegal, comparable to Uwezo in East Africa and Bεεkunko in Mali.
Children in Senegal start primary school (Grades 1–6) at age seven.
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Msiska, F.G.W. Achieving education for all: Dilemmas in system-wide reforms and learning outcomes in Africa. Int Rev Educ 63, 945–948 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11159-017-9680-z
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