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International and Comparative Education

Dr Ursula Schwantner

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Monitoring (Assessment)

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Developing A Tool For Analysing National Assessment Systems, Ursula Schwantner Sep 2019

Developing A Tool For Analysing National Assessment Systems, Ursula Schwantner

Dr Ursula Schwantner

The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Secretariat appointed the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) to develop a tool for analysing national assessment systems and identifying areas for improvement. Known as the Analysis of National Learning Assessment Systems (ANLAS), it provides a framework and tools that help countries, particularly GPE partner developing countries, to examine their national learning assessments and design strategies to address any gaps.


Large-Scale Assessments In The Context Of Developing Countries, Ursula Schwantner Feb 2018

Large-Scale Assessments In The Context Of Developing Countries, Ursula Schwantner

Dr Ursula Schwantner

A new analysis of assessments around the world identifies how best to operate large-scale assessments in developing countries.


In Africa, Many Are In School But Not Learning, Ursula Schwantner Feb 2018

In Africa, Many Are In School But Not Learning, Ursula Schwantner

Dr Ursula Schwantner

ACER analysis for UNICEF examines the major impediments to children’s learning as a considerable proportion of students in Eastern and Southern African schools do not reach expected basic learning benchmarks in numeracy and literacy.