Assessment
PAL Network generates robust evidence on learning outcomes through oral one-on-one assessments conducted in households. We support members with their existing Citizen Led Assessment (CLA) programmes and further guide prospective members to establish new CLAs within their countries.
ICAN-ICAR
A Globally Comparable, Low-Cost, and Scalable Common Assessment of Children’s Foundational Learning
The PAL Network’s latest initiative, the International Common Assessment of Numeracy (ICAN) and International Common Assessment of Reading (ICAR) is an evolution of the CLA model and brings together a decade long experience in testing and scaling citizen-led assessments across 13 countries, having surveyed over 50,000 children, and having undergone numerous field trials and item analyses to offer a reliable, actionable, comparable snapshot of children’s foundational learning. The assessment tools are in alignment with the Global Proficiency Framework (GPF) and SDG4.1.1(a) reporting requirements and will be publicly available.
Why is it needed?
To highlight the magnitude of the challenge to inform policies
and interventions
To strengthen PAL Network and member voice to engage stakeholders to advocate for Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN)
To monitor progress towards SDGs and contribute to the global discourse and support countries in reporting
To encourage knowledge sharing and cross-country learning within local actors, members and countries