Learning assessments and program evaluations help education stakeholders make informed decisions about policy, instruction, and resource allocation. This helps them understand whether their programs are improving their education systems and, more importantly, increasing student learning.
Yet, assessments can vary widely—from nationwide Early Grade Reading Assessments (EGRAs) and Early Grade Mathematics Assessment (EGMAs) to weekly classroom-level formative assessments. Choosing, adapting, implementing, and analyzing results from the most appropriate tools requires a deep understanding of a program’s purpose, the research questions being asked, and the educational environment.