Accelerated Quality Education for Liberian Children: Summative Assessment Training Package 2018
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Accelerated Quality Education for Liberian Children is a program implemented by USAID/Liberia, with the goal of improving the quality of education in Liberia.
2018 · 132 pages

Abstract
The program focuses on accelerating the learning process for Liberian children, with a particular emphasis on the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). The ALP is a comprehensive education program that aims to provide high-quality education to Liberian children, with a focus on literacy and numeracy skills. The program is designed to be flexible and adaptable to the needs of the children, with a focus on continuous assessment and improvement. Assessment plays a critical role in the ALP, with a range of assessment tools and techniques used to evaluate student learning and progress. The program uses three main types of assessments: formative, diagnostic, and summative. Formative assessments are used to evaluate student learning at the end of each instructional unit, providing teachers with feedback on student progress and identifying areas where students may need additional support. Diagnostic assessments are used to determine student strengths and weaknesses prior to instruction, helping teachers to tailor their teaching to meet the needs of their students. Summative assessments are used to evaluate student learning at the end of a grade level, providing a comprehensive picture of student knowledge and skills. The ALP program places a strong emphasis on the role of teachers in the assessment process. Teachers are responsible for administering and scoring assessments, as well as providing feedback to students and parents. Head teachers and district education officers (DEOs) also play important roles in the assessment process, providing oversight and quality control. The program uses a range of assessment tools and techniques, including placement assessments, formative assessments, and summative assessments. Placement assessments are used to determine student placement in the ALP program, while formative assessments are used to evaluate student learning at the end of each instructional unit. Summative assessments are used to evaluate student learning at the end of a grade level. The ALP program has a strong focus on continuous improvement, with regular assessments and evaluations used to identify areas for improvement and to inform program development. The program also places a strong emphasis on the importance of assessment in improving the quality of education, with a focus on using assessment data to inform teaching and learning. Overall, the Accelerated Quality Education for Liberian Children program is a comprehensive education program that aims to improve the quality of education in Liberia. The program places a strong emphasis on assessment, with a range of assessment tools and techniques used to evaluate student learning and progress. The program also places a strong emphasis on the role of teachers in the assessment process, with a focus on continuous improvement and the use of assessment data to inform teaching and learning.
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