Early Grade Reading and Mathematics Initiative 2019 Endline Survey Report

The initiative began in 2012 with a national survey to assess the current state of reading and mathematics education in Jordan. The survey revealed significant gaps in reading and mathematics skills among early-grade students, with many students performing below regional benchmarks. The RAMP program was designed to address these gaps through a combination of interventions, including teacher training, infrastructure development, and market linkage facilitation. The program was implemented in several governorates across Jordan, with a focus on improving reading and mathematics skills among early-grade students. The program's theory of change and results framework emphasized the importance of improving teacher skills, increasing access to quality educational materials, and enhancing community engagement in education. The RAMP program underwent several evaluations, including a 2017 midline study and a 2019 endline study. The endline study, which is the focus of this report, assessed the program's impact on reading and mathematics skills among early-grade students. The study used a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods, including surveys, assessments, and focus group discussions. The endline study found significant improvements in reading and mathematics skills among early-grade students who participated in the RAMP program. The study reported a 27% increase in reading proficiency among program participants compared to the control group. The study also found significant improvements in mathematics skills, with program participants outperforming the control group by 25%. The study's findings were consistent across different governorates and subgroups, including boys and girls, Jordanian and Syrian refugee students, and students from different socioeconomic backgrounds. The study also examined the impact of the RAMP program on teacher skills and school-level characteristics. The study found that teachers who participated in the program reported significant improvements in their skills and confidence in teaching reading and mathematics. The study also found that schools that participated in the program reported significant improvements in infrastructure and resources, including the availability of textbooks, educational materials, and technology. The study's findings have important implications for education policy and practice in Jordan. The study's results suggest that the RAMP program was effective in improving reading and mathematics skills among early-grade students, and that the program's interventions had a positive impact on teacher skills and school-level characteristics. The study's findings also highlight the importance of continued support for education programs that focus on improving reading and mathematics skills among early-grade students. The RAMP program's success can be attributed to several factors, including the program's strong theory of change and results framework, its effective interventions, and its commitment to community engagement and participation. The program's results also highlight the importance of continued investment in education programs that focus on improving reading and mathematics skills among early-grade students. The RAMP program's success can be replicated in other contexts, including other countries and regions. The program's results highlight the importance of continued investment in education programs that focus on improving reading and mathematics skills among early-grade students. The program's success also highlights the importance of community engagement and participation in education programs, and the need for continued support for education programs that focus on improving teacher skills and school-level characteristics.