Level 2 Placement Assessment: Accelerated Quality Education for Liberian Children

The program aims to improve the quality of education in Liberia, with a focus on reading skills. A key component of this program is the Level 2 Placement Assessment, which is designed to evaluate students' reading comprehension skills. The assessment consists of a reading passage and a scoring sheet. The reading passage, titled "Moses has a Problem," is a short story about a shopkeeper named Moses who has difficulty understanding his supervisor's instructions. Moses is given two types of bread to sell, but he misunderstands the prices and sells both for five dollars each. The story raises questions about communication and problem-solving. The scoring sheet provides a framework for assessing students' reading comprehension skills. The sheet includes a blank page with the story, followed by a series of comprehension questions. The questions cover various aspects of the story, including the setting, characters, plot, and themes. The scoring sheet also includes space for the assessor to record the student's responses and calculate their total score. The assessment is designed to be administered individually to each student, with the assessor providing guidance and support throughout the process. The student is given three minutes to read the story and answer the comprehension questions. The assessor then uses the scoring sheet to evaluate the student's responses and calculate their total score. The assessment is an important tool for evaluating the effectiveness of the Accelerated Quality Education for Liberian Children program. By assessing students' reading comprehension skills, the program can identify areas where students need additional support and develop targeted interventions to improve their reading skills. The program's focus on reading skills is critical, as reading is a fundamental skill that underlies all other subjects. By improving students' reading skills, the program can help them to better understand and engage with their schoolwork, leading to improved academic outcomes and greater success in life. The Level 2 Placement Assessment is an important step in this process, providing a clear and objective measure of students' reading comprehension skills.