Assessment options for reporting to indicator 4.1.1a

International assessments

Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS)
PIRLS is organized by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievements (IEA). It measures reading skills at grade 4 and the data can be used to report to indicator 4.1.1a.

Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS -4th Grade)
TIMMS is also organized by the IEA. It measures mathematics and science knowledge at grade 4 and the data can be used to report to indicator 4.1.1a.

Regional assessments 

Regional Comparative and Explanatory Study (ERCE):
ERCE focuses on countries in Latin America and measures mathematics, reading and writing skills at grades 3 and 6. The grade 3 data can be used to report to indicator 4.1.1a.

Programme for the Analysis of Education Systems (PASEC):
PASEC is intended for francophone countries in West Africa and measures reading and mathematics at grades 2 and 6. The grade 2 data can be used to report to indicator 4.1.1a.

Pacific Islands Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (PILNA)
PILNA measures literacy and numeracy knowledge at grades 4 and 6. The grade 4 data can be used to report to indicator 4.1.1a.

Grade 2/3 (4.1.1.a): Predominance of national assessments and only 2 regional assessments