Twaweza Research reveals that 81% of Std. 3 children cannot read a Std 2 level English story

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Twaweza in collaboration with Uwezo Tanzania launched the Fifth Uwezo Learning Assessment on 1st September 2016 .

In September and November 2014, Uwezo Tanzania at Twaweza conducted the fifth household-
based assessment of learning outcomes in 50 districts across the country. Using Standard 2 level tasks
32,694 children aged 7-16, were assessed for basic literacy and numeracy skills. Uwezo Tanzania also
collected data from 1,309 schools.

The findings were presented and among them is that "81% of Standard 3 children were not able to read a Standard 2 level English story". This is a large fail in our education system which may mean different things from not having a good curriculum to not having good teachers. What should be done to improve this situation? We welcome your views.

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Oher findings include the following:-

1. 6 out of 10 children of pre-primary school age (5-6 years) were not enrolled in pre-primary institutions

2. 62% of the children in pre-primary schools came from wealthy (rich and very rich) families

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3. 2 out of 10 (19.2%) children aged between 7 and 16 years old, were never enrolled in school or had dropped out

4. Among children who had dropped out, 62% were boys and 38% were girls

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5. Mothers’ education level appears to have a link with children’s literacy and numeracy levels

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6. On average, 8 pupils were sharing one text book in all assessed subjects countrywide (Mathematics, English and Kiswahili)

7. On average more than 120 students share 1 pit latrine

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8. Regional inequality in teacher numbers, school facilities and resources persists

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Also Read>>> Je, sera ya Elimu Bure haina tija kama hali za Wananchi zisipoboreshwa?

To get the full Report visit: http://www.twaweza.org/uploads/files/2014UwezoTanzania-FINAL-web.pdf
 
I do think, the government is the pillar to be blamed ,,,,,,,,,,there is no enough budget for these schools
 
A good report which just confirms what was already common knowledge after all.What however bothers me very much is if this is common knowledge and the situation,why is it that no action is taken.Is there a force behind the scenes stearring the trend of events without our knowledge?What exactly is wrong with us.What is happening.Very disturbing indeed.
Twaweza in collaboration with Uwezo Tanzania launched the Fifth Uwezo Learning Assessment on 1st September 2016 .

In September and November 2014, Uwezo Tanzania at Twaweza conducted the fifth household-
based assessment of learning outcomes in 50 districts across the country. Using Standard 2 level tasks
32,694 children aged 7-16, were assessed for basic literacy and numeracy skills. Uwezo Tanzania also
collected data from 1,309 schools.

The findings were presented and among them is that "81% of Standard 3 children were not able to read a Standard 2 level English story". This is a large fail in our education system which may mean different things from not having a good curriculum to not having good teachers. What should be done to improve this situation? We welcome your views.

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Oher findings include the following:-

1. 6 out of 10 children of pre-primary school age (5-6 years) were not enrolled in pre-primary institutions

2. 62% of the children in pre-primary schools came from wealthy (rich and very rich) families

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3. 2 out of 10 (19.2%) children aged between 7 and 16 years old, were never enrolled in school or had dropped out

4. Among children who had dropped out, 62% were boys and 38% were girls

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5. Mothers’ education level appears to have a link with children’s literacy and numeracy levels

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6. On average, 8 pupils were sharing one text book in all assessed subjects countrywide (Mathematics, English and Kiswahili)

7. On average more than 120 students share 1 pit latrine

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8. Regional inequality in teacher numbers, school facilities and resources persists

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Also Read>>> Je, sera ya Elimu Bure haina tija kama hali za Wananchi zisipoboreshwa?

To get the full Report visit: http://www.twaweza.org/uploads/files/2014UwezoTanzania-FINAL-web.pdf
 
The budget allocated for education is not enough. Politics is taking a big share of the national cake. To enslave ones deney them education.
 
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