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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To get the full Report visit:
http://www.twaweza.org/uploads/files/2014UwezoTanzania-FINAL-web.pdf