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Average learning outcomes

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Long definition from World Bank: Harmonized test scores from major international student achievement testing programs.They are measured in TIMSS-equivalent units, where 300 is minimal attainment and 625 is advanced attainment. Most recent estimates are used. Year of most recent estimate shown in data notes.

Test scores from the following testing programs are included: • TIMSS/PIRLS: Refers to average of test scores from TIMSS (Trends in International Maths and Science Study) and PIRLS (Progress in International Reading Literacy Study), both carried out by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement. Data from each PIRLS round is moved to the year of the nearest TIMSS round and averaged with the TIMSS data.
• PISA: Refers to test scores from Programme for International Student Assessment • PISA+TIMSS/PIRLS: Refers to the average of these programs for countries and years where both are available • SACMEQ: Refers to test scores from Southern and Eastern Africa Consortium for Monitoring Educational Quality • PASEC: Refers to test scores from Program of Analysis of Education Systems • LLECE: Refers to test scores from Latin American Laboratory for Assessment of the Quality of Education • PILNA: Refers to test scores from Pacific Islands Literacy and Numeracy Assessment • EGRA: Refers to test scores from nationally-representative Early Grade Reading Assessments
• EGRANR: Refers to test scores from non-nationally-representative Early Grade Reading Assessments

Source from World Bank: Patrinos and Angrist (2018). http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/390321538076747773/Global-Dataset-on-Education-Quality-A-Review-and-Update-2000-2017

License type from World Bank: CC BY-4.0

World Bank variable id: HD.HCI.HLOS

Source
World Bank - Women, Business and the Law (2024) – processed by Our World in Data
Last updated
June 10, 2024
Next expected update
September 2025
Date range
2010–2020
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World Bank - Women, Business and the Law – World Bank Gender Statistics

The World Bank Gender Statistics dataset provides a comprehensive range of gender-related indicators grouped by various topics. These indicators are categorized under different themes such as education, employment and time use, entrepreneurship, environment, health, leadership, norms and decision-making, technology, violence, and contextual information. Each category contains numerous specific indicators, covering a wide range of issues such as literacy rates, employment by sector, legal rights, health statistics, and more. This dataset offers detailed information and insights into various aspects of gender disparity and equality across different regions and countries.

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World Bank Gender Statistics, World Bank, 2024. Licence: CC BY 4.0.

The World Bank Gender Statistics dataset provides a comprehensive range of gender-related indicators grouped by various topics. These indicators are categorized under different themes such as education, employment and time use, entrepreneurship, environment, health, leadership, norms and decision-making, technology, violence, and contextual information. Each category contains numerous specific indicators, covering a wide range of issues such as literacy rates, employment by sector, legal rights, health statistics, and more. This dataset offers detailed information and insights into various aspects of gender disparity and equality across different regions and countries.

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