1. 9 out of 10 students are below grade level in numeracy. These foundational skills are critical for academic success, as failing to build a strong foundation causes students to fall further behind as they progress through school. #EducationinBotswana #YouthImpactResearch #EducationCompass - ThreadSky

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youthimpactorg.bsky.social • 11 hours ago

1. 9 out of 10 students are below grade level in numeracy. These foundational skills are critical for academic success, as failing to build a strong foundation causes students to fall further behind as they progress through school.

#EducationinBotswana #YouthImpactResearch #EducationCompass

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youthimpactorg.bsky.social•11 hours ago

2. There is a large disparity in performance among advantaged and disadvantaged groups. Girls outperform boys, wealthier students outperform less wealthy students, and there is regional variation in performance.

#EducationinBotswana #YouthImpactResearch #EducationCompass

youthimpactorg.bsky.social•11 hours ago

3. Fewer than 1 in 4 caregivers could accurately assess their child’s numeracy level. This might be due to limited connection with homework and limited contact with teachers.

#EducationinBotswana #YouthImpactResearch #EducationCompass

youthimpactorg.bsky.social•11 hours ago

4. There is strong caregiver demand for more learning time and improving educational quality. Parents called for improved teacher training and higher-quality teaching including grouping children in different classes by ability.

#EducationinBotswana #YouthImpactResearch #EducationCompass

youthimpactorg.bsky.social•11 hours ago

You can read the full report here: https://www.youth-impact.org/education-compass

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