This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Ghana statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Ghana statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Ghana-specific metadata information.
| Goal |
Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 4.1: By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes |
| Indicator |
Indicator 4.1.1: Proportion of children and young people: (a) in grades 2/3; (b) at the end of primary; and (c) at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in (i) reading and (ii) mathematics, by sex |
| Related indicators |
The parity indices for this indicator are reported in SDG indicator 4.5.1. |
| Definition and concepts |
Definition: Percentage of children and young people achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in (i) reading and (ii) mathematics during primary education (Grade 2 or 3), at the end of primary education, and at the end of lower secondary education. The minimum proficiency level will be measured relative to new common reading and mathematics scales currently in development. |
| Unit of measure |
Percentage (%) |
| Data sources |
Ghana National Education Assessment (GNEA), 2016 |
| Data providers |
Ghana Education Service (GES) Ministry of Education (MoE) |
| Method of computation |
The number of children and/or young people at the relevant stage of education (n) in year (t) achieving at least the pre-defined proficiency level in subject (s) expressed as a percentage of the number of children and/or young people at stage of education (n), in year (t), in any proficiency level in subjects. |
| Data availability and disaggregation |
The data is disaggregated by sex, educational levels and urban or rural areas. |
| Metadata last updated | Jul 21, 2023 |