Assessment & Measurement / Concept
Minimum Proficiency Level
Definition
A benchmark representing the basic knowledge or skill expected in a learning domain, such as reading or mathematics, at a given age or grade.
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A common proficiency threshold supports interpretation and comparison of learning-assessment results across assessments and education systems.
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Sources and evidence
- UNESCO UIS National Education Statistical Capacity Assessment — PDF p. 58 · report p. 61 — §5.1 Challenges and potential solutions — explicit definition of Minimum Proficiency Level (direct)