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- Country: Ghana
- Summary: Learning Assessment Platform Policy Linking Toolkit Pilot
- GHT Ref No: 45010409
- Deadline: 19 Aug 2020
- Competition: ICB
- Financier: World Bank (WB)
- Purchaser Ownership: -
- Tender Value: Refer Document
- Notice Type: Tender
- Document Ref. No.: 1270033
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- Description :
- Expression of Interest are invited for Learning Assessment Platform Policy Linking Toolkit Pilot in Ghana. REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR SELECTION # 1270033 This Request for Expression of Interest is for a Firm Selection. Please log in as a valid Firm User if you wish to express interest in this selection. Selection Information Assignment Title LEARNING ASSESSMENT PLATFORM POLICY LINKING TOOLKIT PILOT IN GHANA Publication Date 12-Aug-2020 Expression of Interest Deadline 19-Aug-2020 at 11:59:59 PM (Eastern Time - Washington D.C.) Language of Notice English Selection Notice Assignment Country · No Countries Assigned Funding Sources The World Bank Group intends to finance the assignment/services under: · BB - BANK BUDGET · TF0B3355 - Support to expanding learning assessment comparability Individual/Firm The consultant will be a firm. Assignment Description Request for Expressions of Interest for a consultancy to implement an online policy linking workshop pilot at a national level in Ghana. REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST The World Bank (WB) invites interested parties to submit expressions of interest for implementing an online Policy Linking Workshop pilot in Ghana. Policy linking is a standard-setting methodology, long used in many countries, to set benchmarks (or cut scores) on learning assessments that allow those assessments to be aligned across countries and contexts. While it is an old standard-setting methodology, its use has been extended to help countries set benchmarks that will allow reporting against global standards. Policy linking allows countries to use their existing national assessments or early grade reading and math assessments to report against the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other indicators. The methodology works by linking national assessments to the Global Proficiency Framework (GPF), a framework developed by multilateral donors and partners based on current national content and assessment frameworks across more than 100 countries. The GPF provides performance expectations/standards for learners in grades 2-6 in reading and mathematics. By linking their national assessments to the GPF, key stakeholders, such as countries and donors are able to compare learning outcomes across language groups in countries as well as across countries and over time, assuming all new assessments are subsequently linked to the GPF. The policy linking process brings together a group of approximately 15 panelists per assessment that includes expert teachers, content specialists, and language experts from across a country to collectively set benchmarks. The panel reviews the GPF, which defines performance standards for learners under four global proficiency levels (GPLs)does not meet minimum proficiency, partially meets minimum proficiency, meets minimum proficiency, and exceeds minimum proficiencywith three benchmarks, as shown in the figure below. Using the detailed descriptors in the GPF, the panelists determine alignment between the GPF and the items that appear in their national assessment. Assuming strong alignment (which means that the majority of subconstructs are covered at least partially by the assessment items), the panelists continue forward to the next step of policy linking. In the second step, the panelists each independently determine how learners who fall into each GPL would likely perform on each item from the national assessment being linked. They then review how panelist scores compare and are presented with impact data that show the percentage of learners who would fall into each GPL based on their ratings. Finally, the panelists independently review each assessment item again and determine whether learners in each proficiency category would get the item correct or incorrect. The facilitators then compile and average the benchmarks identified by the panelists and present them to the Ministry of Education for reporting against global indicators. The overall objective of this project in Ghana is to implement an online Policy Linking Toolkit for the national assessment implemented in 2016. This national assessment covered English and mathematics subjects in the school grades P4 and P6. The Policy Linking Toolkit, developed by USAID and supported by UIS and the World Bank, is envisioned to be piloted in Ghana with support of the World Bank, with the analysis and lessons learned informing the Policy Linking Toolkit design for global use and supporting the country on building capacity on the implementation of standard setting methodologies. As experts prepare and implement the online policy linking workshops in Ghana, they will also support staff from the national assessment agency to build local capacity to report national assessment results on international benchmarks. Working under the supervision of the WB, the selected firm will be expected to successfully implement all aspects of the project. The responsibilities of the survey firm will include, among others, developing appropriate materials to conduct online policy linking workshops, train content facilitators, facilitate discussions with subject matter experts from the country, analyze data and feedback panelists, produce and revise reports based on feedback from World Bank and country stakeholders. Interested firms should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services. The shortlisting criteria are: (i) expertise in fieldwork required for implementing standard setting methodologies in large scale assessments, particularly in the context of Policy Linking approaches; (ii) knowledge and experience working with the Global Proficiency Framework; (iii) experience in conducting group panel discussions with subject matter experts to determine cut-off scores on large scale assessments (iv) skills in project management; (v) and capacity in data management, psychometrics, and statistics. Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. The expression of interest may include brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. Qualification Criteria · 1. (i) expertise in fieldwork required for implementing standard setting methodologies in large scale assessments, particularly in the context of Policy Linking approaches · 2. (ii) knowledge and experience working with the Global Proficiency Framework · 3. (iii) experience in conducting group panel discussions with subject matter experts to determine cut-off scores on large scale assessments · 4. (iv) skills in project management; · 5. (v) and capacity in data management, psychometrics, and statistics.
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