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2/7/24, 11:04 AM Alef Education collaborates with MetaMetrics® to launch Arabic Reading Scale in MENA region – The Gulf Time Newspaper
scored an average of 406 points in their PISA exams, while the international OECD average is 480.
The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) shows that eight Arab countries scored

an average of 432 points in elementary school and 441 points in secondary school, while the global average
is 500. The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) shows that seven Arab countries
scored an average of 441, while the worldwide average is 500, underscoring the urgency to address the

literacy crisis among today’s learners.
The need for action requires a reimagined solution: an Arabic reading scale powered by the Lexile scale,

which will serve as the foundation for a unified ecosystem of assessments and instructional resources.
Geoffrey Alphonso, CEO of Alef Education, said, “We are committed to a long-term strategic alliance to
develop and deliver educational products using an Arabic reading framework. The development of an Arabic

reading scale with a universal framework to measure the level of students and Arabic texts will support
student growth in Arabic language learning through actionable learning measurements.”
Alistair Van Moere, President of MetaMetrics®, said, “We are excited to partner with Alef Education to

introduce an Arabic reading scale built upon the Lexile® Framework for Reading in the region to improve the
literacy rate of learners. We aim to promote equity and excellence in education and accelerate learning for

all students by providing innovative reading and assessment scales to improve teaching and learning
standards.”

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