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ecosystem of assessments and instructional resources.

Geoffrey Alphonso, CEO of Alef Education, said: “We are delighted to be working with
MetaMetrics® to develop an Arabic reading scale that will help increase the literacy rate of

learners in the MENA region. 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. Arabic language learning is at the center of our work and is a key factor in
educational success in the region. We are committed to fostering a lifelong love of Arabic and

improving literacy skills in the region. The partnership represents a shared vision to positively

impact literacy and contribute to educational progress in the MENA region.”

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. We look forward to working

with Alef Education to make a lasting impact on the educational landscape and advance

literacy in the region.”

An Arabic reading scale provides a universal unit of measurement for the Arabic language. It

measures the level of any text and the Arabic reading ability of a student. The scale is

scientifically based and will be developed by a team of psychometricians, researchers, and

educators who have extensive experience developing similar scales and understand the

unique context of the Arab world, including its various dialects and cultural nuances. A field

study is being conducted across the Arab world in consultation with governments in the
region.

Alef Education and MetaMetrics® are dedicated to fostering a new era of literacy in the MENA

region by developing and implementing an Arabic reading scale. This transformative initiative

has the potential to redefine educational standards and equip a generation of learners with

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