National Achievement Test (NAT) 2023 Findings for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

National Achievement Test (NAT) 2023 Findings for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The Ministry of  Federal Education and Professional Training through the Pakistan Institute of Education (PIE) is pleased to present the National Achievement Test (NAT) 2023 findings for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The NAT is a nationwide tool that assesses student achievement in core subjects like English, Urdu, Math, and Science, and Sindhi in Sindh province, offering valuable data to inform educational progress.

This report delves into student performance across Grades 4 and Grade 8 as well as rural and urban locations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Explore our interactive infographics for detailed breakdowns by subject, grade, and location. Gain a deeper understanding of student strengths and areas where additional support can be implemented by viewing inforgraphics by scrolling to the bottom of the page.

Key Findings and Opportunities

The NAT 2023 results highlight both areas of strength and areas for improvement:

Strengths:

  • Rural advantage in language arts: Grade 4 students in rural areas outperformed their urban counterparts in English and Urdu assessments. This raises intriguing questions about factors contributing to their success, potentially informing best practices for all schools.
  • Parental involvement matters: The report reveals a clear link between increased parental engagement and improved student performance. Fostering strong school-family partnerships is key to educational success.

Areas for Growth:

  • Math proficiency needs attention: Scores in Maths across grades 4 and 8 require focused attention. By analyzing these results further, educators and policymakers can develop targeted interventions to strengthen Maths skills for all students.
  • Closing the content gap: Compared to the national average, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa students scored lower in specific areas like Urdu grammar (Grade 4), English formal and lexical skills (Grade 4), and Earth and Space Science (Grade 8). These findings can guide curriculum refinement and improved teaching approaches in these content domains.

The NAT 2023 results serve as a roadmap for shaping the future for education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. By collaborating – educators, parents, policymakers, and PIE – we can leverage these data-driven insights to develop targeted strategies that address specific needs and ensure all students, regardless of location or gender, have the opportunity to excel in every subject.

We encourage you to explore the NAT 2023 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Findings and delve deeper into the data. Let's utilize these findings to have constructive conversations and develop impactful action plans to ensure all students in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa can reach their full potential. The executive summary can be accessed here (hyperlink)

Pakistan Institute of Education remains committed to supporting educational progress in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and throughout Pakistan. We invite you to stay connected for further discussions, resources, and upcoming initiatives.

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