How well does the NRS scale facilitate the reporting of learner progress?
The NRS looks at functional level gain as one of three core indicators by which programs can measure their success. However, no data are available that identify how long it takes to make a level gain and under what conditions (program type, intensity and length of instruction, resources and support services available). Adult education services are provided by a wide variety of institutions (e.g., local education agencies, community colleges, libraries, community-based and volunteer organizations, businesses, and unions) under varying conditions. The complex lives of the learners can leave them with little time for educational pursuits. The interrelationship among the time and conditions it takes to make a level gain, the assessment procedure chosen to measure that gain, and the resources available to assess it need to be examined. 3. What is the cost in time, staffing, and funds to effectively assess and document learning outcomes? Adult education programs generally have limited operat
