What do education indicators measure?

the average number of students currently in school
the average quality of education in a country
the average years of schooling each person receives
the average number of schools in a country

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Education indicators measure various aspects of educational systems and outcomes. The specific measures include:

  1. The average number of students currently in school: This can indicate enrollment rates and the size of the student population in different educational levels.

  2. The average quality of education in a country: This can be more subjective and complex to quantify, but it often includes assessments of learning outcomes, standardized test scores, and the effectiveness of teaching methods.

  3. The average years of schooling each person receives: This measures the educational attainment of a population and can inform policymakers about the level of education in a society.

  4. The average number of schools in a country: This can give an indication of the access to education and the infrastructure in place to support it.

In summary, education indicators measure the availability, accessibility, quality, and outcomes of education systems. Each of the options reflects a different aspect of this broader topic.