Learning in primary > Funding for materials (eLP) > Das 2011

Detailed Information

Country
Country: India
GDP per capita
872
Context details
Schools in Andhra Pradesh state (5th largest state, 70% rural, socioeconomic and education indicators close to national average)
Age
Grades 1-5
Implementation year
2005
Implementer
NGO
Duration (months)
13
Cost
The block grant amount was set at Rs. 125 per student per year (around $3)
Intervention details
Schools received a grant of $3.38 per student per year to be spent on materials used by students
Evaluation design
Randomized evaluation
Cluster definition
School
Sample Outcome Test Source Table Observations Statistics on Effects
Complete sample Language Assessment of achievement 4 13926 Coeff: 7.90; SE: 3.80; SD: 100.00
Complete sample Combined Assessment of achievement 4 27704 Coeff: 8.50; SE: 3.80; SD: 100.00
Complete sample Math Assessment of achievement 4 13778 Coeff: 9.10; SE: 4.20; SD: 100.00