Minimum Proficiency Level (MPL) is the global benchmark for foundational learning under SDG 4.1.1(a). It represents the minimum competencies children need for future learning.

For Reading: An MPL-aligned assessment confirms a child can accurately decode and understand simple Grade-2 text. This is measured by at least 20 score points, with a minimum of 10 dedicated to reading comprehension tasks such as recognizing common words and retrieving explicit information from the text.

For Mathematics: The MPL indicates a child has mastered core number sense and computation skills. Alignment requires at least 20 score points linked to Grade-2 content, with 10 points focused on the Number and Operations domain. To meet this threshold, children must demonstrate proficiency in at least three subconstructs: identifying and counting whole numbers, representing numbers in equivalent ways, solving basic operations, or solving simple real-world problems.