Challenge
ASER has experienced growth in terms of the number of villages, the number of schools, and the number of children it reaches. In 2005, the first year ASER was conducted, it covered a total of 9,521 villages. By 2012, the survey increased its reach to 16,166 villages. Similarly, the survey in 2005 included 9,252 schools while by 2009 it increased its coverage to 14,748 schools. In 2005, ASER surveyed 332,000 children, 758,000 students in 2006, and 596,000 in 2012.
Description
Specific steps are being taken to ensure that key aspects of training are implemented across all training workshops. Most state trainings are attended by both the Pratham State Head and a member of the Central ASER team. A person is assigned to interact with the Master Trainers on a daily basis and ensure that they complete all basic processes in trainings, survey-conducting and rechecking of data. Survey results for every village in a district are compiled in a district compilation sheet.
Outcomes
ASER has conducted surveys in thousands of villages and schools, impacting over 700,000 children annually.
