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Niveau de compétence fixe (FLP)

Définition
Le point de référence minimal des connaissances de base dans un domaine (littératie ou numératie) mesuré par des évaluations de l'apprentissage. Actuellement, le FLP pour les rapports mondiaux est le descripteur de niveau 2 du PIAAC.
Source de la définition
Institut de statistique de l'UNESCO.
http://tcg.uis.unesco.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2020/08/Metadata-4.6.1.pdf

Fixed level of proficiency (FLP)

Definition
The minimum benchmark of basic knowledge in a domain (literacy or numeracy) measured through learning assessments. Currently, the FLP for global reporting is PIAAC level 2 descriptor.
Source Definition
UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
http://tcg.uis.unesco.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2020/08/Metadata-4.6.1.pdf