About This Project

MBNC replaces age-based grade progression with mastery-based competency tracks across five domains: foundational literacy/numeracy, computational thinking, systems reasoning, collaborative problem-solving, and civic/ethical judgment. Students advance when they demonstrate mastery, not when they turn a certain age. Assessment is continuous and portfolio-based rather than terminal exams. AI-assisted adaptive learning tools provide personalized pacing. Teachers shift from content deliverers to learning coaches. The framework is modular — nations can adopt individual components without wholesale system replacement. Pilot evidence from Kenya (Bridge International), India (TaRL Africa), and Finland's competency reforms shows 25-40% improvement in foundational outcomes when implemented with fidelity.

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