A reliable and standardized Arabic scale for assessing reading skills among Arabic speakers and determining text complexity levels.
About MIQYAS AL DHAD
An innovative Arabic tool powered by global expertise to serve the Arab world
Miqyas Al Dhad is the result of a strategic collaboration between Alef Education and Arabic Scale in the United Arab Emirates, developed in partnership with Metametrics, the U.S.-based global leader in educational measurement tools.
Miqyas Al Dhad aims to provide a reliable tool for assessing Arabic reading skills, powered by advanced linguistic analysis and AI technologies. This scale represents an important step toward improving Arabic language education and supporting learners and teachers across the Arab world.
Miqyas Al Dhad is an innovative Arabic framework, supported by Ministries of Education, designed to strengthen Arabic literacy for students across all grade levels.
The scale provides a precise, standardized tool for evaluating student’s reading proficiency and assessing the suitability of texts for the student’s levels.
The development of the scale was grounded in extensive studies, including a large linguistic corpus of more than 8,000 books, the contribution of 450 experts to text analysis, and a field study involving over 110,000 students.
The scale relies on psychometric analyses and advanced algorithms to measure reading levels with accuracy, ensuring reliable results when applied on a wide scale and contributing to the scientific and structured development of student’s skills.
Lexile® Framework for Reading
Vision
To inspire future generations to excel in the Arabic language, uncover its richness, and deepen their connection to its beauty and heritage.
Our Commitment
We provide a scale that:
- Scientifically accurate.
- Valuable for students and teachers.
- Culturally adaptable across the Arab world.
- Effective in enhancing the quality of the educational system.
Miqyas Al Dhad Development
Our methodology is based on multiple levels of analysis and validation, with each step carefully designed to ensure that Miqyas Al Dhad is an effective, reliable tool for measuring reading skills and aligning them with appropriate text complexity levels.
In developing Miqyas Al Dhad, a triangulation approach combining qualitative and quantitative research was applied. This rigorous scientific methodology draws on multiple data sets, methods, and sources, using diverse analytical tools to ensure findings that are more comprehensive and objective.
Key Outcomes of Miqyas Al Dhad
An Arab Innovation Backed by Global Expertise for the Arab World
Miqyas Al Dhad Scale Benefits
Miqyas Al Dhad is a scientifically grounded tool that helps:
- Students: understand their reading proficiency level.
- Teachers: identify learning gaps.
- Parents and educational institutions: improve the way Arabic is taught.
Accurate and Standardized Assessments
A universal tool for accurately measuring student reading proficiency and text complexity, ensuring consistent evaluation across educational systems.
Empowering Educational Leaders and Policymakers
Delivers data-driven insights to ministries of education, helping them make informed decisions to bridge literacy gaps and drive measurable improvements in Arabic literacy.
Seamless Integration of Content and Assessment
Seamlessly connects educational materials with assessments, fostering continuous reading growth and skill development.
Tailored Learning Plans
Equips teachers with smart and flexible learning plans that support each student’s progress according to their individual abilities.
Actionable Insights for Parents
Provides clear and easy-to-understand feedback on children's literacy levels, enabling parents to support and enhance their child's learning journey effectively.
Empowering Publishers, Content Creators, and Assessment Providers
An innovative tool that supports publishers and content developers in creating integrated educational resources aligned with a unified framework, driving significant improvement in Arabic literacy comprehensively and effectively.
An Automated Text Analysis Platform
AI-powered text analysis that aligns educational content with student’s reading levels, ensuring a fully integrated and effective learning experience.
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Step Into Your Arabic Mastery Journey with Miqyas Al Dhad
A globally recognized scientific framework designed to measure Arabic text complexity and student’s reading proficiency levels.
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