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MetaMetrics partners with Lumina Education to embed globally recognized Lexile® measures in assessments and learning tools.

SINGAPORE, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today at , Asia's largest conference and exhibition for educators and EdTech providers, , a leader in educational measurement and research, announces the launch of the in Indonesia. This groundbreaking initiative through , a subsidiary of Lippo Group, will begin in 50 schools across the country. Lumina's reading program, , is designed to help students enhance their English reading proficiency by providing accurate reading measures and matching them with books appropriate for their reading level.

At the core of the BukuAku program is the , powered by the Lexile Framework for Reading, a powerful tool for assessing a student's reading ability and matching them to reading materials at their level. Unlike traditional assessments, BukuAku offers more than just a score; it provides a roadmap for growth by matching students with books in their Lexile range, creating a personalized learning experience that fosters curiosity and encourages a lifelong love of reading.
The launch event, held on November 5 in Jakarta, is a significant milestone, attended by influential leaders from both MetaMetrics and Lumina Education, including Stephanie Riady, CEO of Lumina Education.

"We are thrilled to bring the Lexile Framework to Indonesia and incorporate it into BukuAku," said Stephanie Riady. "This partnership isn't just about launching a new product; it's about building a better future for students across Indonesia by enhancing their English literacy and giving them tools to succeed in a fast-changing world."

"The development of the new LTS Reading Test involved a team from both companies, led by Catherine Mulyana, Chief Operating Officer of Lumina Education, and Lisa Bickel, Vice President of Partner Success at MetaMetrics" continues Stephanie, "working together, we tailored reading tests and resources to meet the needs of Indonesia's English learners. One of the most powerful aspects of the program is tailored intervention strategies for students with lower-than-expected Lexile measures who need extra support."

"We are excited to work with Stephanie and the Lumina team to bring the value of the Lexile Framework to Indonesia's English language learners," comments Brad Baumgartner, CEO, MetaMetrics, "our teams worked with Indonesian students to ensure the questions, assessments, reading materials, and the measurement scale connect together seamlessly. Lumina Education's mission to build a brighter future aligns strongly with our own vision," concludes Brad.

Integration of the Lexile Framework within BukuAku elevates how reading skills are taught and nurtured in Indonesia, empowering educators with actionable insights to support student growth. Lexile measures are also incorporated into Lumina Testing Services (LTS), a new web app offering educators detailed insights into student progress. With LTS, teachers and administrators can seamlessly monitor student growth, check for any potential gaps, identify improvement areas, and make data-driven decisions that promote better student learning progression.

About MetaMetrics, Inc.
MetaMetrics Brings Meaning to Measurement
MetaMetrics is guided by a powerful north star—to support student growth through actionable learning measurement. Over the last 40 years, MetaMetrics' staff of educators, psychometricians, and policy leaders have developed learning frameworks that now support over 35 million students in the US. More than half of the K-12 students in the US receive Lexile and Quantile® measures and over a hundred million pieces of content have corresponding measures. MetaMetrics was founded in 1984 with the singular goal of making measurement meaningful by matching students to learning resources using a scientific, universal scale. Today, Lexile and Quantile measures are available in all 50 states, with half of the nation receiving the measures through state accountability assessments or at the local level through partnerships with edtech companies that deliver services to schools and districts. Leveraging the most advanced AI technology and learning theory, MetaMetrics continues to innovate solutions for a wide range of applications including early reading, career readiness, and tutoring. For more information, visit .

About Lippo Group
Lippo Group is a leading Indonesian multinational conglomerate with significant investments in various industries, including education, retail, media, real estate, banking, healthcare, and hospitality. Through its subsidiary, Lumina Education, and its nonprofit arm, the Pelita Harapan Education Foundation, Lippo Group is committed to advancing educational opportunities across Indonesia and empowering the next generation of leaders. For more information about Lippo Group's educational subsidiary, visit .

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