Indicators in Education Management: What do they Indicate and Where do they Lead?

Abstract

Various indicators play a growing role both as a tool for the analysis of education systems and an efficient instrument for education management at all levels. The article considers systems of indicators that are currently used, analyzes the problems and risks associated with the use of indicators, and discusses the most common errors. It is shown that a proper analysis of indicators can shed light on the priorities and approaches of the oversight authorities and grant providers, which set up indicators for benchmarking or for profiling grant applicants.