ABOUT INDICATORS IN THE SCHOOL EDUCATION SYSTEM
In the system of ensuring the quality of education, the leading place belongs to the assessment of its condition. The organization of education quality assessment is distinguished by the complexity of the procedures, various variations of methods, forms and means are involved in this process, many parameters and factors are taken into account. One of the key problems here is the construction of a scorecard. Indicators reveal the essence and state of the object at the moment. With the help of observable characteristics, researchers can draw conclusions about the development of an object and outline weaknesses. The article analyzes the sources on the essence of the indicator. It is noted that the indicator is a measure of the manifestation of the criterion, its quantitative or qualitative characteristics. Various variations in the compilation of indicators are shown. The author analyzes the normative and methodological sources for assessing the state of educational institutions, cites the authors' points of view on the development of indicators of the results of the educational process.