Pursuing Excellence: Comparisons of International Eighth-Grade Mathematics and Science Achievement from an U.S. Perspective, 1995 and 1999
Released in December, this 117-page report constitutes the latest installment of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), which compares US math and science achievements in elementary and secondary education with that of 26 other TIMSS countries (see the June 13, 1997 Scout Report for information on earlier installments). "The report details findings on the performance of eighth-grade students in mathematics and science in 1999, as well as changes in mathematics and science achievement in participating nations between 1995 and 1999. In addition, initial findings on education-related contextual factors related to teaching and curriculum in 1999 are discussed." The report features a hypertext table of contents for quick browsing.
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Initial Findings from the Third International Mathematics and Science Study Repeat
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- Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- Evaluation.
- Science -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- Evaluation
- Science -- Study and teaching -- United States -- Evaluation.
- Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Evaluation.
- Science -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Evaluation.
- Mathematics -- Study and teaching -- Evaluation.
- Science -- Study and teaching (Middle school) -- Evaluation.
- Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Middle school) -- Evaluation.
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2001
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January 23rd, 2001
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