Secondary Analysis of the TIMSS Data

Name: Secondary Analysis of the TIMSS Data
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ISBN: 9781402008603

ISBN-10: 1402008600

ISBN-13: 9781402008603

Edition: 2002

Authors: David F. Robitaille, Albert E. Beaton

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The goal of this volume is to use the data from IEA's Third International Mathematics and Science Study to investigate significant questions related to mathematics and science education as well as a number of methodological issues.

Book details

List price: $79.95
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Springer
Publication date: 10/31/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 429
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.430
Language: English



Preface



Introduction



TIMSS in Context: Assessment, Monitoring, and Moving Targets




TIMSS: A Brief Overview of the Study




Focus on Mathematics



Analyzing Student Responses in Mathematics Using Two-Digit Rubrics




From SIMS to TIMSS: Trends in Students' Achievement in Mathematics




The Impact of TIMSS on the Mathematics Standards Movement in the United States




TIMSS Mathematics Results: A Japanese Perspective




TIMSS, Common Sense, and the Curriculum




Advanced Mathematics: Curricula and Student Performance




Focus on Science



Exploring Population 2 Students' Ideas about Science




Science Achievement: A Czech Perspective




TIMSS Science Results For Hong Kong: an Ailing Dragon with a British Legacy




Science Achievement: A Russian Perspective




TIMSS Science Results Seen from a Nordic Perspective




Focus on Cross-Curricular Issues



Separating School, Classroom and Student Variances and their Relationship to Socio-Economic Status




On the Relationship Between Mathematics and Science Achievement in the United States




Students' Attitudes and Perceptions




Analyzing Gender Differences for High Achieving Students on TIMSS




Investigating Correlates of Mathematics and Science Literacy in the Final Year of Secondary School




Indicators of ICT in Mathematics: Status and Covariation with Achievement Measures




Extra-School Instruction in Mathematics and Science




Teachers' Sources and Uses of Assessment Information




Focus on Methodology



Extending the Application of Multilevel Modeling to Data from TIMSS




Application of the Scale Anchoring Method to Interpret the TIMSS Achievement Scales




Effects of Adaptations on Comparability of Test Items and Test Scores




Conclusion



A Look Back at TIMSS: What Have We Learned about International Studies



Appendix


Index