Author: Linda Sturman, Graham Ruddock, Bethan Burge, Ben Styles, Yin Lin and Hanna Vappula
Year: 2008
Source: NFER, Chestnut House, Tawe Business Village, Phoenix Way, Enterprise Park, Swansea, SA7 9LA
TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) is a worldwide research project, taking place every four years and providing data about trends in mathematics and science achievement over time. It assesses the knowledge and skills of pupils aged 9-10 (otherwise known as grade 4) and 13-14 (grade 8). It also enables researchers to collect extensive background information about the quantity, quality, and content of teaching, which can be used to make comparisons between participating countries.
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