A Science Teacher's Guide to TIMSS [electronic resource] / Wendy Sherman McCann.

This digest summarizes the results of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) as they relate to the interests of K-12 science teachers. TIMSS student achievement results for science are presented along with a brief discussion of how to interpret the scores. The findings of the...

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Online Access: Full Text (via ERIC)
Main Author: McCann, Wendy Sherman
Corporate Author: ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Columbus, OH : ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education, 1998.
Series:ERIC digest.
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Summary:This digest summarizes the results of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) as they relate to the interests of K-12 science teachers. TIMSS student achievement results for science are presented along with a brief discussion of how to interpret the scores. The findings of the TIMSS curriculum study and their implications are discussed. A summary of the findings related to teaching practices in Japan, Germany, and the United States is featured. Directions for accessing more TIMSS information from ERIC and other sources are also presented. (WRM)
Item Description:ERIC Document Number: ED432445.
Availability: ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education, 1929 Kenny Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1080.
Sponsoring Agency: Office of Educational Research and Improvement (ED), Washington, DC.
Contract Number: RI-93002013.
Also distributed on microfiche by U.S. GPO under ED 1.310/2:432445.
Physical Description:4 p.