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Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS)

Overview

The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) provides reliable and timely data on the mathematics and science achievement of U.S. students compared to that of students in other countries. TIMSS data has been collected in 1995, 1999, 2003, and 2007. TIMSS 2007 results will be released on December 9, 2008.

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TIMSS 2003 U.S. datafile

Contains variables unique to the U.S. context, is now available for downloading.

TIMSS 1999 Video Study

Video clips from the TIMSS 1999 Video Study of eighth-grade science teaching have been added to the site for easy viewing from your home computer.

TIMSS 1999 Video Study report on eighth-grade science teaching

Examines how students in 5 countries, including the United States, experience science as it is actually taught. Download a copy of the full report or a summary of key results.

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Highlights From the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2003

Data Snapshot

TIMSS (International) 2003 Assessment<br>
4th-graders mathematics score:<br>
U.S.  average: 518<br>
Int
TIMSS (International) 2003 Assessment
4th-graders mathematics score:
U.S. average: 518
Int'l average: 495

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