Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS)

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Overview

The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) provides reliable and timely data on the mathematics and science achievement of U.S. 4th- and 8th-grade students compared to that of students in other countries. TIMSS data have been collected in 1995, 1999, 2003, and 2007. TIMSS 2007 results were released on December 9, 2008.

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TIMSS 2007 report
The TIMSS 2007 results are in! The report compares the U.S. results to those from other countries.

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

4th IEA International Research Conference (IRC):

The 4th IEA International Research Conference will be held at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, from 24 June to 26 June 2010. It will be preceded by a two-day training workshop on secondary data analysis (22–23 June). For more information about the conference visit the IEA website: www.iea.nl.

Data Snapshot

TIMSS (International) 2007 Assessment<br />
8th-graders mathematics score:<br />
U.S. average: 508<br />
TIMSS scale average: 500

TIMSS (International) 2007 Assessment
8th-graders mathematics score:
U.S. average: 508
TIMSS scale average: 500
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