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Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS, formerly known as the Third International Mathematics and Science Study) provides reliable and timely data on the mathematics and science achievement of U.S. students compared to that of students in other countries. Survey Years: 1995, 1999 and 2003 |
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Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) The Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) is an assessment that focuses on 15-year-olds' capabilities in reading literacy, mathematics literacy, and science literacy. PISA also includes measures of general or cross-curricular competencies such as learning strategies. PISA is coordinated by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Survey Years: 2000 and 2003 |
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Progress in International Reading Study (PIRLS) This website provides information on the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS). Survey Year: 2001 |
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Civic Education Study (CivEd) The Civic Education Study (CivEd), conducted in 1999, provides information on U.S. ninth-graders' knowledge of democratic practices and institutions and on how it compares with the knowledge of students in 27 other participating countries. In addition, CivEd provides data about U.S. ninth-grade students’ attitudes toward democracy, national identity, international relations, and social cohesion and diversity. |
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Adult Literacy and Lifeskills (ALL) The Adult Literacy and Lifeskills (ALL) Survey is an international comparative study designed to provide participating countries, including the United States, with information about the skills of their adult populations. ALL measured the literacy and numeracy skills of a nationally representative sample from each participating country. |
