TIMSS 2011 international results in science
By: Michael O. Martin, Ina V.S. Mullis, Pierre Foy, and Gabrielle M. Stanco
Contributors: International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement; Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study
Publisher: IEA, TIMSS & PIRLS, International Study Center, Lynch School of Education, Boston College
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Chestnut Hill, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 517
ISBN-13: 9781889938646
Copyright date: 2012
Subjects: Science; Cross-cultural studies; Study and teaching (Elementary); Education and state; Elementary school teachers; Training of; Science teachers
Notes: "The TIMSS 2011 international results in science presents extensive information on student performance and science, including trends over the five assessments since 1995. Also included are data on performance in the science content domains (earth science, biology, chemistry, tec.) and on competence in managing the problem solving challenges ... In addition, the TIMSS 2011 report containst vital information on key curricula, instructional and resource-related factors that can impact the teaching and learning process."--Foreword.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 428-430).
Table of contents: title: Foreward; title: Executive summary; title: Introduction; title: International student achievement in science; title: Performance at the TIMSS 2011 international benchmarks; title: International student achievement at the TIMSS science content and cognitive domains; title: Home environment support for science achievement; title: School resources for teaching science; title: School climate; title: Teacher preparation; title: Classroom instruction; title: References; title: Appendices.