Appendix 3:
Aspects and Categories in the TIMSS Mathematics and Science Analytic Frameworks
Aspects And Major Categories Of Mathematics And Science Frameworks |
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Content Aspects |
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Mathematics |
Science |
• Numbers |
• Earth sciences |
• Measurement |
• Life Sciences |
• Geometry: Position |
• Physical sciences |
• Geometry: Symmetry |
• Science, technology, and mathematics |
• Proportionality |
• History of science and technology |
• Functions, relations, equations |
• Environmental issues |
• Data probability, statistics |
• Nature of science |
• Elementary analysis |
• Science and other disciplines |
• Validation and structure |
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• Other content |
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Performance Expectations Aspects |
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Mathematics |
Science |
• Knowing |
• Understanding |
• Using routine procedures |
• Theorizing, analyzing, solving problems |
• Investigating and problem solving |
• Using tools, routine procedures |
• Mathematical reasoning |
• Investigating the natural world |
• Proportionality |
• Communicating |
• Communicating |
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Perspective Aspects |
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Mathematics |
Science |
• Attitudes |
• Attitudes |
• Careers |
• Careers |
• Participation |
• Participation |
• Increasing interest |
• Increasing interest |
• Habits of mind |
• Safety |
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• Habits of mind |
From Curriculum Frameworks for Mathematics and Science (p. 46), by D.F. Robitaille et al., 1993, TIMSS Monograph No. 1. Vancouver: Pacific Educational Press. Copyright © 1993 TIMSS. Adapted with permission.
See Appendix 4 for data release plans.