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... At times, international comparisons are framed not as questions but as assertions, such as "The Asians cover many more topicslt; Lithe Japanese are in school longer"; "The French require more homework"; "High levels of instant recall and speed in calculations are required of Chinese students. " These assertions reflect widely shared beliefs about education in other countries.
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... The focus of this short report is on what TIMSS wall be able to contribute to understandings of mathematics and science education around the world as well as to current efforts to improve student learning, particularly in the United States. The report centers on three sets of questions: · What is the Third international Mathematics and Science Stud (TIMSSJ ?


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