Learning from TIMSS: Results of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study, Summary of a Symposium (1997) / Chapter Skim
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Critiques and Methodological Issues
Critiques and Methodological Issues
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In Germany, Stevenson found, the situation is more similar to that of the United States in that each state is empowered to adopt its own guidelines. The German states are, however, required to meet broad national guidelines.
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" Her question reflected not despair but a sense that the challenge presented by TIMSS is a new one. As was repeatedly pointed out, TIMSS includes data drawn from different samples and by means of different methods; moreover, the two three-country studies were added to the original TIMSS design (at the urging of the United States)
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expressed a similar concern, noting, for example, that a total of 11 multiple-choice and 3 free-response items were used to test the middle school population's knowledge of 5Population 2 students in six nations were surveyed in the Survey of Mathematics and Science Opportunities. The topic trace mapping components of the curriculum study covered 46 nations, and that study~s survey of teachers covered Population 2 students in three nations.
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Nevertheless, participants noted how easy it is for observers to lose sight of exactly what was assessed as the results are disseminated and applied in various contexts. The Curriculum Study A number of participants raised questions about the curriculum study, primarily focusing on the conclusions Schmidt drew from his findings.
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Their conclusion was that while teachers' and students' awareness of the camera may have affected their be RESULTS OF THE THIRD INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE STUDY 19
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While forging links among the components will be extremely important, the separate sets of data can be of significant value on their own to both policy makers and others who are seeking to evaluate policies and strategies, and to practitioners who are seeking insights or inspirations. TIMSS is not a research project designed to test pre-existing hypotheses, as Edward Haertel pointed out; its results cannot be used to conclusively prove or disprove assertions.
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