Data Asset Summary
Asset Title: Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study
Description: The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) assesses the mathematics and science knowledge of fourth- and eighth-grade students in various countries. The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study, 2007 (TIMSS 2007) is a study that is part of the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) program; program data are available since 1999. TIMSS 2007 (https://nces.ed.gov/timss/) is a cross-sectional study that provides international comparative information of the mathematics and science literacy of fourth- and eighth-grade students and examines factors that may be associated with the acquisition of math and science literacy in students. The study was conducted using direct assessments of students and questionnaires for students, teachers, and school administrators.
Agency: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Category: News Stories
Topics: Education
Public Version: Yes