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Download full textMcKnight, Curtis C.; And Others – 1987
The Second International Mathematics Study investigated the status of the curriculum, achievement, and instructional practices at grades 8 and 12 in about 20 countries. The introductory first chapter explores the need for change in mathematics programs. Chapter two describes the achievement of U.S. students compared to others. At grade 8, U.S.…
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Educational Research, Grade 12, Grade 8
Peer reviewedSchmidt, William H.; McKnight, Curtis C. – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 1995
This article focuses on educational opportunity as an organizing construct of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), in contrast with traditional opportunity-to-learn measures. A new conceptualization of educational opportunity is needed for cross-national studies. (SLD)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Cross Cultural Studies, Educational Indicators, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedMcKnight, Curtis C.; And Others – Mathematics Teacher, 1985
A representative sample of 237 twelfth-grade mathematics classrooms completed internationally developed achievement tests. What was taught, what teachers and teaching were like, students' attitudes and achievement, and comparisons with students in other countries are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Calculators, Comparative Testing, Educational Assessment, Educational Research
Peer reviewedMcKnight, Curtis C.; And Others – Arithmetic Teacher, 1985
Information is provided on results from the Second International Mathematics Study conducted in 1981-82 in 236 eighth-grade classrooms in the United States. Content taught, teacher characteristics, types of instruction, attitudes, knowledge, and comparisons with students in other countries are discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Calculators, Comparative Testing, Educational Assessment
