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Achievements in Mathematics and Science in an International Context.
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Papanastasiou, Constantinos – Educational Research and Evaluation: An International Journal on Theory and Practice, 2002
Introduces the articles of this theme issue, which cover a wide variety of questions and problems relevant to research using findings of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). The articles have in common that most try to determine the degree to which certain factors influence student achievement. The focus is on five…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, International Education
The Appalachian Rural Systemic Initiative: Improving Science and Mathematics Student Achievement in Economically Disadvantaged Rural Counties in Central Appalachia through a School-based, Teacher Partner Approach.
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Henderson, Stephen A.; Royster, Wimberly C. – Education Policy Analysis Archives, 2000
This rebuttal provides a more complete description of the Appalachian Rural Systemic Initiative than the previous article, describes the Program Improvement Review process in more detail and outlines its role in the overall project, and provides data that supports the program's overall effectiveness. (Author/SLD)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Low Income Groups, Mathematics Achievement
Invited Commentary: TIMSS-R: Innovation in International Information for American Educators.
Baker, David P. – Education Statistics Quarterly, 2001
Discusses the strengths of the Third International Mathematics Study (TIMSS) and the TIMSS--Repeat (TIMSS-R) and considers the impact of this impressive achievement in international cooperation that will enhance the level of information about schooling in the United States and elsewhere. (SLD)
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Foreign Countries, International Education, International Studies
Invited Commentary: Lessons from the Third International Mathematics and Science Study--Repeat.
Cozzens, Margaret B.; Fuhrman, Susan H. – Education Statistics Quarterly, 2001
Reviewing the results of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study-Repeat (TIMSS-R) shows that U.S. eighth graders are about average in mathematics and science when compared to students in other countries. The primary lesson from the TIMSS-R is that children learn what they are taught. (SLD)
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Foreign Countries, Grade 8, International Education