Secondary Analysis of the Timss Data

by David F. Robitaille

Preface. Part 1: Introduction. 1. TIMSS in Assessment, Monitoring, and Moving Targets; H. Wagemaker. 2. A Brief Overview of the Study; D.F. Robitaille, A.E. Beaton. Part 2: Focus on Mathematics. 3. Analyzing Student Responses in Mathematics Using Two-Digit Rubrics; J.A. Dossey, et al. 4. From SIMS to Trends in Student's Achievement in Mathematics; D.F. Robitaille, A.R. Taylor. 5. The Impact of TIMSS on the Mathematics Standards Movement in the United States; J.A. Dossey, M.M. Lindquist. 6. TIMSS Mathematics A Japanese Perspective; E. Nagasaki, H. Senuma. 7. TIMSS, Common Sense, and the Curriculum; G. Howson. 8. Advanced Curricula and Student Performance; G. Howson. Part 3: Focus on Science. 9. Exploring Population 2 Student's Ideas about Science; M. Kjoernsli, et al. 10. Science A Czech Perspective; J. Paleckova, J. Strakova. 11. TIMSS Science Results For Hong an Ailing Dragon with a British Legacy; N. Law. 12. Science A Russian Perspective; G. Kovalyova, N. Naidenova. 13. TIMSS Science Results Seen from a Nordic Perspective; M. Kjoernsli, S. Lie. Part 4: Focus on Cross-Curricular Issues. 14. Separating School, Classroom and Student Variances and their Relationship to Socio-Economic Status; A.E. Beaton, L.M. O'Dwyer. 15. On the Relationship Between Mathematics and Science Achievement in the United States; M. Li, et al. 16. Students' Attitudes and Perceptions; E.W. Kifer. 17. Analyzing Gender Differences for High Achieving Students on TIMSS; I.V.S. Mullis, S.E. Stemler. 18. Investigating Correlates of Mathematics and Science Literacy in the Final Year of Secondary School; J.L.M. Wilkins, et al. 19. Indicators of ICT in Status and Covariation with Achievement Measures; W.J. Pelgrum, T. Plomp. 20. Extra-School Instruction in Mathematics and Science; R.M. Wolf. 21. Teachers' Sources and Uses of Assessment Information; T. Kellaghan, G.F. Madaus. Part 5: Focus on Methodology. 22. Extending the Application of Multilevel Modeling to Data from TIMSS; L.M. O'Dwyer. 23. Application of the Scale Anchoring Method to Interpret the TIMSS Achievement Scales; D.L. Kelly. 24. Effects of Adaptations on Comparability of Test Items and Test Scores; K. Ercikan, T. McCreith. Part 6: Conclusion. 25. A Look Back at What Have We Learned about International studies; A.E. Beaton, D.F. Robitaille. Appendix. Index.

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First published January 1, 2002