The survey will make for interesting reading for STEM education professionals keen to explore how the English experience compares on the global stage.
Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS)
Synopsis
Run by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement, the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMMS) assesses 9 to 10 year olds and 13 to 14 year olds on their skills in both maths and science. TIMSS takes place every three years and with over 50 countries participating. As it focuses on curriculum it tests pupils’ content knowledge rather than their ability to apply it.
The 2011 TIMSS covered achievement data by subject and content domain within each subject; achievement data by cognitive domain within each subject; comparative data showing each country's achievement against that of other countries, by subject, content and cognitive domains; trend data showing each country's achievement over time by subject, content and cognitive domains; contextual information about characteristics of the national education systems, schools, teachers and pupils and their homes; and relationships between contextual characteristics and achievement.