TIMSS Related Reports
The International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (1996). Mathematics Achievement in the Middle School Years: IEA's Third International Mathematics and Science Study, $18; through GPO, stock #065-000-01023-2 contact Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954; (202) 512-1800 fax (202) 512-2250.
Schmidt, William H.; McKnight, Curtis C.; and Raizen, Senta A. (1996). A Splintered Vision: An Analysis of U.S. Mathematics and Science Curricula, (1997). Boston, MA: Kluwer Academic Publishers.
This book enunciates the argument that math and science curricula in U.S. schools suffer from a lack of focus. The authors contend that in their effort to canvas as many topics as possible, both teachers and textbook publishers fail to delve into the most important subjects with sufficient depth. 176 pp. Hardback ISBN: 0-7923-4440-5, $87.00; Paperback ISBN: 0-7923-4441-3, $49.00.
To order, contact: Kluwer Academic Publishers Group, Order Department, P.O. Box 358, Accord Station, Hingham, MA 02018-0358; Telephone: (781) 871-6600; Fax (781) 871-6528; Email: kluwer@wkap.com
The URL for the executive summary is: http://ustimss.msu.edu/splintrd.htm
Attaining Excellence: A TIMSS Resource Kit
The multimedia Resource Kit includes four modules: U.S. Education, Student Achievement, Teaching, and Curriculum. The modules contain reports, videotapes of classroom teaching, guides for discussion, and presentation materials for using the information. All modules are designed to use national and international studies such as the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), and findings of similar and related research to help inform our understanding of instructional practice and student achievement in the United States as compared to other countries. Collectively, the modules suggest how the information generated from TIMSS can promote identification of the strengths and weaknesses of education at all levels of the education enterprise in the United States and to make reasonable comparisons with other countries that may be our economic competitors. ($94, GPO stock #065-000-0103-5)
Attaining Excellence: TIMSS as a Starting Point to Examine US Mathematics Assessments is a new companion to the TIMSS Resource Kit. This Assessment Module is designed to help State and local educators compare their eighth-grade mathematics assessment frameworks and curricula with national and international benchmarks. The module provides a comparison of NAEP and TIMSS mathematical assessment frameworks using actual test items to show how the geometry and algebra portions of the frameworks are articulated in the form of test questions across grades 4, 8, and 12. The Assessment Module cannot be purchased as part of Attaining Excellence: A TIMSS Resource Kit. It is only sold as a separate item, however, it is designed to fit conveniently into the Kit. ($33, GPO stock #065-000-01222-7)
To order Attaining Excellence: A TIMSS Resource Kit or Attaining Excellence: TIMSS as a Starting Point to Examine Mathematics Assessments, contact Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954; (202)512-1800; fax (202)512-2250.
The Resource Kit can also be purchased through NCTM as Item #668E1. Contact NCTM at 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1593; (800)235-7566; fax (703)476-2970.
