Author： Thorsten Marie
Publisher： James Nicholas Publishers
ISSN： 0726-2655
Source： Education and Society, Vol.18, Iss.3, 2000-01, pp. : 45-76
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Abstract
The article, based on the findings of the third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), discusses the results of crossnational student achievement in science and mathematics among half a million students in 41 countries in Grade 4, 8 and 12. The article examines critically methodology, curricular issues, assessment and global politics of excellence, quality and standards in education.
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