Germany

Bonsen Martin, Bos Wilfried, Frey Kristina Antonette

Research article (book contribution)

Abstract

TheTIMSS 2007 Encyclopedia: A Guide to Mathematics and Science Education Around the World describes the intended curriculum; the mathematics and science curriculum asit is intended to be taught in each of the countries participating in TIMSS 2007. It alsodescribes countries' education systems and policies, so that the encyclopedia providesa detailed insight into the educational practices that guide mathematics and scienceinstruction. The qualitative information used in the TIMSS 2007 Encyclopedia is intendedto complement the quantitative data that are contained in the TIMSS 2007 InternationalMathematics Report and the TIMSS 2007 International Science Report. Together with theTIMSS 2007 international reports, the information in the TIMSS 2007 Encyclopedia can beused to examine the relationships among policy and curricular expectations, instructionalpractices, and achievement outcomes within and among participating countries.

Details zur Publikation

Publisher: Mullis Ina V.S., Martin Michael O., Olson John F., Berger Debra R., Milne Dana, Stanco Gabrielle M.
Book title: TIMSS 2007 Encyclopedia. A Guide to Mathematics and Science Education Around the World.
Pages: 14
Release year: 2008
Publishing company: TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center, Lynch School of Eudcation, Boston College.
ISBN: 1-889938-47-5
Language in which the publication is written: English
Event: Chestnut Hill (MA)
Link to the full text: http://www.timss.bc.edu/timss2007/encyclopedia.html