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International mathematics and science study shows mixed results for Australia

Posted on 09 December 2008 at 02:00AM

TIMSS 07 Report The latest results from the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) show that Australian Year 4 students have displayed some improvement in Mathematics achievement since 2003. But achievement levels of Australian students have remained static in Year 8 mathematics and Year 4 science and declined significantly in Year 8 science.
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Highlights from TIMSS 2007 from Australia’s perspective: Highlights from the full report, Taking a closer look at mathematics and science in Australia. Sue Thomson, Nicole Wernert, Catherine Underwood and Marina Nicholas. (2008). Melbourne: ACER.
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TIMSS 2007: Taking a closer look at mathematics and science in Australia. (TIMSS Australia Monograph No. 11). Sue Thomson, Nicole Wernert, Catherine Underwood and Marina Nicholas. (2008). Melbourne: ACER.
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