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TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) 2006/07

The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) measures trends in mathematics and science achievement at the fourth and eighth grades (Years 5 and 9) as well as monitoring curricular implementation and identifying the most effective instructional practices from around the world. This is the fourth of the studies. New Zealand is one of nearly 60 countries to take part in this fourth cycle. New Zealand participated in TIMSS 2006/07 at the Year 5 level only.

Author: Various
Date Published: Various

Released test booklets and companion scoring guides

These documents are the four released test booklets and companion scoring guides from TIMSS 06/07.

Author:  IEA
Date Published:  June 2009


Key findings: Trends in Year 5 achievement 1994 to 2006

This pamphlet presents the key findings from Year 5 students in TIMSS 2006/07. It was originally published in December 2008 and revised in September 2009 due to the mislabelling of the content domains knowing and applying. The current version rectifies this error.

Author:  Robyn Caygill & Sarah Kirkham [Ministry of Education]
Date Published:  December 2008

Revised Version: September 2009
Science - Trends in Year 5 science achievement 1994 to 2006

This report describes the science achievement of Year 5 students in TIMSS 2006/07. Trends in New Zealand’s achievement over the 12 years from 1994 to 2006 are examined, along with comparisons with other countries. Analyses of achievement by sub-groupings (such as gender and ethnicity) and background information are also presented. It was originally published in December 2008 and revised in September 2009 due to the mislabelling of the content domains knowing and applying. The current version rectifies this error.

Author:  Robyn Caygill [Ministry of Education]
Date Published:  December 2008

Revised Version: September 2009
Mathematics: Trends in Year 5 mathematics achievement 1994 to 2006

This report describes the mathematics achievement of Year 5 students in TIMSS 2006/07. Trends in New Zealand’s achievement over the 12 years from 1994 to 2006 are examined, along with comparisons with other countries. Analyses of achievement by sub-groupings (such as gender and ethnicity) and background information are also presented. It was originally published in December 2008 and revised in September 2009 due to the mislabelling of the content domains knowing and applying. The current version rectifies this error.

Author:  Robyn Caygill & Sarah Kirkham [Ministry of Education]
Date Published:  December 2008

Revised Version: September 2009
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