TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) 2014/15 Publications
Publication Details
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 in New Zealand) as well as monitoring curricular implementation and identifying the most effective instructional practices from around the world. This is the sixth cycle of TIMSS. It was conducted in 2014 in Southern Hemisphere countries and in 2015 in Northern Hemisphere countries. Hence it is referred to as TIMSS 2014/15 in New Zealand. New Zealand is one of 57 countries and 7 benchmarking participants that took part in this cycle.
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TIMSS 2014/15: The importance of parents and caregivers
TIMSS assesses Year 5 maths and science skills and knowledge, and brings together background information from students, parents/caregivers, teachers and school leaders.…
Author(s): Vafa Hanlar with Robyn Caygill and Michelle Lamy, Ministry of Education
Date Published: May 2018
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Science achievement: What we know from New Zealand's participation in TIMSS 2014/15 and PISA 2015
In 2014 and 2015 New Zealand took part in two large international studies – the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), and the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). TIMSS focuses on the maths and science achievement of…
Author(s): Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: May 2017
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Mathematics achievement: What we know from New Zealand's participation in TIMSS 2014/15 and PISA 2015
In 2014 and 2015 New Zealand took part in two large international studies – the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), and the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). TIMSS focuses on the maths and science achievement of…
Author(s): Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education.
Date Published: May 2017
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TIMSS 2014/15 in New Zealand
This flyer describes what TIMSS is, who takes part, what is assessed in TIMSS, and how the TIMSS results can be used.…
Author(s): Robyn Caygill, Vafa Hanlar and Charlotte Harris-Miller, Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education
Date Published: November 2016
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What we know about maths achievement: New Zealand Year 5 and Year 9 results from TIMSS 2014/15
This flyer briefly summarises student maths achievement results from New Zealand’s participation in TIMSS 2014/15. It includes information about high and low achievers, relative strengths and weaknesses, and looks at the relationship to the New Zealand Curriculum. The achievement of…
Author(s): Robyn Caygill, Vafa Hanlar and Charlotte Harris-Miller, Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education
Date Published: November 2016
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What we know about science achievement: New Zealand Year 5 and Year 9 results from TIMSS 2014/15
This flyer briefly summarises student science achievement results from New Zealand’s participation in TIMSS 2014/15. It includes information about high and low achievers, relative strengths and weaknesses, and looks at the relationship to the New Zealand Curriculum. The achievement of…
Author(s): Robyn Caygill, Vafa Hanlar and Charlotte Harris-Miller, Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education
Date Published: November 2016
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Student attitudes to maths and science: what we know from New Zealand’s TIMSS 2014/15 results for Year 5 and Year 9
This flyer briefly summarises student attitudes to maths and science and the relationship between those attitudes and student achievement. The types of attitudes covered include liking, confidence, and valuing maths and science. The attitudes of boys and girls and students…
Author(s): Robyn Caygill, Vafa Hanlar and Charlotte Harris-Miller, Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education
Date Published: November 2016
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Teachers and teaching in maths and science: what we know from New Zealand’s TIMSS 2014/15 results for Year 5 and Year 9
This flyer briefly summarises findings about teachers and teaching from New Zealand’s participation in TIMSS 2014/15. It includes teacher qualifications and confidence, professional development, and teaching activities.…
Author(s): Robyn Caygill, Vafa Hanlar and Charlotte Harris-Miller, Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education
Date Published: November 2016
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New Zealand’s school climate for learning: what we know from TIMSS 2014/15
This flyer briefly summarises findings about school climate from New Zealand Year 5 and Year 9 students participation in TIMSS 2014/15. The perceptions of school climate of students, Year 5 parents, teachers, and principals are included. The aspects reported are…
Author(s): Robyn Caygill, Vafa Hanlar and Charlotte Harris-Miller, Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education
Date Published: November 2016
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TIMSS 2015: New Zealand Year 5 Maths results
This report describes the mathematics achievement of Year 5 students in TIMSS 2014/15. Analyses of achievement by sub-groupings (such as gender and ethnicity) and background information are also presented and comparisons are made with New Zealand across cycles and also…
Author(s): Robyn Caygill, Sunita Singh and Vafa Hanlar, Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education
Date Published: November 2016
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TIMSS 2015: New Zealand Year 9 Maths results
This report describes the mathematics achievement of Year 9 students in TIMSS 2014/15. Analyses of achievement by sub-groupings (such as gender and ethnicity) and background information are also presented and comparisons are made with New Zealand across cycles and also…
Author(s): Robyn Caygill, Vafa Hanlar and Sunita Singh, Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education
Date Published: November 2016
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TIMSS 2015: New Zealand Year 5 Science results
This report describes the science achievement of Year 5 students in TIMSS 2014/15. Analyses of achievement by sub-groupings (such as gender and ethnicity) and background information are also presented and comparisons are made with New Zealand across cycles and also…
Author(s): Robyn Caygill, Sunita Singh and Vafa Hanlar, Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education
Date Published: November 2016
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TIMSS 2015: New Zealand Year 9 Science results
This report describes the science achievement of Year 9 students in TIMSS 2014/15. Analyses of achievement by sub-groupings (such as gender and ethnicity) and background information are also presented and comparisons are made with New Zealand across cycles and also…
Author(s): Robyn Caygill, Vafa Hanlar and Sunita Singh, Comparative Education Research Unit, Ministry of Education
Date Published: November 2016
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