Using TIMSS to Analyze Correlates of Performance Variation in Mathematics

Title:	Using TIMSS to Analyze Correlates of Performance Variation in Mathematics
Description:	This study used data from the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) to compare the variability of performance in the United States and several other countries, investigate how this performance variation is distributed within and between classrooms, and explore how well background variables predict performance at both levels. In addition, the study explored how well suited the TIMSS design is to addressing questions of this sort.
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Cover Date:	June 2001
Web Release:	June 25, 2001
Print Release:	This Publication will only be available online.
Publication #:	NCES 200105 General Ordering Information
Center/Program:	NCES
Authors:	Daniel Koretz, Daniel McCaffrey and Thomas Sullivan
Type of Product:	Working Paper
	Working Papers provide preliminary analysis of substantive, technical, and methodological issues. They are works in progress that are presented to promote the sharing of valuable work experience and knowledge. These papers have not undergone a rigorous review for consistency with NCES standards.
Survey/Program Areas:	International Activities Program (IAP) Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS)
Keywords:	Achievement (Student) • mathematics Eighth-Graders International Comparisons • math and science achievement Mathematics Statistical Standards and Methodology
Questions:	For questions about the content of this Working Paper, please contact: Samantha Burg.