TIMSS 1995 – Results

Hong Kong Results of TIMSS 1995

Primary 4

Mathematics Achievement

  • TIMSS scale score:     587
  • International ranking:　4th
  • International benchmark:　18% of students reaching the “Advanced” international benchmark
  • Gender difference in achievement:　No significant difference

Science Achievement

  • TIMSS scale score:     533
  • International ranking:　10th
  • International benchmark:　4% of students reaching the “Advanced” international benchmark
  • Gender difference in achievement:　boys’ achievement is significantly higher than girls’ achievement

 

Secondary 2

Mathematics Achievement

  • TIMSS scale score:     588
  • International ranking:　4th
  • International benchmark:　27% of students reaching the “Advanced” international benchmark
  • Gender difference in achievement:　No significant difference

Science Achievement

  • TIMSS scale score:     522
  • International ranking:　16th
  • International benchmark:　7% of students reaching the “Advanced” international benchmark
  • Gender difference in achievement:　boys’ achievement is significantly higher than girls’ achievement