TIMSS 2007 is the fourth cycle of internationally comparative assessments dedicated to improving teaching and learning in mathematics and science for students around the world. Carried out every four years at the fourth and eighth grades, TIMSS provides data about trends in mathematics and science achievement over time. In TIMSS 2007, nearly 60 countries participated.
To inform educational policy in the participating countries, this world-wide assessment and research project also routinely collects extensive background information that addresses concerns about the quantity, quality, and content of instruction.
TIMSS 2007 – Countries Participating
TIMSS 2007 – Schedule
TIMSS 2007 – Results
TIMSS 2007 – Downloads
TIMSS 2007 collected detailed information about mathematics and science curriculum coverage and implementation, as well as teacher preparation, resource availability, and the use of technology.
The assessment frameworks for TIMSS 2007 consists of content domain and cognitive domain.
Content Domain for Grade 4:
- Mathematics — Number, Geometric Shapes and Measures, Data Display;
- Science — Life Science, Physical Science, Earth Science;
Content Domain for Grade 8:
- Mathematics — Number, Algebra, Geometry, Data and Chance;
- Science — Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science;
Cognitive Domain:
- Knowing;
- Applying;
- Reasoning.