Trends in mathematics and science performance in 18 countries - Multiple regression analysis of the cohort effects of TIMSS 1995-2007

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Study examines relationships between teacher quality and instructional time and students’ mathematics and science achievement for 8th-grade cohorts across 18 advanced and developing economies using TIMSS 1995-2007 data. It also analyzes how performance changes over time between the two economy groups. Results show economy alone does not explain achievement variation, while regression findings reveal significant links between school inputs and achievement across years.

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aape | | --- | --- | | Arizona State University | | | Volume 20 Number 33 October 23rd, 2012 ISSN 1068-2341 | | Trends in mathematics and science performance in 18 countries: Multiple regression analysis of the cohort effects of TIMSS 1995-2007 Hee Kyung Hong Hong Kong Institute of Education Hong Kong, SAR Citation: Hong, H.K. (2012) . Trends in mathematics and science performance in 18 countries: Multiple regression analysis of the cohort effects of TIMSS 1995-2007. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 20(33). Retrieved [date], from [http://epaa.asu.edu/ojs/article/view/1012](http://epaa.asu.edu/ojs/article/view/1012) [Abstract:](Abstract: The purpose of this study was to simultaneously examine relationships between)[ The purpose of this study was to simultaneously examine relationships between](Abstract: The purpose of this study was to simultaneously examine relationships between)[ ](Abstract: The purpose of this study was to simultaneously examine relationships between)teacher quality and instructional time and mathematics and science achievement of 8th grade cohorts in 18 advanced and developing economies. In addition, the study examined changes in mathematics and science performance across the two groups of economies overtime using data from the TIMSS 1995-2007 assessments. While economy did not account for variation in mathematics and science achievement, findings from regression analyses indicated significant relationships between school inputs and achievement in both groups of countries across the years. Teaching experience was a strong indicator of mathematics performance in developing countries, while instructional time was mildly related to achievement in both subjects in advanced economies. Keywords: TIMSS; advanced economies; developing economies; school resources; student achievement Tendencias en el desempeño en matemáticas y ciencias en 18 países: Análisis deregresión múltiple de los efectos de cohorte en TIMSS 1995-2007 Resultados usando TIMSS 1995-2007. Journal website: [http://epaa.asu.edu/ojs/ ](http://epaa.asu.edu/ojs/ Manuscript)[ Manuscript](http://epaa.asu.edu/ojs/ Manuscript) received: 9/22/2011 Facebook: /EPAAA Revisions received: 4/20/2012 Twitter: @epaa_aape Accepted: 5/17/2012 Trends in mathematics and science performance in 18 countries 2 Resumen: El objetivo de este estudio fue examinar simultáneamente las relaciones entre la calidad docente y el tiempo de instrucción y los logros en matemáticas y ciencias de una cohorte de 8° gradoen 18 economías avanzadas y en desarrollo. Además, el estudio examinó los cambios en el rendimiento en matemáticas y ciencias entre dos grupos de economías a lo largo del tiempo utilizando los datos de las evaluaciones de TIMSS de 1995-2007. Aunque la variable “economía” nomostró variación en los resultados de logros de aprendizaje en matemáticas y ciencias, los análisis deregresión muestran relaciones significativas entre los insumos escolares y logros de aprendizaje en los dos tipos de países a lo largo de los años. La experiencia docente fue un fuerte indicador del rendimiento en matemáticas en los países en desarrollo, mientras que el tiempo de instrucción serelaciona medianamente con el rendimiento en ambas materias en las economías avanzadas. Palabras clave: TIMSS; economías avanzadas; economías en desarrollo; recursos escolares; aprendizaje estudiantil. Tendências no desempenho em matemáticas e ciências em 18 países: análise de regressão múltipla de efeitos de coorte no TIMSS 1995-2007 Resumo: O objetivo deste estudo foi examinar, simultaneamente, as relações entre aqualidade do professor e o tempo de instrução e os resultados em matemática e ciências de grupos do último ano do ensino básico (8th grade) em 18 economias avançadas e em desenvolvimento. Para além disso, o e

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What is the main research focus of the study?

The study examines how teacher quality and instructional time relate to mathematics and science achievement for 8th-grade cohorts across 18 economies, and how performance changes over time.

Which data source and time range are used?

The analysis uses TIMSS assessments from 1995 to 2007.

What do the regression results indicate?

The findings show economy does not account for variation in achievement, but school inputs have significant relationships with achievement in both advanced and developing countries across the years.

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