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"Examines student performance in mathematics, using the Trends in Mathematics and Science Study database to address pressing questions about school policy and educational research, including major lessons learned from TIMSS testing, comparison of math curricula across nations, effect of technology in the classroom, and progress of popular math reforms abroad"--Provided by publisher.
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Lessons learned.
CORPORATE BODY NAME USED AS SUBJECT
International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement-- Examinations.
International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Mathematical ability-- Testing, Databases.
Mathematics-- Study and teaching-- Evaluation, Databases.
Mathematics teachers-- Evaluation, Databases.
Science-- Ability testing, Databases.
Science-- Study and teaching-- Evaluation, Databases.