The Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) is a rich source of information that can be used by a broad range of stakeholders to promote discussions and actions to improve K-12 mathematics and science teaching and learning. To support educators, administrators, parents, and others interested in education in using TIMSS materials, the National Research Council (NRC) has prepared a report, Global Perspectives for Local Action: Using TIMSS to Improve U.S. Mathematics and Science Education (see "Resources"). This report will help educators, administrators, parents and others interested in education to understand what can be learned from TIMSS findings, and it will encourage them to use the information to make improvements in mathematics and science education. Provided in the report are insights into mathematics and science achievement, curriculum, instruction, and school support systems, such as professional development, in the United States and around the world. To make TIMSS information more accessible and useful to educators and the public, the NRC prepared this professional development guide to accompany its report. This guide provides directions and support materials for leading workshops and planning sessions for teachers, educational administrators, higher education faculty, and the interested public.
National Research Council. 1999. Global Perspectives for Local Action: Using TIMSS to Improve U.S. Mathematics and Science Education, Professional Development Guide. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/9723.
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Front Matter | i-xii | |
Introduction | 1-6 | |
Module 1: Framing the Dialogue | 7-16 | |
Module 1: Slides | 17-120 | |
Module 1: Handouts | 121-144 | |
Module 2: Exploring Curriculum, Instruction, and School Support Systems | 145-146 | |
Module 2A: What Does TIMSS Say about Curriculum? | 147-154 | |
Module 2A: Slides | 155-226 | |
Module 2A: Handouts | 227-238 | |
Module 2B: What Does TIMSS Say about Instructional Practices? | 239-244 | |
Module 2B: Slides | 245-308 | |
Module 2B: Handouts | 309-320 | |
Module 2C: What Does TIMSS Say about School Support Systems? | 321-326 | |
Module 2C: Slides | 327-380 | |
Module 2C: Handouts | 381-390 | |
Module 3: Global Perspectives for Local Action Planning | 391-440 | |
Resources | 441-444 |
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