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... For example, studies conducted in the early 199Os suggest that the mathematics standards were only beginning to influence classrooms in a significant way.25 Conclusion The release of the report on SMSO, to be followed closely by the release of several components of TIMSS, offer an important opportunity to learn more about international variations in curriculum and instructional practice in mathematics and science. Many attempts will probably be made to draw rapid conclusions from TIMSS regarding what should be done to "fix" American mathematics and science education.


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