Cross-national achievement studies: learning from South Africa's participation in the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS).

Autor/in	Reddy, Vijay
Titel	Cross-national achievement studies: learning from South Africa's participation in the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS).
Quelle	In: Compare, 35 (2005) 1, S. 63-77Infoseite zur Zeitschrift Verfügbarkeit
Beigaben	Literaturangaben
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0305-7925
Schlagwörter	Methodologie; TIMSS (Third International Mathematics and Science Study); Vergleichsuntersuchung; Geschlechtsspezifischer Unterschied; Schule; Schüler; Schülerleistung; Ungleichheit; Armut; Entwicklungsland; Sozioökonomische Lage; Internationaler Vergleich; Ausstattung; Bedingung; Ethnische Gruppe; Südafrika (Staat)
Abstract	This article explores the potential of cross-national achievement studies through a critical reflection upon the experience of South Africa's participation in the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). There are a growing number of multi-country and international achievement studies. While recognizing the limitations of these studies, this article considers how far these studies can be an effective tool for the generation of in-country information that can usefully inform policy and practice. It is argued that improvements can be made by using a simpler methodology for the analysis and presentation of information; better ways of analysing the influence of domestic dimensions of poverty, inequality and social stratification; and improved strategies for assessing progress over time against national baselines. The article concludes with a set of questions for systems to consider when thinking about participating in international or multi-country achievement studies. (DIPF/Orig.).
Erfasst von	DIPF \| Leibniz-Institut für Bildungsforschung und Bildungsinformation, Frankfurt am Main
Update	2005/3