Science Analysis for TIMSS-R Videotape Classroom Study

Department Of Education, Washington AS

Investigators

Abstract

As part of the TIMSS-R video study, nationally representative videotape samples of eighth-grade science lessons are being collected in five countries--the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Japan, Australia, and the United States. The first three of these were among the highest performing countries on the TIMSS science achievement tests. Collection of the data is already funded by NCES. We are seeking funding to prepare, code, analyze, and interpret the data in order to provide the first cross-national descriptions of science teaching. We further propose to carry out these processes in a way that maximizes usability of the data in future research and improvement efforts.