TIMSS 2019 International Results in
Mathematics and Science

COUNTRIES' MATHEMATICS & SCIENCE ACHIEVEMENT
Mathematics Grade 4
  • Average Mathematics Achievement
  • Performance at TIMSS International Benchmarks in Mathematics
  • Average Achievement in Mathematics Content & Cognitive Domains
Science Grade 4
  • Average Science Achievement
  • Performance at TIMSS International Benchmarks in Science
  • Average Achievement in Science Content & Cognitive Domains
Mathematics Grade 8
  • Average Mathematics Achievement
  • Performance at TIMSS International Benchmarks in Mathematics
  • Average Achievement in Mathematics Content & Cognitive Domains
Science Grade 8
  • Average Science Achievement
  • Performance at TIMSS International Benchmarks in Science
  • Average Achievement in Science Content & Cognitive Domains
HOME & SCHOOL
CONTEXTS
Home Environment Support
  • Home Resources
  • Students Speak the Language of Test
  • Emphasis on Early Literacy & Numeracy Development
  • Literacy & Numeracy Readiness for School
School Composition & Resources
  • Socioeconomic Background of the Student Body
  • Students' Native Language is the Language of the Test
  • Students Enter Primary School with Literacy & Numeracy Skills
  • Instruction Affected by Resource Shortages
  • Principals' Education & Years of Experience
School Climate
  • School Emphasis on Academic Success
  • Parents' Perceptions of the School
  • Students' Sense of School Belonging
School Discipline & Safety
  • School Discipline
  • Safe & Orderly School
  • Student Bullying
CLASSROOM
CONTEXTS
Teacher Preparation, Professional Development, & Job Satisfaction
  • Teachers' Formal Education
  • Teachers' Major
  • Teachers' Years of Experience
  • Teacher Participation in Professional Development
  • Teachers' Professional Development Needs
  • Teachers' Job Satisfaction
Challenges to Teaching & Learning
  • Student Absenteeism
  • Students Feel Tired or Hungry
  • Teaching Limited by Students Not Ready for Instruction
Students' Attitudes
  • Students Like Learning Mathematics & Science
  • Students Confident in Mathematics & Science
  • Students Value Mathematics & Science
Mathematics Curriculum & Instruction
  • Instructional Time in Mathematics
  • Students Taught the TIMSS Mathematics Topics
  • Instructional Clarity in Mathematics Lessons
  • Disorderly Behavior During Mathematics Lessons
Science Curriculum & Instruction
  • Instructional Time in Science
  • Students Taught the TIMSS Science Topics
  • Instructional Clarity in Science Lessons
  • Teachers' Emphasis on Science Investigation
  • School Resources for Science Experiments
  • Experiments in Science Lessons
Technology in Instruction
  • Computer Access for Instruction
  • Technology to Support Learning
  • Tests Delivered on Digital Devices

Highlights from TIMSS 2019