What areas of mathematics and science are assessed in TIMSS?
Answer:
Mathematics
Grade 4
1. Numbers
2. Geometric shapes and measures
3. Data display
Grade 8
1. Numbers
2. Algebra
3. Geometry
4. Data and chance
Grade 12
1. Algebra
2. Calculus
3. Geometry
Science
Grade 4
1. Life science
2. Physical science
3. Earth science
Grade 8
1. Biology
2. Chemistry
3. Physics
4. Earth science
Grade 12
1. Mechanics and thermodynamics
2. Electricity and magnetism
3. Wave phenomena and atomic/nuclear physics