U.S. Math and Science Test Scores

Several coordinators of the Third International Math and Science Study (TIMSS) discussed the significance of the results of the study for U.… read more

Several coordinators of the Third International Math and Science Study (TIMSS) discussed the significance of the results of the study for U.S. education policy. They explained the methodology of the study in order to dispel myths about why the study should be discounted. They said that the study tested large populations from all countries and that age differences should be discounted. They also took questions from the audience. close

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  • Albert Beaton Professor Boston College->Graduate School of Education
  • Pascal Forgione Commissioner National Center for Education Statistics
  • Bailey Morris-Eck Vice President Brookings Institution->Communications
  • Ina Mullis Professor Boston College->Department of English
  • Diane Ravitch Senior Fellow Brookings Institution->Governance Studies Program
  • Bill Schmidt National Coordinator and Executive Director National Center for Education Statistics
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U.S. Math and Science Test Scores

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Program ID:
103382-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Apr 07, 1998 | 8:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Apr 12, 1998 | 3:18am EDT | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Apr 07, 1998 | 8:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 08, 1998 | 10:21am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 08, 1998 | 2:10pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 09, 1998 | 5:22am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 12, 1998 | 3:18am EDT | C-SPAN 1
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