National & International Assessments

INTERNATIONAL: Trends in International Math and Science Study (TIMSS) The Trends in International Math and Science Study (TIMSS) compares math and science achievement of 4th and 8th graders in various participating countries. (apx ) The Trends in International Math and Science Study (TIMSS) compares math and science achievement of 4th and 8th graders in various participating countries. (apx )

TIMSS Four High Achieving Countries Australia Australia Czech Republic Czech Republic Japan Japan Netherlands Netherlands Video clips of lesson studies. Video clips of lesson studies.

The US has participated in all four TIMSS assessments: 1995, 1999, 2003, and 2007 The US has participated in all four TIMSS assessments: 1995, 1999, 2003, and 2007 All estimates for the US are based on the performance of students from both public and private schools. All estimates for the US are based on the performance of students from both public and private schools. In addition to the assessments, students, their teachers, and principals were asked to complete questionnaires related to their school and learning experiences. In addition to the assessments, students, their teachers, and principals were asked to complete questionnaires related to their school and learning experiences.Analysis 4

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TIMSS Recommendations Schools must implement programs that allow all students to succeed Not all students learn in the same way. Not all students learn in the same way. A variety of instructional methods are needed. A variety of instructional methods are needed. An appropriate program challenges all students with the same high level of expectation. An appropriate program challenges all students with the same high level of expectation. 7

TIMSS Recommendations Teachers and schools need to be held accountable for quality teaching and learning Race, ethnicity, gender, physical disabilities, and economic disadvantage are not excuses for sub-standard student performance Race, ethnicity, gender, physical disabilities, and economic disadvantage are not excuses for sub-standard student performance Efficacy, dispelling the fear of math, and encouraging a positive learning attitude in math are important Efficacy, dispelling the fear of math, and encouraging a positive learning attitude in math are important 8

PISA - Programme for International Student Assessment The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is an internationally standardized assessment that was jointly developed by participating countries and administered to15-year-olds in schools. The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is an internationally standardized assessment that was jointly developed by participating countries and administered to15-year-olds in schools. The survey was implemented in 43 countries in the 1st assessment in 2000, in 41 countries in the 2nd assessment in 2003, in 57 countries in the 3rd assessment in 2006 and 62 countries have signed up to participate in the 4th assessment in The survey was implemented in 43 countries in the 1st assessment in 2000, in 41 countries in the 2nd assessment in 2003, in 57 countries in the 3rd assessment in 2006 and 62 countries have signed up to participate in the 4th assessment in countries41 countries57 countries43 countries41 countries57 countries Tests are typically administered to between 4,500 and 10,000 students in each country. Tests are typically administered to between 4,500 and 10,000 students in each country.

Areas assessed on PISA Reading Reading Math Math Science Science

PISA continued… Are students well prepared for future challenges? Are students well prepared for future challenges? Can they analyze, reason and communicate effectively? Can they analyze, reason and communicate effectively? Do they have the capacity to continue learning throughout life? Do they have the capacity to continue learning throughout life?

The OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) answers these questions and more, through its surveys of 15-year- olds in the principal industrialized countries. Every three years, it assesses how far students near the end of compulsory education have acquired some of the knowledge and skills essential for full participation in society. The OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) answers these questions and more, through its surveys of 15-year- olds in the principal industrialized countries. Every three years, it assesses how far students near the end of compulsory education have acquired some of the knowledge and skills essential for full participation in society. PISA - continued

National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) “The Nation’s Report Card” “The Nation’s Report Card” Since 1969 Since 1969 National Assessment in all major academic subjects. National Assessment in all major academic subjects. 13

NAEP -The Nation’s report Card The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is the only nationally representative and continuing assessment of what America's students know and can do in various subject areas. Assessments are conducted periodically in mathematics, reading, science, writing, the arts, civics, economics, geography, and U.S. history. Assessments in world history and in foreign language are anticipated in 2012.

NAEP stats 40% of high school students do not know how to add or subtract fractions with unlike denominators. 40% of high school students do not know how to add or subtract fractions with unlike denominators.

PA NAEP Math Grade 4

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PSSA’s 18 NCLB went into effect in When was the first PSSA test given?”

What have we learned from the International, National and State assessments and comparisons? What do they mean for us?

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Compare and Contrast *A Nation at Risk-1983 *Goals 2000 *NCLB What’s similar b/w these 3 documents? What’s similar b/w these 3 documents? What’s different? What’s different?