The TIMSS 2023 Encyclopedia explores the national and regional contexts shaping mathematics and science education worldwide. Featuring contributions from 72 countries and benchmarking participants, the encyclopedia integrates data from curriculum questionnaires and country-authored chapters to compare educational approaches and curricular goals.
- Curriculum Questionnaire Results: Representatives from each country provided insights into the policies and curricula supporting math and science teaching.
- Country Chapters: Each chapter highlights unique features of a nation’s educational setting, such as demographics, cultural influences, and teaching philosophies, offering a deeper understanding of global diversity in education.
TIMSS, conducted every four years since 1995, evaluates trends in student performance in math and science for fourth and eighth graders. Directed by Boston College’s TIMSS and PIRLS International Study Center, TIMSS serves as a valuable resource for understanding educational practices worldwide.