Mathematics and Science Education Around the World: What Can We Learn From The Survey of Mathematics and Science Opportunities (SMSO) and the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS)? (1996)
Chapter: Appendix 3: Aspects and Categories in the TIMSS Mathematics and Science Analytic Frameworks
Appendix 3:
Aspects and Categories in the TIMSS Mathematics and Science Analytic Frameworks
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Aspects And Major Categories Of Mathematics And Science Frameworks |
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Content Aspects |
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Mathematics |
Science |
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• Numbers |
• Earth sciences |
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• Measurement |
• Life Sciences |
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• Geometry: Position |
• Physical sciences |
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• Geometry: Symmetry |
• Science, technology, and mathematics |
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• Proportionality |
• History of science and technology |
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• Functions, relations, equations |
• Environmental issues |
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• Data probability, statistics |
• Nature of science |
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• Elementary analysis |
• Science and other disciplines |
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• Validation and structure |
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• Other content |
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Performance Expectations Aspects |
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Mathematics |
Science |
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• Knowing |
• Understanding |
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• Using routine procedures |
• Theorizing, analyzing, solving problems |
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• Investigating and problem solving |
• Using tools, routine procedures |
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• Mathematical reasoning |
• Investigating the natural world |
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• Proportionality |
• Communicating |
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• Communicating |
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Perspective Aspects |
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Mathematics |
Science |
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• Attitudes |
• Attitudes |
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• Careers |
• Careers |
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• Participation |
• Participation |
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• Increasing interest |
• Increasing interest |
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• Habits of mind |
• Safety |
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• Habits of mind |
From Curriculum Frameworks for Mathematics and Science (p. 46), by D.F. Robitaille et al., 1993, TIMSS Monograph No. 1. Vancouver: Pacific Educational Press. Copyright © 1993 TIMSS. Adapted with permission.
See Appendix 4 for data release plans.
