A week later, another class, and another international math and science test given worldwide (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Survey, Timss). Last week I reported (the post entitled “Not a Good Sign”) on the poor results of 15 year-olds in a similar test (administered by the OECD). This week’s results were somewhat better.
The test was given to fourth and eighth graders. The eighth graders did better than the fourth graders. They rose to 12th from 17th in math and from 14th to 7th in science. However, their actual math scores did not improve from the last time the test was given; their science scores increased quite a bit. The fourth graders went from 6th to 8th in math and from 2nd to 6th in science. Their math scores stayed the same; their science scores decreased.
Educators are finally getting concerned as the test results become better known as they do not bode well for our future. As I’ve said many times, recognizing a problem is the first step in solving it.
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