Mathematics and Science Achievement at South African Schools in TIMSS 2003
Author | : Vijay Reddy |
Publisher | : HSRC Press |
Total Pages | : 152 |
Release | : 2006 |
ISBN-10 | : 079692158X |
ISBN-13 | : 9780796921581 |
Rating | : 4/5 (581 Downloads) |
Download or read book Mathematics and Science Achievement at South African Schools in TIMSS 2003 written by Vijay Reddy and published by HSRC Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This monograph reports on South Africa's performance in TIMMS 2003 relative to 50 other countries; describes the performance of different groups of learners in South Africa; and provides contextual information about teachers, schools and the curriculum. The report concludes with recommendations for strategic interventions to improve South African learners' performance in mathematics and science. The findings contained in this report offer valuable insights to academics, policymakers, curriculum-planners and teachers and those involved in the development of education in South Africa.