Operationalization and Methodology in TIMSS

Rolf Strietholt; Purya Baghaei; Yuan Ling Liaw; Sabine Meinck; Andrés Strello

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-76033-4_3

Operationalization and Methodology in TIMSS

Rolf Strietholt
, Purya Baghaei
, Yuan Ling Liaw
, Sabine Meinck
, Andrés Strello

International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement
KU Leuven

Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter

Abstract

The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) is an international assessment that evaluates students’ mathematical and scientific competencies. One component is an assessment of environmental knowledge. This chapter provides an overview of the study’s objectives, the participating entities, sampling design, and the assessment instruments and contextual questionnaires. In TIMSS 2019, 39 countries and seven benchmarking participants were involved at the eighth grade. In each educational system, TIMSS employs a multi-stage sampling approach to select students. Data collection includes achievement assessments in mathematics and science, along with comprehensive background questionnaires for students, teachers, and principals. These instruments are collaboratively developed by participating countries. In summary, TIMSS offers a unique approach to assessing student competencies globally. Its rigorous methodology and careful sampling procedures ensure the quality and comparability of data.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Knowledge and Willingness to Act Pro-Environmentally
Subtitle of host publication	Perspectives From IEA TIMSS 2019 and ICCS 2016 Data
Editors	M. M. Isac, A. Sandoval-Hernandez, W. Sass
Place of Publication	Cham, Switzerland
Publisher	Springer
Chapter	3
Pages	21-29
Number of pages	9
Volume	16
Edition	1st
ISBN (Electronic)	9783031760334
ISBN (Print)	9783031760327
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-76033-4_3
Publication status	Published - 11 Jan 2025
Externally published	Yes

Publication series

Name	IEA Research for Education
Volume	16
ISSN (Print)	2366-1631
ISSN (Electronic)	2366-164X

Keywords

Assessment framework
Environmental knowledge
Instruments
Sampling
Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Education
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)

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Strietholt, R., Baghaei, P., Liaw, Y. L., Meinck, S., & Strello, A. (2025). Operationalization and Methodology in TIMSS. In M. M. Isac, A. Sandoval-Hernandez, & W. Sass (Eds.), Knowledge and Willingness to Act Pro-Environmentally: Perspectives From IEA TIMSS 2019 and ICCS 2016 Data (1st ed., Vol. 16, pp. 21-29). (IEA Research for Education; Vol. 16). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-76033-4_3

Operationalization and Methodology in TIMSS. / Strietholt, Rolf; Baghaei, Purya; Liaw, Yuan Ling et al.
Knowledge and Willingness to Act Pro-Environmentally: Perspectives From IEA TIMSS 2019 and ICCS 2016 Data. ed. / M. M. Isac; A. Sandoval-Hernandez; W. Sass. Vol. 16 1st. ed. Cham, Switzerland: Springer, 2025. p. 21-29 (IEA Research for Education; Vol. 16).

Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter

Strietholt, R, Baghaei, P, Liaw, YL, Meinck, S & Strello, A 2025, Operationalization and Methodology in TIMSS. in MM Isac, A Sandoval-Hernandez & W Sass (eds), Knowledge and Willingness to Act Pro-Environmentally: Perspectives From IEA TIMSS 2019 and ICCS 2016 Data. 1st edn, vol. 16, IEA Research for Education, vol. 16, Springer, Cham, Switzerland, pp. 21-29. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-76033-4_3

Strietholt R, Baghaei P, Liaw YL, Meinck S, Strello A. Operationalization and Methodology in TIMSS. In Isac MM, Sandoval-Hernandez A, Sass W, editors, Knowledge and Willingness to Act Pro-Environmentally: Perspectives From IEA TIMSS 2019 and ICCS 2016 Data. 1st ed. Vol. 16. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. 2025. p. 21-29. (IEA Research for Education). doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-76033-4_3

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