National Academy of Sciences
Washington, DC
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The Center for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Education (CSMEE) at the
National Research Council (NRC) is holding a convocation on the Third International
Mathematics & Science Study (TIMSS). The gathering
is for state and district science and mathematics leaders who are committed to using
information and results from TIMSS to improve instruction and learning. It is the
capstone event for "Global Perspectives for Local
Action: Using TIMSS to Improve U.S. Mathematics and Science Education,"
a project funded by the U.S. Department
of Education.
The NRC Committee on TIMSS that is chaired by Mel George, former president
of the University of Missouri and St. Olaf College, is producing a comprehensive
report on TIMSS and a companion professional development guide. Participants in the
convocation will receive these materials and will attend a workshop based on the guide.
In addition, the convocation will include two dinner sessions, with presentations by
researchers associated with the work of TIMSS; a poster session by states and
districts who have used data and analysis from TIMSS to help in the improvement of
mathematics and science instruction and learning; and job-alike sessions for
networking and planning.
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