Did the Characteristics of Kosovar Teachers Influence the Results of Students in TIMSS 2019? Findings from the Performance of Kosovar Students in TIMSS 2019

This paper aimed to explore the impact of Kosovar teachers’ characteristics on performance fourth-grade students in TIMSS 2019. The addressed teachers, demographic, and academics, which are closely related overall students. In this research, data from 2019 database were used, for 4435 tested, 192 teachers surveyed. findings show that did not perform well They achieved 444 points field mathematics 413 science (average 500 points) ranked 49th out 56 countries participating test. Data teacher survey such as age, professional development, pre-service education, contemporary approach teaching, etc., also played an important role low-scoring Students who had a with average age 30–60 years better test, achieving difference 20 more, compared new or older (under 30 over 60 years). lack development major student performance. On average, 25% last 2 attended training certain areas, while 80% them willing attend programs would improve profile their competencies.