Benchmarking to the world's best in mathematics. Quality control in curriculum and instruction among the top performers in the TIMSS.

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  • R P Phelps
چکیده

UNLABELLED This article describes the education quality control systems (for mathematics) used by those countries that performed best on the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). Enforced quality control measures are defined as "decision points"--where adherence to the curriculum and instruction system can be reinforced. Most decision points involve stakes for the student, teacher, or school. They involve potential consequences for failure to adhere to the system and to follow the program at a reasonable pace. Generally, countries with more decision points perform better on the TIMSS. When the number of decision points and TIMSS test scores are adjusted for country wealth, the relationship between the degree of (enforced) quality control and student achievement appears to be positive and exponential. CONCLUSION The more (enforced) quality control measures employed in an education system, the greater is students' academic achievement.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Evaluation review

دوره 25 4  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2001