Longdefinition: TIMSS: Female 4th grade students reaching the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of female 4th grade students scoring at least 400 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark have some basic mathematical knowledge. They can add, subtract, multiply, and divide one- and two-digit whole numbers. They can solve simple word problems. They have some knowledge of simple fractions and common geometric shapes. Students can read and complete simple bar graphs and tables. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Source: International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA)'s Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study

Topic: Learning Outcomes

Shortdefinition: TIMSS: Female 4th grade students reaching the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of female 4th grade students scoring at least 400 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark have some basic mathematical knowledge. They can add, subtract, multiply, and divide one- and two-digit whole numbers. They can solve simple word problems. They have some knowledge of simple fractions and common geometric shapes. Students can read and complete simple bar graphs and tables. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/

Dataset: TIMSS

value: Education Statistics


sourceNote: TIMSS: Female 4th grade students reaching the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of female 4th grade students scoring at least 400 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark have some basic mathematical knowledge. They can add, subtract, multiply, and divide one- and two-digit whole numbers. They can solve simple word problems. They have some knowledge of simple fractions and common geometric shapes. Students can read and complete simple bar graphs and tables. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/

sourceOrganization: International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA)'s Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Female 4th grade students reaching the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)

name: Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)


name: TIMSS: Female 4th grade students reaching the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)

name: Least developed countries: UN classification


name: Middle East & North Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)


name: Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)


name: Fragile and conflict affected situations


name: Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income)


name: East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income)


name: Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)


name: Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)


name: Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)


name: East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries)


name: Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)


Longdefinition: TIMSS: Male 4th grade students reaching the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of male 4th grade students scoring at least 400 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark have some basic mathematical knowledge. They can add, subtract, multiply, and divide one- and two-digit whole numbers. They can solve simple word problems. They have some knowledge of simple fractions and common geometric shapes. Students can read and complete simple bar graphs and tables. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: TIMSS: Male 4th grade students reaching the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of male 4th grade students scoring at least 400 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark have some basic mathematical knowledge. They can add, subtract, multiply, and divide one- and two-digit whole numbers. They can solve simple word problems. They have some knowledge of simple fractions and common geometric shapes. Students can read and complete simple bar graphs and tables. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


sourceNote: TIMSS: Male 4th grade students reaching the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of male 4th grade students scoring at least 400 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark have some basic mathematical knowledge. They can add, subtract, multiply, and divide one- and two-digit whole numbers. They can solve simple word problems. They have some knowledge of simple fractions and common geometric shapes. Students can read and complete simple bar graphs and tables. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Male 4th grade students reaching the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)


name: TIMSS: Male 4th grade students reaching the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)


Longdefinition: TIMSS: Mean performance on the mathematics scale for fourth grade students, male is the average scale score for male 4th graders on the mathematics assessment. The scale centerpoint is 500. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/

value: Education


Shortdefinition: TIMSS: Mean performance on the mathematics scale for fourth grade students, male is the average scale score for male 4th graders on the mathematics assessment. The scale centerpoint is 500. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


sourceNote: TIMSS: Mean performance on the mathematics scale for fourth grade students, male is the average scale score for male 4th graders on the mathematics assessment. The scale centerpoint is 500. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Mean performance on the mathematics scale for fourth grade students, male


name: TIMSS: Mean performance on the mathematics scale for fourth grade students, male


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Distribution of 4th Grade Mathematics Scores: 5th Percentile Score

Longdefinition: The 5th percentile score is the score below which 5 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: The 5th percentile score is the score below which 5 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/

name: TIMSS: Distribution of 4th Grade Mathematics Scores: 5th Percentile Score


sourceNote: The 5th percentile score is the score below which 5 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Distribution of 4th Grade Mathematics Scores: 10th Percentile Score

Longdefinition: The 10th percentile score is the score below which 10 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: The 10th percentile score is the score below which 10 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/

name: TIMSS: Distribution of 4th Grade Mathematics Scores: 10th Percentile Score


sourceNote: The 10th percentile score is the score below which 10 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


name: Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Distribution of 4th Grade Mathematics Scores: 25th Percentile Score

Longdefinition: The 25th percentile score is the score below which 25 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: The 25th percentile score is the score below which 25 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/

name: TIMSS: Distribution of 4th Grade Mathematics Scores: 25th Percentile Score


sourceNote: The 25th percentile score is the score below which 25 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


name: Least developed countries: UN classification


name: Middle East & North Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)


name: Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Distribution of 4th Grade Mathematics Scores: 50th Percentile Score

Longdefinition: The 50th percentile score is the score below which 50 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: The 50th percentile score is the score below which 50 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/

name: TIMSS: Distribution of 4th Grade Mathematics Scores: 50th Percentile Score


sourceNote: The 50th percentile score is the score below which 50 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


name: Fragile and conflict affected situations


name: Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income)


name: East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income)


name: Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)


name: Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)


name: Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Distribution of 4th Grade Mathematics Scores: 75th Percentile Score

Longdefinition: The 75th percentile score is the score below which 75 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: The 75th percentile score is the score below which 75 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/

name: TIMSS: Distribution of 4th Grade Mathematics Scores: 75th Percentile Score


sourceNote: The 75th percentile score is the score below which 75 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


name: East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries)


name: Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Distribution of 4th Grade Mathematics Scores: 90th Percentile Score

Longdefinition: The 90th percentile score is the score below which 90 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: The 90th percentile score is the score below which 90 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/

name: TIMSS: Distribution of 4th Grade Mathematics Scores: 90th Percentile Score


sourceNote: The 90th percentile score is the score below which 90 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Distribution of 4th Grade Mathematics Scores: 95th Percentile Score

Longdefinition: The 95th percentile score is the score below which 95 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: The 95th percentile score is the score below which 95 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/

name: TIMSS: Distribution of 4th Grade Mathematics Scores: 95th Percentile Score


sourceNote: The 95th percentile score is the score below which 95 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


name: Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)


Longdefinition: TIMSS: Mean performance on the mathematics scale for eighth grade students, total is the average scale score for 8th graders on the mathematics assessment. The scale centerpoint is 500. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: TIMSS: Mean performance on the mathematics scale for eighth grade students, total is the average scale score for 8th graders on the mathematics assessment. The scale centerpoint is 500. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


sourceNote: TIMSS: Mean performance on the mathematics scale for eighth grade students, total is the average scale score for 8th graders on the mathematics assessment. The scale centerpoint is 500. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Mean performance on the mathematics scale for eighth grade students, total


name: TIMSS: Mean performance on the mathematics scale for eighth grade students, total


Longdefinition: TIMSS: Eighth grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of 8th grade students scoring at least 625 on the mathematics assessment. Students can apply and reason in a variety of problem situations, solve linear equations, and make generalizations. They can solve a variety of fraction, proportion, and percent problems and justify their conclusions. They can understand linear functions and algebraic expressions. Students can use their knowledge of geometric figures to solve a wide range of problems involving angles, area, and surface area. They can calculate means and medians, and understand how changing data points can impact the mean. Students can interpret a wide variety of data displays to draw and justify conclusions, and solve multistep problems. They can solve problems involving expected values. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: TIMSS: Eighth grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of 8th grade students scoring at least 625 on the mathematics assessment. Students can apply and reason in a variety of problem situations, solve linear equations, and make generalizations. They can solve a variety of fraction, proportion, and percent problems and justify their conclusions. They can understand linear functions and algebraic expressions. Students can use their knowledge of geometric figures to solve a wide range of problems involving angles, area, and surface area. They can calculate means and medians, and understand how changing data points can impact the mean. Students can interpret a wide variety of data displays to draw and justify conclusions, and solve multistep problems. They can solve problems involving expected values. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


sourceNote: TIMSS: Eighth grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of 8th grade students scoring at least 625 on the mathematics assessment. Students can apply and reason in a variety of problem situations, solve linear equations, and make generalizations. They can solve a variety of fraction, proportion, and percent problems and justify their conclusions. They can understand linear functions and algebraic expressions. Students can use their knowledge of geometric figures to solve a wide range of problems involving angles, area, and surface area. They can calculate means and medians, and understand how changing data points can impact the mean. Students can interpret a wide variety of data displays to draw and justify conclusions, and solve multistep problems. They can solve problems involving expected values. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Eighth grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)


name: TIMSS: Eighth grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)


name: Least developed countries: UN classification


name: Middle East & North Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)


name: Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)


name: Fragile and conflict affected situations


name: Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income)


Longdefinition: TIMSS: Female 8th grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of female 8th grade students scoring at least 625 on the mathematics assessment. Students can apply and reason in a variety of problem situations, solve linear equations, and make generalizations. They can solve a variety of fraction, proportion, and percent problems and justify their conclusions. They can understand linear functions and algebraic expressions. Students can use their knowledge of geometric figures to solve a wide range of problems involving angles, area, and surface area. They can calculate means and medians, and understand how changing data points can impact the mean. Students can interpret a wide variety of data displays to draw and justify conclusions, and solve multistep problems. They can solve problems involving expected values. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: TIMSS: Female 8th grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of female 8th grade students scoring at least 625 on the mathematics assessment. Students can apply and reason in a variety of problem situations, solve linear equations, and make generalizations. They can solve a variety of fraction, proportion, and percent problems and justify their conclusions. They can understand linear functions and algebraic expressions. Students can use their knowledge of geometric figures to solve a wide range of problems involving angles, area, and surface area. They can calculate means and medians, and understand how changing data points can impact the mean. Students can interpret a wide variety of data displays to draw and justify conclusions, and solve multistep problems. They can solve problems involving expected values. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


sourceNote: TIMSS: Female 8th grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of female 8th grade students scoring at least 625 on the mathematics assessment. Students can apply and reason in a variety of problem situations, solve linear equations, and make generalizations. They can solve a variety of fraction, proportion, and percent problems and justify their conclusions. They can understand linear functions and algebraic expressions. Students can use their knowledge of geometric figures to solve a wide range of problems involving angles, area, and surface area. They can calculate means and medians, and understand how changing data points can impact the mean. Students can interpret a wide variety of data displays to draw and justify conclusions, and solve multistep problems. They can solve problems involving expected values. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Female 8th grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)


name: TIMSS: Female 8th grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)


name: East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income)


name: Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)


Longdefinition: TIMSS: Male 8th grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of male 8th grade students scoring at least 625 on the mathematics assessment. Students can apply and reason in a variety of problem situations, solve linear equations, and make generalizations. They can solve a variety of fraction, proportion, and percent problems and justify their conclusions. They can understand linear functions and algebraic expressions. Students can use their knowledge of geometric figures to solve a wide range of problems involving angles, area, and surface area. They can calculate means and medians, and understand how changing data points can impact the mean. Students can interpret a wide variety of data displays to draw and justify conclusions, and solve multistep problems. They can solve problems involving expected values. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: TIMSS: Male 8th grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of male 8th grade students scoring at least 625 on the mathematics assessment. Students can apply and reason in a variety of problem situations, solve linear equations, and make generalizations. They can solve a variety of fraction, proportion, and percent problems and justify their conclusions. They can understand linear functions and algebraic expressions. Students can use their knowledge of geometric figures to solve a wide range of problems involving angles, area, and surface area. They can calculate means and medians, and understand how changing data points can impact the mean. Students can interpret a wide variety of data displays to draw and justify conclusions, and solve multistep problems. They can solve problems involving expected values. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


sourceNote: TIMSS: Male 8th grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of male 8th grade students scoring at least 625 on the mathematics assessment. Students can apply and reason in a variety of problem situations, solve linear equations, and make generalizations. They can solve a variety of fraction, proportion, and percent problems and justify their conclusions. They can understand linear functions and algebraic expressions. Students can use their knowledge of geometric figures to solve a wide range of problems involving angles, area, and surface area. They can calculate means and medians, and understand how changing data points can impact the mean. Students can interpret a wide variety of data displays to draw and justify conclusions, and solve multistep problems. They can solve problems involving expected values. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Male 8th grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)


name: TIMSS: Male 8th grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)


name: Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)


name: Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)


name: East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries)


name: Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)


Longdefinition: TIMSS: Eighth grade students who did not reach the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of 8th grade students scoring below 400 on the mathematics assessment. It is the percentage of students with achievement too low for estimation. Students were considered to have achievement too low for estimation if their performance on the assessment was no better than could be achieved by simply guessing on the multiple-choice assessment items. However, such students were assigned scale scores (plausible values) by the achievement scaling procedure, despite concerns about their reliability. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/

Statisticalconceptandmethodology: TIMSS

Othernotes: Proficiency


sourceNote: TIMSS: Eighth grade students who did not reach the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of 8th grade students scoring below 400 on the mathematics assessment. It is the percentage of students with achievement too low for estimation. Students were considered to have achievement too low for estimation if their performance on the assessment was no better than could be achieved by simply guessing on the multiple-choice assessment items. However, such students were assigned scale scores (plausible values) by the achievement scaling procedure, despite concerns about their reliability. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Eighth grade students who did not reach the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)


name: TIMSS: Eighth grade students who did not reach the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)


name: Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)


Longdefinition: TIMSS: Female 8th grade students who did not reach the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of female 8th grade students scoring below 400 on the mathematics assessment.  It is the percentage of students with achievement too low for estimation. Students were considered to have achievement too low for estimation if their performance on the assessment was no better than could be achieved by simply guessing on the multiple-choice assessment items. However, such students were assigned scale scores (plausible values) by the achievement scaling procedure, despite concerns about their reliability. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: TIMSS: Female 8th grade students who did not reach the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of female 8th grade students scoring below 400 on the mathematics assessment.  It is the percentage of students with achievement too low for estimation. Students were considered to have achievement too low for estimation if their performance on the assessment was no better than could be achieved by simply guessing on the multiple-choice assessment items. However, such students were assigned scale scores (plausible values) by the achievement scaling procedure, despite concerns about their reliability. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


sourceNote: TIMSS: Female 8th grade students who did not reach the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of female 8th grade students scoring below 400 on the mathematics assessment.  It is the percentage of students with achievement too low for estimation. Students were considered to have achievement too low for estimation if their performance on the assessment was no better than could be achieved by simply guessing on the multiple-choice assessment items. However, such students were assigned scale scores (plausible values) by the achievement scaling procedure, despite concerns about their reliability. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Female 8th grade students who did not reach the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)


name: TIMSS: Female 8th grade students who did not reach the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)


Longdefinition: TIMSS: Male 8th grade students who did not reach the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of male 8th grade students scoring below 400 on the mathematics assessment.  It is the percentage of students with achievement too low for estimation. Students were considered to have achievement too low for estimation if their performance on the assessment was no better than could be achieved by simply guessing on the multiple-choice assessment items. However, such students were assigned scale scores (plausible values) by the achievement scaling procedure, despite concerns about their reliability. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: TIMSS: Male 8th grade students who did not reach the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of male 8th grade students scoring below 400 on the mathematics assessment.  It is the percentage of students with achievement too low for estimation. Students were considered to have achievement too low for estimation if their performance on the assessment was no better than could be achieved by simply guessing on the multiple-choice assessment items. However, such students were assigned scale scores (plausible values) by the achievement scaling procedure, despite concerns about their reliability. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


sourceNote: TIMSS: Male 8th grade students who did not reach the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of male 8th grade students scoring below 400 on the mathematics assessment.  It is the percentage of students with achievement too low for estimation. Students were considered to have achievement too low for estimation if their performance on the assessment was no better than could be achieved by simply guessing on the multiple-choice assessment items. However, such students were assigned scale scores (plausible values) by the achievement scaling procedure, despite concerns about their reliability. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Male 8th grade students who did not reach the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)


name: TIMSS: Male 8th grade students who did not reach the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)


name: Least developed countries: UN classification


name: Middle East & North Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)


name: Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)


name: Fragile and conflict affected situations


name: Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income)


Longdefinition: TIMSS: Mean performance on the mathematics scale for eighth grade students, female is the average scale score for female 8th graders on the mathematics assessment. The scale centerpoint is 500. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: TIMSS: Mean performance on the mathematics scale for eighth grade students, female is the average scale score for female 8th graders on the mathematics assessment. The scale centerpoint is 500. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


sourceNote: TIMSS: Mean performance on the mathematics scale for eighth grade students, female is the average scale score for female 8th graders on the mathematics assessment. The scale centerpoint is 500. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Mean performance on the mathematics scale for eighth grade students, female


name: TIMSS: Mean performance on the mathematics scale for eighth grade students, female


name: East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income)


name: Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)


Longdefinition: TIMSS: Eighth grade students reaching the high international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of 8th grade students scoring at least 550 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark can apply their understanding and knowledge in a variety of relatively complex situations. They can solve problems with fractions, decimals, ratios, and proportions. Students at this level show basic procedural knowledge related to algebraic expressions and equations. They can solve a variety of problems with angles, including problems involving triangles, parallel lines, rectangles, and congruent and similar figures. Students can interpret data in a variety of graphs and solve simple problems involving outcomes and probabilities. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: TIMSS: Eighth grade students reaching the high international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of 8th grade students scoring at least 550 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark can apply their understanding and knowledge in a variety of relatively complex situations. They can solve problems with fractions, decimals, ratios, and proportions. Students at this level show basic procedural knowledge related to algebraic expressions and equations. They can solve a variety of problems with angles, including problems involving triangles, parallel lines, rectangles, and congruent and similar figures. Students can interpret data in a variety of graphs and solve simple problems involving outcomes and probabilities. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


sourceNote: TIMSS: Eighth grade students reaching the high international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of 8th grade students scoring at least 550 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark can apply their understanding and knowledge in a variety of relatively complex situations. They can solve problems with fractions, decimals, ratios, and proportions. Students at this level show basic procedural knowledge related to algebraic expressions and equations. They can solve a variety of problems with angles, including problems involving triangles, parallel lines, rectangles, and congruent and similar figures. Students can interpret data in a variety of graphs and solve simple problems involving outcomes and probabilities. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Eighth grade students reaching the high international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)


name: TIMSS: Eighth grade students reaching the high international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)


name: Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)


name: Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)


Longdefinition: TIMSS: Female 8th grade students reaching the high international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of female 8th grade students scoring at least 550 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark  can apply their understanding and knowledge in a variety of relatively complex situations. They can solve problems with fractions, decimals, ratios, and proportions. Students at this level show basic procedural knowledge related to algebraic expressions and equations. They can solve a variety of problems with angles, including problems involving triangles, parallel lines, rectangles, and congruent and similar figures. Students can interpret data in a variety of graphs and solve simple problems involving outcomes and probabilities. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: TIMSS: Female 8th grade students reaching the high international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of female 8th grade students scoring at least 550 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark  can apply their understanding and knowledge in a variety of relatively complex situations. They can solve problems with fractions, decimals, ratios, and proportions. Students at this level show basic procedural knowledge related to algebraic expressions and equations. They can solve a variety of problems with angles, including problems involving triangles, parallel lines, rectangles, and congruent and similar figures. Students can interpret data in a variety of graphs and solve simple problems involving outcomes and probabilities. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/

name: East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries)


sourceNote: TIMSS: Female 8th grade students reaching the high international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of female 8th grade students scoring at least 550 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark  can apply their understanding and knowledge in a variety of relatively complex situations. They can solve problems with fractions, decimals, ratios, and proportions. Students at this level show basic procedural knowledge related to algebraic expressions and equations. They can solve a variety of problems with angles, including problems involving triangles, parallel lines, rectangles, and congruent and similar figures. Students can interpret data in a variety of graphs and solve simple problems involving outcomes and probabilities. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Female 8th grade students reaching the high international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)


name: TIMSS: Female 8th grade students reaching the high international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)


name: Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)


name: Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)


Longdefinition: TIMSS: Male 8th grade students reaching the high international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of male 8th grade students scoring at least 550 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark can apply their understanding and knowledge in a variety of relatively complex situations. They can solve problems with fractions, decimals, ratios, and proportions. Students at this level show basic procedural knowledge related to algebraic expressions and equations. They can solve a variety of problems with angles, including problems involving triangles, parallel lines, rectangles, and congruent and similar figures. Students can interpret data in a variety of graphs and solve simple problems involving outcomes and probabilities. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: TIMSS: Male 8th grade students reaching the high international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of male 8th grade students scoring at least 550 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark can apply their understanding and knowledge in a variety of relatively complex situations. They can solve problems with fractions, decimals, ratios, and proportions. Students at this level show basic procedural knowledge related to algebraic expressions and equations. They can solve a variety of problems with angles, including problems involving triangles, parallel lines, rectangles, and congruent and similar figures. Students can interpret data in a variety of graphs and solve simple problems involving outcomes and probabilities. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


sourceNote: TIMSS: Male 8th grade students reaching the high international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of male 8th grade students scoring at least 550 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark can apply their understanding and knowledge in a variety of relatively complex situations. They can solve problems with fractions, decimals, ratios, and proportions. Students at this level show basic procedural knowledge related to algebraic expressions and equations. They can solve a variety of problems with angles, including problems involving triangles, parallel lines, rectangles, and congruent and similar figures. Students can interpret data in a variety of graphs and solve simple problems involving outcomes and probabilities. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Male 8th grade students reaching the high international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)


name: TIMSS: Male 8th grade students reaching the high international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)


Longdefinition: TIMSS: Eighth grade students reaching the intermediate international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of 8th grade students scoring at least 475 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark can  apply basic mathematical knowledge in a variety of situations. They can solve problems involving whole numbers, negative numbers, fractions, decimals, and ratios. Students have some basic knowledge about properties of two-dimensional shapes. They can read and interpret data in graphs and have some rudimentary knowledge of probability. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: TIMSS: Eighth grade students reaching the intermediate international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of 8th grade students scoring at least 475 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark can  apply basic mathematical knowledge in a variety of situations. They can solve problems involving whole numbers, negative numbers, fractions, decimals, and ratios. Students have some basic knowledge about properties of two-dimensional shapes. They can read and interpret data in graphs and have some rudimentary knowledge of probability. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


sourceNote: TIMSS: Eighth grade students reaching the intermediate international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of 8th grade students scoring at least 475 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark can  apply basic mathematical knowledge in a variety of situations. They can solve problems involving whole numbers, negative numbers, fractions, decimals, and ratios. Students have some basic knowledge about properties of two-dimensional shapes. They can read and interpret data in graphs and have some rudimentary knowledge of probability. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Eighth grade students reaching the intermediate international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)


name: TIMSS: Eighth grade students reaching the intermediate international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)


name: Least developed countries: UN classification


name: Middle East & North Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)


name: Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)


Longdefinition: TIMSS: Female 8th grade students reaching the intermediate international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of female 8th grade students scoring at least 475 on the mathematics assessment. Students can apply basic mathematical knowledge in a variety of situations. They can solve problems involving whole numbers, negative numbers, fractions, decimals, and ratios. Students have some basic knowledge about properties of two-dimensional shapes. They can read and interpret data in graphs and have some rudimentary knowledge of probability. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: TIMSS: Female 8th grade students reaching the intermediate international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of female 8th grade students scoring at least 475 on the mathematics assessment. Students can apply basic mathematical knowledge in a variety of situations. They can solve problems involving whole numbers, negative numbers, fractions, decimals, and ratios. Students have some basic knowledge about properties of two-dimensional shapes. They can read and interpret data in graphs and have some rudimentary knowledge of probability. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


sourceNote: TIMSS: Female 8th grade students reaching the intermediate international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of female 8th grade students scoring at least 475 on the mathematics assessment. Students can apply basic mathematical knowledge in a variety of situations. They can solve problems involving whole numbers, negative numbers, fractions, decimals, and ratios. Students have some basic knowledge about properties of two-dimensional shapes. They can read and interpret data in graphs and have some rudimentary knowledge of probability. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Female 8th grade students reaching the intermediate international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)


name: TIMSS: Female 8th grade students reaching the intermediate international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)


name: Fragile and conflict affected situations


name: Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income)


Longdefinition: TIMSS: Male 8th grade students reaching the intermediate international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of male 8th grade students scoring at least 475 on the mathematics assessment. Students can apply basic mathematical knowledge in a variety of situations. They can solve problems involving whole numbers, negative numbers, fractions, decimals, and ratios. Students have some basic knowledge about properties of two-dimensional shapes. They can read and interpret data in graphs and have some rudimentary knowledge of probability. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: TIMSS: Male 8th grade students reaching the intermediate international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of male 8th grade students scoring at least 475 on the mathematics assessment. Students can apply basic mathematical knowledge in a variety of situations. They can solve problems involving whole numbers, negative numbers, fractions, decimals, and ratios. Students have some basic knowledge about properties of two-dimensional shapes. They can read and interpret data in graphs and have some rudimentary knowledge of probability. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


sourceNote: TIMSS: Male 8th grade students reaching the intermediate international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of male 8th grade students scoring at least 475 on the mathematics assessment. Students can apply basic mathematical knowledge in a variety of situations. They can solve problems involving whole numbers, negative numbers, fractions, decimals, and ratios. Students have some basic knowledge about properties of two-dimensional shapes. They can read and interpret data in graphs and have some rudimentary knowledge of probability. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Male 8th grade students reaching the intermediate international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)


name: TIMSS: Male 8th grade students reaching the intermediate international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)


name: East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income)


name: Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)


name: Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)


name: Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)


Longdefinition: TIMSS: Eighth grade students reaching the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of 8th grade students scoring at least 400 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark have some knowledge of whole numbers and basic graphs. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: TIMSS: Eighth grade students reaching the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of 8th grade students scoring at least 400 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark have some knowledge of whole numbers and basic graphs. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/

name: East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries)


sourceNote: TIMSS: Eighth grade students reaching the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of 8th grade students scoring at least 400 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark have some knowledge of whole numbers and basic graphs. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Eighth grade students reaching the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)


name: TIMSS: Eighth grade students reaching the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)


name: Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)


Longdefinition: TIMSS: Female 8th grade students reaching the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of female 8th grade students scoring at least 400 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark have some knowledge of whole numbers and basic graphs. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: TIMSS: Female 8th grade students reaching the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of female 8th grade students scoring at least 400 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark have some knowledge of whole numbers and basic graphs. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


sourceNote: TIMSS: Female 8th grade students reaching the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of female 8th grade students scoring at least 400 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark have some knowledge of whole numbers and basic graphs. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Female 8th grade students reaching the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)


name: TIMSS: Female 8th grade students reaching the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)


name: Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)


Longdefinition: TIMSS: Male 8th grade students reaching the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of male 8th grade students scoring at least 400 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark have some knowledge of whole numbers and basic graphs. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: TIMSS: Male 8th grade students reaching the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of male 8th grade students scoring at least 400 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark have some knowledge of whole numbers and basic graphs. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


sourceNote: TIMSS: Male 8th grade students reaching the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%) is the share of male 8th grade students scoring at least 400 on the mathematics assessment. Students at this benchmark have some knowledge of whole numbers and basic graphs. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Male 8th grade students reaching the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)


name: TIMSS: Male 8th grade students reaching the low international benchmark of mathematics achievement (%)


Longdefinition: TIMSS: Mean performance on the mathematics scale for eighth grade students, male is the average scale score for male 8th graders on the mathematics assessment. The scale centerpoint is 500. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: TIMSS: Mean performance on the mathematics scale for eighth grade students, male is the average scale score for male 8th graders on the mathematics assessment. The scale centerpoint is 500. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


sourceNote: TIMSS: Mean performance on the mathematics scale for eighth grade students, male is the average scale score for male 8th graders on the mathematics assessment. The scale centerpoint is 500. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Mean performance on the mathematics scale for eighth grade students, male


name: TIMSS: Mean performance on the mathematics scale for eighth grade students, male


name: Least developed countries: UN classification


name: Middle East & North Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)


name: Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Distribution of 8th Grade Mathematics Scores: 5th Percentile Score

Longdefinition: The 5th percentile score is the score below which 5 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: The 5th percentile score is the score below which 5 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/

name: TIMSS: Distribution of 8th Grade Mathematics Scores: 5th Percentile Score


sourceNote: The 5th percentile score is the score below which 5 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


name: Fragile and conflict affected situations


name: Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income)


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Distribution of 8th Grade Mathematics Scores: 10th Percentile Score

Longdefinition: The 10th percentile score is the score below which 10 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: The 10th percentile score is the score below which 10 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/

name: TIMSS: Distribution of 8th Grade Mathematics Scores: 10th Percentile Score


sourceNote: The 10th percentile score is the score below which 10 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


name: East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income)


name: Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Distribution of 8th Grade Mathematics Scores: 25th Percentile Score

Longdefinition: The 25th percentile score is the score below which 25 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: The 25th percentile score is the score below which 25 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/

name: TIMSS: Distribution of 8th Grade Mathematics Scores: 25th Percentile Score


sourceNote: The 25th percentile score is the score below which 25 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


name: East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries)


name: Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)


name: Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Distribution of 8th Grade Mathematics Scores: 50th Percentile Score

Longdefinition: The 50th percentile score is the score below which 50 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: The 50th percentile score is the score below which 50 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/

name: TIMSS: Distribution of 8th Grade Mathematics Scores: 50th Percentile Score


sourceNote: The 50th percentile score is the score below which 50 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


name: Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)


name: Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Distribution of 8th Grade Mathematics Scores: 75th Percentile Score

Longdefinition: The 75th percentile score is the score below which 75 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: The 75th percentile score is the score below which 75 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/

name: TIMSS: Distribution of 8th Grade Mathematics Scores: 75th Percentile Score


sourceNote: The 75th percentile score is the score below which 75 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


name: Least developed countries: UN classification


name: Middle East & North Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)


name: Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Distribution of 8th Grade Mathematics Scores: 90th Percentile Score

Longdefinition: The 90th percentile score is the score below which 90 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: The 90th percentile score is the score below which 90 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/

name: TIMSS: Distribution of 8th Grade Mathematics Scores: 90th Percentile Score


sourceNote: The 90th percentile score is the score below which 90 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


name: Fragile and conflict affected situations


name: Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income)


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Distribution of 8th Grade Mathematics Scores: 95th Percentile Score

Longdefinition: The 95th percentile score is the score below which 95 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: The 95th percentile score is the score below which 95 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/

name: TIMSS: Distribution of 8th Grade Mathematics Scores: 95th Percentile Score


sourceNote: The 95th percentile score is the score below which 95 percent of students scored. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


name: East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income)


name: Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)


Longdefinition: TIMSS: Mean performance on the science scale for fourth grade students, total is the average scale score for 4th graders on the science assessment. The scale centerpoint is 500. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: TIMSS: Mean performance on the science scale for fourth grade students, total is the average scale score for 4th graders on the science assessment. The scale centerpoint is 500. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


sourceNote: TIMSS: Mean performance on the science scale for fourth grade students, total is the average scale score for 4th graders on the science assessment. The scale centerpoint is 500. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Mean performance on the science scale for fourth grade students, total


name: TIMSS: Mean performance on the science scale for fourth grade students, total


name: East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries)


Longdefinition: TIMSS: Fourth grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of science achievement (%) is the share of 4th grade students scoring at least 625 on the science assessment. Students reaching this benchmark can communicate their understanding of life, physical, and Earth sciences and demonstrate some knowledge of the process of scientific inquiry. Students demonstrate knowledge of characteristics and life processes of a variety of organisms. They can communicate understanding of relationships in ecosystems and interactions between organisms and their environment. They communicate understanding of properties and states of matter and physical and chemical changes. Students communicate understanding of Earth’s physical characteristics, processes, and history and show knowledge of Earth’s revolution and rotation. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: TIMSS: Fourth grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of science achievement (%) is the share of 4th grade students scoring at least 625 on the science assessment. Students reaching this benchmark can communicate their understanding of life, physical, and Earth sciences and demonstrate some knowledge of the process of scientific inquiry. Students demonstrate knowledge of characteristics and life processes of a variety of organisms. They can communicate understanding of relationships in ecosystems and interactions between organisms and their environment. They communicate understanding of properties and states of matter and physical and chemical changes. Students communicate understanding of Earth’s physical characteristics, processes, and history and show knowledge of Earth’s revolution and rotation. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


sourceNote: TIMSS: Fourth grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of science achievement (%) is the share of 4th grade students scoring at least 625 on the science assessment. Students reaching this benchmark can communicate their understanding of life, physical, and Earth sciences and demonstrate some knowledge of the process of scientific inquiry. Students demonstrate knowledge of characteristics and life processes of a variety of organisms. They can communicate understanding of relationships in ecosystems and interactions between organisms and their environment. They communicate understanding of properties and states of matter and physical and chemical changes. Students communicate understanding of Earth’s physical characteristics, processes, and history and show knowledge of Earth’s revolution and rotation. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Fourth grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of science achievement (%)


name: TIMSS: Fourth grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of science achievement (%)


name: Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)


name: Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)


Longdefinition: TIMSS: Female 4th grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of science achievement (%) is the share of female 4th grade students scoring at least 625 on the science assessment. Students reaching this benchmark can communicate their understanding of life, physical, and Earth sciences and demonstrate some knowledge of the process of scientific inquiry. Students demonstrate knowledge of characteristics and life processes of a variety of organisms. They can communicate understanding of relationships in ecosystems and interactions between organisms and their environment. They communicate understanding of properties and states of matter and physical and chemical changes. Students communicate understanding of Earth’s physical characteristics, processes, and history and show knowledge of Earth’s revolution and rotation. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: TIMSS: Female 4th grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of science achievement (%) is the share of female 4th grade students scoring at least 625 on the science assessment. Students reaching this benchmark can communicate their understanding of life, physical, and Earth sciences and demonstrate some knowledge of the process of scientific inquiry. Students demonstrate knowledge of characteristics and life processes of a variety of organisms. They can communicate understanding of relationships in ecosystems and interactions between organisms and their environment. They communicate understanding of properties and states of matter and physical and chemical changes. Students communicate understanding of Earth’s physical characteristics, processes, and history and show knowledge of Earth’s revolution and rotation. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


sourceNote: TIMSS: Female 4th grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of science achievement (%) is the share of female 4th grade students scoring at least 625 on the science assessment. Students reaching this benchmark can communicate their understanding of life, physical, and Earth sciences and demonstrate some knowledge of the process of scientific inquiry. Students demonstrate knowledge of characteristics and life processes of a variety of organisms. They can communicate understanding of relationships in ecosystems and interactions between organisms and their environment. They communicate understanding of properties and states of matter and physical and chemical changes. Students communicate understanding of Earth’s physical characteristics, processes, and history and show knowledge of Earth’s revolution and rotation. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Female 4th grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of science achievement (%)


name: TIMSS: Female 4th grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of science achievement (%)


name: Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)


Longdefinition: TIMSS: Male 4th grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of science achievement (%) is the share of male 4th grade students scoring at least 625 on the science assessment. Students reaching this benchmark can communicate their understanding of life, physical, and Earth sciences and demonstrate some knowledge of the process of scientific inquiry. Students demonstrate knowledge of characteristics and life processes of a variety of organisms. They can communicate understanding of relationships in ecosystems and interactions between organisms and their environment. They communicate understanding of properties and states of matter and physical and chemical changes. Students communicate understanding of Earth’s physical characteristics, processes, and history and show knowledge of Earth’s revolution and rotation. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: TIMSS: Male 4th grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of science achievement (%) is the share of male 4th grade students scoring at least 625 on the science assessment. Students reaching this benchmark can communicate their understanding of life, physical, and Earth sciences and demonstrate some knowledge of the process of scientific inquiry. Students demonstrate knowledge of characteristics and life processes of a variety of organisms. They can communicate understanding of relationships in ecosystems and interactions between organisms and their environment. They communicate understanding of properties and states of matter and physical and chemical changes. Students communicate understanding of Earth’s physical characteristics, processes, and history and show knowledge of Earth’s revolution and rotation. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


sourceNote: TIMSS: Male 4th grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of science achievement (%) is the share of male 4th grade students scoring at least 625 on the science assessment. Students reaching this benchmark can communicate their understanding of life, physical, and Earth sciences and demonstrate some knowledge of the process of scientific inquiry. Students demonstrate knowledge of characteristics and life processes of a variety of organisms. They can communicate understanding of relationships in ecosystems and interactions between organisms and their environment. They communicate understanding of properties and states of matter and physical and chemical changes. Students communicate understanding of Earth’s physical characteristics, processes, and history and show knowledge of Earth’s revolution and rotation. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Male 4th grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of science achievement (%)

name: Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)


name: TIMSS: Male 4th grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of science achievement (%)


name: Least developed countries: UN classification


name: Middle East & North Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)


name: Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)


Longdefinition: TIMSS: Fourth grade students who did not reach the low international benchmark of science achievement (%) is the share of 4th grade students scoring below 400 on the science assessment. The indicator is the percentage of students with achievement too low for estimation. Students were considered to have achievement too low for estimation if their performance on the assessment was no better than could be achieved by simply guessing on the multiple-choice assessment items. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


sourceNote: TIMSS: Fourth grade students who did not reach the low international benchmark of science achievement (%) is the share of 4th grade students scoring below 400 on the science assessment. The indicator is the percentage of students with achievement too low for estimation. Students were considered to have achievement too low for estimation if their performance on the assessment was no better than could be achieved by simply guessing on the multiple-choice assessment items. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Fourth grade students who did not reach the low international benchmark of science achievement (%)


name: TIMSS: Fourth grade students who did not reach the low international benchmark of science achievement (%)


name: Fragile and conflict affected situations


name: Middle East & North Africa (excluding high income)


name: East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income)


name: Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)


Longdefinition: TIMSS: Female 4th grade students who did not reach the low international benchmark of science achievement (%) is the share of female 4th grade students scoring below 400 on the science assessment. The indicator is the percentage of students with achievement too low for estimation. Students were considered to have achievement too low for estimation if their performance on the assessment was no better than could be achieved by simply guessing on the multiple-choice assessment items. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: TIMSS: Female 4th grade students who did not reach the low international benchmark of science achievement (%) is the share of female 4th grade students scoring below 400 on the science assessment. The indicator is the percentage of students with achievement too low for estimation. Students were considered to have achievement too low for estimation if their performance on the assessment was no better than could be achieved by simply guessing on the multiple-choice assessment items. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


sourceNote: TIMSS: Female 4th grade students who did not reach the low international benchmark of science achievement (%) is the share of female 4th grade students scoring below 400 on the science assessment. The indicator is the percentage of students with achievement too low for estimation. Students were considered to have achievement too low for estimation if their performance on the assessment was no better than could be achieved by simply guessing on the multiple-choice assessment items. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Female 4th grade students who did not reach the low international benchmark of science achievement (%)


name: TIMSS: Female 4th grade students who did not reach the low international benchmark of science achievement (%)


name: East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries)


Longdefinition: TIMSS: Male 4th grade students who did not reach the low international benchmark of science achievement (%) is the share of male 4th grade students scoring below 400 on the science assessment. The indicator is the percentage of students with achievement too low for estimation. Students were considered to have achievement too low for estimation if their performance on the assessment was no better than could be achieved by simply guessing on the multiple-choice assessment items. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: TIMSS: Male 4th grade students who did not reach the low international benchmark of science achievement (%) is the share of male 4th grade students scoring below 400 on the science assessment. The indicator is the percentage of students with achievement too low for estimation. Students were considered to have achievement too low for estimation if their performance on the assessment was no better than could be achieved by simply guessing on the multiple-choice assessment items. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


sourceNote: TIMSS: Male 4th grade students who did not reach the low international benchmark of science achievement (%) is the share of male 4th grade students scoring below 400 on the science assessment. The indicator is the percentage of students with achievement too low for estimation. Students were considered to have achievement too low for estimation if their performance on the assessment was no better than could be achieved by simply guessing on the multiple-choice assessment items. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Male 4th grade students who did not reach the low international benchmark of science achievement (%)


name: TIMSS: Male 4th grade students who did not reach the low international benchmark of science achievement (%)


name: Europe & Central Asia (IDA & IBRD countries)


name: Latin America & the Caribbean (IDA & IBRD countries)


Longdefinition: TIMSS: Mean performance on the science scale for fourth grade students, female is the average scale score for female 4th graders on the science assessment. The scale centerpoint is 500. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: TIMSS: Mean performance on the science scale for fourth grade students, female is the average scale score for female 4th graders on the science assessment. The scale centerpoint is 500. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


sourceNote: TIMSS: Mean performance on the science scale for fourth grade students, female is the average scale score for female 4th graders on the science assessment. The scale centerpoint is 500. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Mean performance on the science scale for fourth grade students, female


name: TIMSS: Mean performance on the science scale for fourth grade students, female


name: Latin America & Caribbean (excluding high income)


Longdefinition: TIMSS: Fourth grade students reaching the high international benchmark of science achievement (%) is the share of 4th grade students scoring at least 550 on the science assessment. Students reaching this benchmark  can communicate and apply knowledge of life, physical, and Earth sciences. Students communicate knowledge of characteristics of plants, animals, and their life cycles, and apply knowledge of ecosystems and of humans’ and organisms’ interactions with their environment. Students demonstrate knowledge of states and properties of matter and of energy transfer in practical contexts, and show some understanding of forces and motion. Students know various facts about the Earth’s physical characteristics and show basic understanding of the Earth-Moon-Sun system. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: TIMSS: Fourth grade students reaching the high international benchmark of science achievement (%) is the share of 4th grade students scoring at least 550 on the science assessment. Students reaching this benchmark  can communicate and apply knowledge of life, physical, and Earth sciences. Students communicate knowledge of characteristics of plants, animals, and their life cycles, and apply knowledge of ecosystems and of humans’ and organisms’ interactions with their environment. Students demonstrate knowledge of states and properties of matter and of energy transfer in practical contexts, and show some understanding of forces and motion. Students know various facts about the Earth’s physical characteristics and show basic understanding of the Earth-Moon-Sun system. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


sourceNote: TIMSS: Fourth grade students reaching the high international benchmark of science achievement (%) is the share of 4th grade students scoring at least 550 on the science assessment. Students reaching this benchmark  can communicate and apply knowledge of life, physical, and Earth sciences. Students communicate knowledge of characteristics of plants, animals, and their life cycles, and apply knowledge of ecosystems and of humans’ and organisms’ interactions with their environment. Students demonstrate knowledge of states and properties of matter and of energy transfer in practical contexts, and show some understanding of forces and motion. Students know various facts about the Earth’s physical characteristics and show basic understanding of the Earth-Moon-Sun system. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Fourth grade students reaching the high international benchmark of science achievement (%)


name: TIMSS: Fourth grade students reaching the high international benchmark of science achievement (%)


name: Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)


Longdefinition: TIMSS: Female 4th grade students reaching the high international benchmark of science achievement (%) is the share of female 4th grade students scoring at least 550 on the science assessment. Students reaching this benchmark  can communicate and apply knowledge of life, physical, and Earth sciences. Students communicate knowledge of characteristics of plants, animals, and their life cycles, and apply knowledge of ecosystems and of humans’ and organisms’ interactions with their environment. Students demonstrate knowledge of states and properties of matter and of energy transfer in practical contexts, and show some understanding of forces and motion. Students know various facts about the Earth’s physical characteristics and show basic understanding of the Earth-Moon-Sun system. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


Shortdefinition: TIMSS: Female 4th grade students reaching the high international benchmark of science achievement (%) is the share of female 4th grade students scoring at least 550 on the science assessment. Students reaching this benchmark  can communicate and apply knowledge of life, physical, and Earth sciences. Students communicate knowledge of characteristics of plants, animals, and their life cycles, and apply knowledge of ecosystems and of humans’ and organisms’ interactions with their environment. Students demonstrate knowledge of states and properties of matter and of energy transfer in practical contexts, and show some understanding of forces and motion. Students know various facts about the Earth’s physical characteristics and show basic understanding of the Earth-Moon-Sun system. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


sourceNote: TIMSS: Female 4th grade students reaching the high international benchmark of science achievement (%) is the share of female 4th grade students scoring at least 550 on the science assessment. Students reaching this benchmark  can communicate and apply knowledge of life, physical, and Earth sciences. Students communicate knowledge of characteristics of plants, animals, and their life cycles, and apply knowledge of ecosystems and of humans’ and organisms’ interactions with their environment. Students demonstrate knowledge of states and properties of matter and of energy transfer in practical contexts, and show some understanding of forces and motion. Students know various facts about the Earth’s physical characteristics and show basic understanding of the Earth-Moon-Sun system. Data reflect country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/


IndicatorName: TIMSS: Female 4th grade students reaching the high international benchmark of science achievement (%)


name: TIMSS: Female 4th grade students reaching the high international benchmark of science achievement (%)


name: Least developed countries: UN classification


name: Middle East & North Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)


name: Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)