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TIMSS in South Africa: making global research locally meaningful

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) assesses the quality of mathematics and science education on an international scale. TIMSS is one of the most established studies of educational quality worldwide, providing information on learners, their schools and home environments; and how these relate to mathematics and science achievement. In South Africa, the HSRC conducts the TIMSS research in collaboration with the Department of Basic Education and the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement. Dr Vijay Reddy explains the importance of TIMSS.

Source: Human Science Research Council SA

DOI: 10.14749/32381400

Author: Human Sciences Research Council

Language: English

Topic: Global Educational Policies and Reforms

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

Funder: Human Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7162189351

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