Mean science scores for Ghanaian eighth-grade students from the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). The TIMSS assessment, conducted every four years since 1995, is managed by the TIMS & PIRLS International Study Center at Boston College's Lynch School of Education. This dataset is reported by the Global Partnership for Education.
Use Cases
- Analyze trends in Ghana's mean science score over multiple TIMSS assessment cycles to evaluate educational policy impact.
- Benchmark Ghana's eighth-grade science performance against other participating countries using the standardized TIMSS metric.
- Correlate national science education investments with changes in the reported mean score for grade 8 students.
Strengths
- Data originates from a standardized international assessment (TIMSS) conducted consistently every four years.
- Provides a longitudinal perspective with assessments starting in 1995.
Limitations
- The dataset contains only an aggregated mean score, lacking individual student responses or granular demographic breakdowns.
- Data is limited to Ghana and a single grade level, restricting broader comparative analysis within the country.
Provenance
- Source
- TIMS & PIRLS International Study Center at Boston College's Lynch School of Education.
- Collection Method
- Standardized international student assessment administered every four years.
- Time Range
- Assessments conducted every four years since 1995.
- Freshness
- null
- Geography
- Ghana.