The Trends in International Math and Science Study (TIMSS)provides Evidence

question 93

Multiple Choice

The Trends in International Math and Science Study (TIMSS) provides evidence that the public educational system in the United States is in crisis.However,their findings need to be considered with caution.Which is a major criticism of the TIMSS test?

• A)The test ignores the fact that there are so many different cultural learning styles globally,that it is difficult to compare academic achievement across countries.
• B)Most participating countries did not follow sampling guidelines,some for political reasons in order to inflate their scores.
• C)Although secondary school systems are standardized globally,many countries fail to follow the world standards.
• D)All of the above.
• E)None of the above.

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