TIMSS

The Trends in Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) helps countries monitor and compare their maths and science curricula, teaching and learning.

18 Jun 2025

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Australia lifts performance in Year 4 maths and science – but system equity and engagement challenges remain

Year 4 results in global maths and science test the best ever

Year 4 students hit new high in global assessment, despite pandemic

1 in 4 Australian Year 8s have teachers unqualified in maths

Australia trails behind in readiness for primary school: TIMSS

TIMSS results highlight student knowledge and skill gaps

TIMSS results signal what Australian schools should focus on in order to improve students’ general understanding of mathematics and science.

Australia among top ten countries in maths and science: TIMSS

Australia lifts its performance on global mathematics and science test

Explainer: What is TIMSS?

15 Mar 2017

Full TIMSS and PISA results: Time to address disadvantage is now

Two reports released today by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) confirm that the gap between advantaged and disadvantaged students has barely narrowed over the past 15 years.

29 Nov 2016

Examining Australia’s achievement in TIMSS 2015

Results from an international study of mathematics and science achievement reveal no improvement in the performance of Australian students.

29 Nov 2016

TIMSS: What it will take to lift maths and science learning?

The latest international survey shows that Australian students’ mathematics and science achievement levels continue to slide. So what it will take to lift them?

29 Nov 2016

Wake up call: international study shows student achievement flat-lines

A report released today by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) on the latest international study of mathematics and science achievement reveals no improvement in the performance of Australian students.

Australia was outperformed by 21 countries in Year 4 mathematics and 17 countries in Year 4 science, and by 12 countries in Year 8 mathematics and 14 countries in Year 8 science.
Australian performances in mathematics and science have largely stagnated over the past 20 years.

29 Nov 2016

What can TIMSS tell us about the average Australian classroom?

Sue Thomson explores what the results from an international assessment of mathematics and science reveal about the students in a typical Australian classroom.

8 Nov 2016

COMING SOON: TIMSS and PISA Australian summary reports and international results

COMING SOON: Australian summary reports and international results for TIMSS in November and PISA in December.

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