An analysis of TIMSS 2015 science reading demands

This study investigated the reading demands of restricted-use items1 administered to South African Grade 9 learners as part of the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2015. The method proposed by Mullis, Martin and Foy (2013) was used to categorise items into low, medium an...

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Published in:	Perspectives in education Vol. 38; no. 2; pp. 285 - 302
Main Authors:	Van Staden, Surette, Graham, Marien Alet, Harvey, J.C.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Bloemfontein University of the Free State 01.12.2020 University of the Free State Faculty of Education University of the Free State, Faculty of Education
Subjects:	Achievement Tests Classification Competence Curricula Education policy Educational Quality Elementary Secondary Education English proficiency Foreign Countries Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 9 International Assessment Language Language in education Language of Instruction Language Usage Literacy Mathematics Mathematics Achievement Mathematics Tests Readability Reading Reading Comprehension Reading Skills Science Achievement Science Curriculum Science Education Science Tests Secondary Education South Africa Teaching Trends Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2015 South Africa
ISSN:	0258-2236, 2519-593X
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