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Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2003: Science teacher background questionnaire grade 8 (BTS) - South Africa as one of 50 countries

Reddy, Vijiyaluxmi; Department of Basic Education, Human Sciences Research Council
Description: This data set (Teacher science background questionnaire grade 8 - BTS) contains the responses the science teacher when asked questions referring to the background referring to their background, experience, subject taught and science curriculum topics. 265 Schools ...
published 2011-03-31, Version 1.0
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https://doi.org/10.14749/1400827368

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Dataset

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1.0

Title

Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2003: Science teacher background questionnaire grade 8 (BTS) - South Africa as one of 50 countries

Origin Information

Publication Date

2011-03-31

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Availability

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Embargo End Date

2011-03-31

Rights

Any publication, whether printed, electronic or broadcast, based wholly or in part on these materials must adhere to the rules as set by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) (see http://timss.bc.edu/timss2003i/userguide.html).
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Contributors

Department of Basic Education

Department of Basic Education

Contributor role:Producer

Human Sciences Research Council

Human Sciences Research Council

Contributor role:Producer

Methods

Sample

Sampled Universe
Ministry of Education (School Register of Needs: 2000) database
Sampling
Ministry of Education (School Register of Needs: 2000) database served as the sampling frame. The TIMSS sampling design is a three-stage (TIMSS 2003 School Sampling Manual) stratified cluster design: Selecting a sample of schools from all eligible schools; Randomly selecting a mathematics and science class from each sampled school; and Sampling learners within a sampled class in cases where the number of learners in a class in greater than 40. The sample was explicitly stratified by two dimensions: by province; and by the language of teaching and learning which was English and Afrikaans in the case of South Africa (SRN 2000).

Time Dimension

  • Longitudinal
    Longitudinal

Collection Mode

  • Self-completion

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Description

  • Abstract

    Description: This data set (Teacher science background questionnaire grade 8 - BTS) contains the responses the science teacher when asked questions referring to the background referring to their background, experience, subject taught and science curriculum topics. 265 Schools were sampled accross South Africa and 10600 students (administered). This data set has 239 cases and 228 variables.

    Abstract: In November 2002, about 9000 grade 8 learners from South African public schools participated in the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). South Africa was one of 50 countries (and educational systems) that participated in this study. In TIMSS the students completed achievement tests in mathematics and science and answered questions on their home background, prior experiences and attitudes towards mathematics and science. Mathematics and science teachers completed questionnaires on, among other aspects, their preparation to teach, their teaching styles, professional development and attitudes towards science and mathematics. Principals completed questionnaires on school characteristics, parental involvement, grade 8 teaching and teachers of mathematics and science, student behaviour, resources and technology. This data set Teacher science background questionnaire (btszafm3) contains the responses of teachers when asked questions referring to their background, experience, subject taught and science curriculum topics. The science subject teacher of the class sampled was required to complete this questionnaire.

Coverage

Temporal Coverage

  • Collection 01 NOV 2002

Geographic Coverage

  • South Africa (ZA)

Update Metadata: 2022-05-25 | Issue Number: 1919 | Registration Date: 2014-10-07