Index to Figures / Data

Figure 1. Minnesota's average eighth grade mathematics performance compared to the U.S. and other nations.

Figure 2. Minnesota's average eighth grade science performance compared to the U.S. and other nations.

Figure 3. Nations average percent correct in mathematics content areas, with Minnesota averages.

Figure 4. Nations average percent correct in science content areas, with Minnesota averages.

Figure 5. Percentiles of achievement in mathematics (eighth grade).

Figure 6.Percentiles of achievement in science (eighth grade).

Figure 7. Percentages of eighth grade students achieving at least the international median in mathematics.

Figure 8. Percentages of eighth grade students achieving at least the international median in science.

Figure 9. Gender differences in eighth grade mean achievement scores in TIMSS.

Figure 10. Eighth grade students' reports on whether they and their friends agree that it is important to do various activities.

Figure 11. Summary of participation data in Minnesota TIMSS testing (March-May 1995).

Sample Mathematics sample items.

Sample Science sample items.