TIMSS

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

26 Jun 2026

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Australia’s Year 8 maths and science curriculum well aligned globally, TIMSS analysis finds

Behind the scenes: preparing for TIMSS 2027

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

Almost one in four Australian Year 8 students were being taught maths in 2018 by teachers whose major qualification was in a field other than maths, new analysis reveals.

Australia trails behind in readiness for primary school: TIMSS

TIMSS results highlight student knowledge and skill gaps

Australia among top ten countries in maths and science: TIMSS

8 Dec 2020

Australia lifts its performance on global mathematics and science test

Australia has climbed into the top 10 countries in Year 8 maths and science, and Year 4 science as measured by TIMSS.

7 Dec 2020

Explainer: What is TIMSS?

TIMSS National Project Coordinator Sue Thomson answers the key questions: what is TIMSS, what do the tests look like and how is TIMSS different from PISA?

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.

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