A NEW TIMSS FOR A NEW CENTURY

该项目寻求资金，以便开始认真规划将由国际能源机构进行的第五次国际数学和科学研究。 波士顿学院院长伊娜·马勒斯（Ina Mullus）和迈克尔·马丁（Michael Martin）将开始规划会议和讨论，以重新构想构成第三次国际数学和科学研究（TIMSS）的数学和科学评估框架。 这些会议将讨论前两次评估的经验和决策者的需要。 这项研究将得到加强，以解决数学和科学教育中的主要问题。 这些计划将累积成一项将于2003年或之后进行的研究。

This project seeks funds to begin serious planning for a fifth international study of mathematics and science to be conducted by the IEA. Boston College directors, Ina Mullus and Michael Martin, would begin planning meetings and discussions that would lead toward a reconceptualization of the frameworks for the assessments in mathematics and science that make up the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). The experience of the previous 2 assessments, and the needs of policy makers would be discussed at these meetings. The study would be enhanced to address leading issues in mathematics and science education. These plans would cumulate into a study to be conducted in 2003 or after.