World Bank · Education

Austria: TIMSS: Female 8th grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of science achievement

11.34percent · 1995

TIMSS: Female 8th grade students reaching the advanced international benchmark of science achievement (%) is the share of female 8th grade students scoring at least 625 on the science assessment. Students at this benchmark can communicate understanding of concepts related to biology, chemistry, physics, and Earth science in a variety of contexts. Students can classify animals into taxonomic groups. They can apply knowledge of cell structures and their functions. Students show some understanding of diversity, adaptation, and natural selection. They also recognize the interdependence of populations of organisms in an ecosystem. Students demonstrate knowledge of the composition of matter and the periodic table of the elements. Students use physical properties of matter to sort, classify, and compare substances and materials. They also recognize evidence that a chemical reaction has occurred. Students communicate understanding of particle spacing and motion in different physical states. Students apply knowledge of energy transfer and electrical circuits, can relate the properties of light and sound to common phenomena, and demonstrate understanding of forces in everyday contexts. Students communicate understanding of Earth’s structure, physical features, and processes. They demonstrate knowledge of the Earth’s resources and their conservation. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to TIMSS reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the TIMSS website for more detailed information: http://timss.bc.edu/ Annual figures for Austria from 1995 to 1995.