June 10, 1997
(Education)
NOTE TO EDITORS:
International survey of Mathematics and Science test results to be released
Results from the world's largest test of mathematics and science skills will be released tomorrow (June 11) at 10:30 a.m., at a news conference in the Media Centre, Main Floor, East Block, Confederation Building, St. John's.
Canadian grade four students were among those from 26 nations tested for mathematics and science skills in the second phase the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS).
The results of phase one, which tested grade eight students, received international media attention when they were released last November.
TIMSS is based at the University of British Columbia. Test results will be released in St. John's in conjunction with the Learned Societies conference.
Contact:
Gavin Wilson
UBC Public Affairs Office
(604) 822-2130
Carl Cooper
Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Education
(709) 729-5040
| 1997 06 10 | 1:50 p.m. |
|
|
|
All material copyright the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. No unauthorized copying or redeployment permitted. The Government assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of any material deployed on an unauthorized server. Disclaimer/Copyright/Privacy Statement |
