Results from the mathematics portion of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 1999 Video Study, comparing videotaped Year 8 mathematics lessons from seven countries, were released in March 2003. This paper presents selected findings from that study, with a focus on those results that might be of particular interest to Australian educators. In addition, the paper considers ways in which the results and products from this study can make a lasting contribution to the field of mathematics education. Three areas are described: the innovation associated with the study's 'video survey' research methodology; the networking possibilities for mathematics educators and researchers internationally; and, the opportunity provided to educators and researchers around the world to “visit” classrooms from each of the Video Study countries.
- Classrooms,
- Techniques,
- Education,
- Research,
- International studies,
- Mathematics,
- Teaching,
- Research methodology,
- Videotape recordings,
- Secondary education
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