International assessment results for Minnesota

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Minnesota was one of two states (Massachusetts was the other) that participated in the most recently released Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) in 2007. A new Snapshot from the NCES International Data Explorer web page presents a summary of the Minnesota results.

Findings include:

• In grade 4 mathematics, five education systems (of 43 participating) had average scores higher than Minnesota;

• In grade 4 science, two education systems had higher average scores than Minnesota;

• In grade 8 mathematics, six education systems (of 56 participating) had higher average scores than Minnesota; and

• In grade 8 science, five education systems had higher average scores than Minnesota.

More information about the Minnesota student performance relative to international peers.