Introduction to Dinaric Perspectives on TIMSS 2019

Abstract

Ensuring access to quality education is imperative to give every child a better future, develop their full potential and, ultimately, contribute to a peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous society. In 2019, for the first time, the entire Dinaric region participated in IEA’s Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) at grade four, flagging a unique opportunity to gather robust comparative regional data about neighboring education systems. The international collaborative research presented in this book identifies both similarities and differences among these educational systems, sharing useful information about the relative strengths and weaknesses of each, designed to inspire peer learning and improve progress toward quality education for all. Secondary analyses of the TIMSS 2019 data provides some contextual understanding for education authorities across the Dinaric region, enabling them to review their own educational aspirations, connect their practical experience with empirical evidence, and together advance educational collaboration across the region.