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Confidence in Mathematics and Algebra Achievement of Eighth-Grade Students in Japan: Findings from the TIMSS 2011 Assessment
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House, J. Daniel; Telese, James A. – Education, 2014
There is continuing interest in the identification of student and instructional factors associated with the mathematics achievement of students in Japan. The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) assessments have provided opportunities to examine factors associated with mathematics achievement. The purpose of this study was…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Grade 8, Mathematics Achievement, Algebra
The Use of Computers in a Mathematical Lesson in Japan: A Case Analysis from the TIMSS Videotape Classroom Study.
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House, J. Daniel – International Journal of Instructional Media, 2002
Describes a study that investigated how computers were incorporated into an eighth grade mathematics lesson in Japan and how Gagne's nine events of instruction were also incorporated into the lesson. Discusses use of a lesson from the TIMSS (Third International Mathematics and Science Study) Videotape Classroom Study. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Foreign Countries, Grade 8, Instructional Design
Mathematics Beliefs, Instructional Strategies, and Algebra Achievement of Adolescent Students in Japan: Results from the TIMSS 1999 Assessment
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House, J. Daniel – International Journal of Instructional Media, 2006
An important area for the application of instructional design is the development of effective teaching strategies for mathematics. Activities that include the use of computers, cooperative learning, and active learning materials are associated with mathematics achievement. Student self-beliefs are also significantly related to mathematics…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Teaching Methods, Educational Strategies, Mathematics Education
The Effects of Homework Activities and Teaching Strategies for New Mathematics Topics on Achievement of Adolescent Students in Japan: Results from the TIMSS 1999 Assessment
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House, J. Daniel – International Journal of Instructional Media, 2004
The importance of homework activities for student achievement has been extensively discussed. Research has indicated that, in general, students who spend more time on homework tend to show higher levels of academic achievement. For instance, results from the Third International Mathematics Study (TIMSS) indicated that adolescent students in Japan…
Descriptors: Grade 8, Adolescents, Classroom Environment, Teaching Methods