The UAE has secured the top spot among Arab nations in a major global assessment that measures fourth- and eighth-grade students’ progress in science and mathematics.
This study, conducted every four years, included over 64 countries, making it one of the most comprehensive evaluations worldwide.
Significant Improvement in Student Performance
The UAE’s students demonstrated notable progress compared to the 2019 TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) results. Fourth-grade students improved by 17 points in mathematics and 22 points in science, while eighth-grade students’ scores rose by 15 points in mathematics and 14 points in science.
Gender Gap and Home Resources Impact
The 2023 TIMSS results highlighted wider achievement gaps between boys and girls, particularly in fourth-grade mathematics, compared to 2019. Additionally, the report emphasized the strong link between home resources and students’ achievements in mathematics and science across both grades globally.
TIMSS 2023 Report Launch in Dubai
The TIMSS 2023 International Report was unveiled on December 4 at the iconic Museum of the Future in Dubai. The event was a collaboration between the IEA (International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement), the TIMSS and PIRLS International Study Centre at Boston College, and the UAE Ministry of Education. The launch, which was also live-streamed, provided insights into the latest data on global education trends.
What Are TIMSS and PIRLS?
TIMSS and PIRLS are international studies that track student performance trends in mathematics, science, and reading, offering valuable insights for education systems worldwide.
