Evaluation of Cambridge Math Series for Grades 4 & 8 in Oman using TIMSS 2019 Standards
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Jan 21, 2025
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Series evaluation, standards TIMSS, math series from Cambridge, Cambridge for Forth and Eighth grades.
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This study evaluated the Cambridge Mathematics series for grades 4 and 8 in Oman based on the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS, 2019) standards. A sample of 140 pre-basic education mathematics teachers participated. Using a mixed-method approach (qualitative and quantitative), the researcher analyzed four Omani mathematics textbooks for grades 4 and 8 from the 2022/2023 academic year. Content analysis cards aligned with TIMSS (2019) standards, and the Context, Input, Process, Product (CIPP) Evaluation model was used as a tool. The analysis revealed that TIMSS standards were covered as follows: for grade 4, numbers (50%), geometric shapes and measurements (30%), and data (20%); for grade 8, numbers (30%), algebra (30%), geometry (20%), and data and probability (20%). Cognitive dimensions included knowledge (grade 4: 40%, grade 8: 35%), application (40% for both grades), and reasoning (grade 4: 20%, grade 8: 25%). Teachers and supervisors agreed that the Cambridge curriculum aligns well with the TIMSS cognitive standards.
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Said Salim Al Hudaify, S., & Md Saiful Azizi Nik Abdullah, N. (2025). Evaluation of Cambridge Math Series for Grades 4 & 8 in Oman using TIMSS 2019 Standards. Asian Social Science and Humanities Research Journal (ASHREJ), 6(2), 50-59. https://doi.org/10.37698/ashrej.v6i2.313
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Abdul Karim, M., & Others. (2023). Content Analysis of Science Textbooks for Grades 5-8 in Oman in Light of the Requirements of TIMSS 2019. Dhofar University, Sultanate of Oman.
Al-Husain, A. (2015). Extent of Achieving the Requirements of TIMSS Project in the Science Textbook from Grade 1 to Grade 4 in Primary Education: TIMSS Mathematics and Science in Primary Education in Saudi Arabia. Study.
Education Council. (2018). National Education Strategy 2040 in the Sultanate of Oman. Retrieved from https://www.educouncil.gov.om/projects.php?scrollto-start.
Al-Zamili, A. J., Al-Sarmi, A. M., & Kazim, A. M. (2009). Concepts and Applications in Educational Evaluation and Measurement. Kuwait: Al-Falah Library for Publishing and Distribution.
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Assessment Frameworks. International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement. Herengracht 487, Amsterdam, 1017 BT, The Netherlands.
Perše, T. V., Kozina, A., & Leban, T. R. (2011). Negative school factors and their influence on math and science achievement in TIMSS 2003. Educational Studies, 37(3), 265-276.
Yilmaz, G. K., Koparan, T., & Hanci, A. (2016). Determination of the Relationship between 8th Grade Students Learning Styles and TIMSS Mathematics Achievement. Bayburt Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 11 (1). http://timssandpirls.bc.edu/timss2019/frameworks/.
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DeVellis, R. F. (2012). Scale development: Theory and applications (3rd ed.). Los Angeles, CA: Sage.