Many Visions, Many Aims(TIMSS Volume 2)

Preface. <strong>I: Characterizing Curriculum: An Overview. 1.</strong> Science Curriculum: Investigating Curricular Intentions. <strong>2.</strong> Overview of Results. <strong>II: Curricular Organization and Control.</strong> <strong>3.</strong> Seeking Shared Visions Among the Many. <strong>4.</strong> Curriculum Guides: Directing Curriculum by Intention. <strong>III: Reflections of Curriculum. 5.</strong> Intended Flow of Science Curricula. <strong>6.</strong> Milestones in Science Curricula. <strong>7.</strong> Emphasized Curriculum Topics. <strong>8.</strong> Other Aspects of the Curriculum: Performance Expectations and Disciplinary Perspectives. <strong>9.</strong> Re-Examining Shared Visions: Country Groupings. <strong>IV: Consequences of Curriculum: Policy</strong> <strong>Implications. 10.</strong> Concluding Remarks. <strong>V: Supporting Data. Appendices:-</strong> <strong>A:</strong> Curriculum, Experience, and Opportunity. <strong>B:</strong> A Model of Potential Educational Experiences. <strong>C:</strong> TIMSS Curriculum Frameworks: Measuring Curricular Elements. <strong>D:</strong> Topic Tracing Methods. <strong>E:</strong> Document Analysis Methods. <strong>F:</strong> Participating Countries. <strong>G:</strong> Documents Analyzed. <strong>H:</strong> Acknowledgements. <strong>I:</strong> Tables and Figures for all Participating Countries. <strong>J:</strong> List of Tables: Science. <strong>K:</strong> List of Figures: Science.