National Publications
TIMSS2023
Report: McHugh, G., Denner, S., Clerkin, A., Piccio, G., & Pitsia, V. (2024). TIMSS 2023: Insights into mathematics and science achievement in Ireland. Educational Research Centre. https://doi.org/10.70092/2009137.1224
Infographics summarising some key findings are also available:
TIMSS 2019
Perkins, R., & Clerkin, A. (2020). TIMSS 2019: Ireland’s results in mathematics and science. Dublin: Educational Research Centre. View
McHugh, G., Clerkin, A., Cunningham, R., & Perkins, R. (2024). An in-depth analysis of the relative strengths and weaknesses of students in Ireland in mathematics and science in TIMSS 2019. Dublin: Educational Research Centre. https://doi.org/10.70092/2091319.0724 & Appendix Tables
- Click here for a short flyer summarising Fourth Class pupils’ relative strengths and weaknesses in maths and science. Download
- Click here for a short flyer summarising Second Year students’ relative strengths and weaknesses in maths and science. Download
TIMSS 2015
Clerkin, A., Perkins, R., & Chubb, E. (2020). The home learning environment in Ireland: Insights from TIMSS 2015. Dublin: Educational Research Centre. Full report & E-appendix
Perkins, R., Clerkin, A., & Chubb, E. (2020). Students’ perspectives on learning mathematics and science: Results from TIMSS 2015 in Ireland. Dublin: Educational Research Centre. Full report & E-appendix
Clerkin, A., Perkins, R., & Chubb, E. (2018). Inside the post-primary classroom: Mathematics and science teaching in Second Year. ERC Research Series (3). Dublin: Educational Research Centre. Full report & E-appendix
Clerkin, A., Perkins, R., & Chubb, E. (2017). Inside the primary classroom: What happens in Fourth Class? ERC Research Series (2). Dublin: Educational Research Centre. Full report & E-appendix
Eivers, E., & Chubb, E. (2017). Shaping schools: What TIMSS tells us about education systems. ERC Research Series (1). Dublin: Educational Research Centre. View
Clerkin, A., Perkins, R., & Cunningham. R. (2016). TIMSS 2015 in Ireland: Mathematics and science in primary and post-primary schools. Dublin: Educational Research Centre. View
TIMSS and PIRLS 2011
Clerkin, A., & Gilligan, K. (2018). Pre-school numeracy play as a predictor of children’s attitudes towards mathematics at age 10. Journal of Early Childhood Research, 16(3), 319-334. https://doi.org/10.1177/1476718X18762238
Eivers, E., & Clerkin, A. (Eds.). (2013). National Schools, international contexts: Beyond the PIRLS and TIMSS test results. Dublin: Educational Research Centre. View
- Eivers, E., & Clerkin, A. (2013). PIRLS and TIMSS 2011: Overview. In E. Eivers & A. Clerkin (Eds.), National Schools, international contexts: Beyond the PIRLS and TIMSS test results (pp. 1-12). Dublin: Educational Research Centre. View
- Lewis, M., & Archer, P. (2013). Features of policy and provision. In E. Eivers & A. Clerkin (Eds.), National Schools, international contexts: Beyond the PIRLS and TIMSS test results (pp. 13-32). Dublin: Educational Research Centre. View
- Clerkin, A., & Creaven, A.-M. (2013). Pupil engagement. In E. Eivers & A. Clerkin (Eds.), National Schools, international contexts: Beyond the PIRLS and TIMSS test results (pp. 33-54). Dublin: Educational Research Centre. View
- Eivers, E. (2013). Pupils’ languages. In E. Eivers & A. Clerkin (Eds.), National Schools, international contexts: Beyond the PIRLS and TIMSS test results (pp. 55-76). Dublin: Educational Research Centre. View
- Clerkin, A. (2013). Teachers and teaching practices. In E. Eivers & A. Clerkin (Eds.), National Schools, international contexts: Beyond the PIRLS and TIMSS test results (pp. 77-104). Dublin: Educational Research Centre. View
- Eivers, E., & Creaven, A.-M. (2013). Home-school interaction. In E. Eivers & A. Clerkin (Eds.), National Schools, international contexts: Beyond the PIRLS and TIMSS test results (pp. 105-128). Dublin: Educational Research Centre. View
- Concannon-Gibney, T., & Shiel, G. (2013). Reading literacy in PIRLS 2011. In E. Eivers & A. Clerkin (Eds.), National Schools, international contexts: Beyond the PIRLS and TIMSS test results (pp. 129-152). Dublin: Educational Research Centre. View
- Close, S. (2013). Mathematics items: Context and curriculum. In E. Eivers & A. Clerkin (Eds.), National Schools, international contexts: Beyond the PIRLS and TIMSS test results (pp. 153-176). Dublin: Educational Research Centre. View
- Cosgrove, J., & Creaven, A.-M. (2013). Understanding achievement in PIRLS and TIMSS 2011. In E. Eivers & A. Clerkin (Eds.), National Schools, international contexts: Beyond the PIRLS and TIMSS test results (pp. 201-240). Dublin: Educational Research Centre. View
Eivers, E., & Clerkin, A. (2012). PIRLS & TIMSS 2011: Reading, mathematics and science outcomes for Ireland. Dublin: Educational Research Centre. View
Eivers, E., & Clerkin, A. (2012). PIRLS and TIMSS 2011: Technical report for Ireland. Dublin: Educational Research Centre. View
International Publications
The PIRLS and TIMSS International Study Center website can be accessed at https://timssandpirls.bc.edu. The TIMSS international reports and encyclopaedia chapters, along with data and copies of questionnaires, can be downloaded from this website.
