Cognitive Competencies of Mathematics Teachers about the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study(TIMSS) in Jordan

Abstract

 This study aimed to investigate the cognitive competencies of mathematics teachers about the International Study in Mathematics and Science (TIMSS). used the descriptive analytical method. The sample consisted of (227) male and female teachers in Amman schools. A test of (30) items was developed and divided into two sub domains: General knowledge and knowledge about the mathematical content of TIMSS test items. The results showed that the teachers' cognitive competencies about TIMSS regarding the two domains and the overall score is moderate, and that teachers with more experience (10 years or more) had higher cognitive competencies than teachers with less experience (less than 5 years). In addition, the cognitive competencies of females are higher than that of males in the field of mathematical content. In light of the results, the researcher recommended the need to increase the awareness of mathematics teachers about TIMSS test.