Preface
About TIMS®
Underlying TIMS is the premise that children are natural scientists
and that mathematics is best taught through active involvement
in solving real problems. Students using TIMS learn mathematics
and scientific concepts and skills through a series of interesting,
hands-on activities. Most activities are based upon a simplified
version of the scientific method. Students collect, organize,
graph, and analyze data. In each activity, they carefully examine
the relationship among variables, look for patterns in the data,
and express the patterns mathematically. Once patterns are found,
the data are used to make predictions and inferences. TIMS experiments
provide students with a meaningful context to use and practice
basic arithmetic and other math skills. 147 TIMS experiments for
grades 1–9 have been developed.
Formats for the TIMS Laboratory Investigations
The TIMS Laboratory Investigations can be ordered in two formats:
CD-ROM and Print.
CD-ROM
The CD-ROM version presents teacher and student materials for
all 147 investigations. The CD-ROM also includes the following
support materials:
- 15 TIMS Tutors
- Assessment Pak which includes TIMS Pre- and Posttests and TIMS
Student Assessment Checklist
- TIMS Graph Paper Sampler (available only on CD-ROM version)
- Materials and supplies list for the investigations
The CD-ROM allows teacher to sort, view, and print all of the
investigations and support materials. The CD-ROM version is the
most complete and economical way to purchase the investigations
and support materials. The CD-ROM is compatible with both Macintosh
and Windows platforms.
Print
Printed copies of individual investigations and TIMS Tutors can
be ordered. The Assessment Pak is also available in printed version.
The printed version is designed for schools that do not have access
to a computer with a CD-ROM or for schools that are interested
in purchasing only a small number of documents. In most other
cases, however, the CD-ROM version is the recommended choice for
purchase. Ordering information and an order form are provided
at the end of this catalog.
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