Presented in this paper are the research framework, methodology, sample population, and summary of findings of the TIMSS study. A principal finding is that, when compared to other developed countries, the science achievement of Hong Kong secondary 2 students is low.

Presented in this paper are the research framework, methodology, sample population, and summary of findings of the TIMSS study. A principal finding is that, when compared to other developed countries, the science achievement of Hong Kong primary 4 students is very close to international standard.