Axel Norgren
@axelnorgren.bsky.social
PhD student at Linköping University with a focus on Economics of Education (School Accountability, Teacher Labor markets, School Choice)
There are studies done in Europe, but they are few with contradicting results. Im also working on a project on the Swedish School Inspection, can share WP and other litterature if you are interested
May 8, 2025 at 7:06 AM
There are studies done in Europe, but they are few with contradicting results. Im also working on a project on the Swedish School Inspection, can share WP and other litterature if you are interested
Since mathematics is a classroom-intensive subject it could explain why this increase is only seen in mathematics and not natural sciences. But then again, TIMSS should not change over time in test criteria, right?
December 4, 2024 at 9:52 AM
Since mathematics is a classroom-intensive subject it could explain why this increase is only seen in mathematics and not natural sciences. But then again, TIMSS should not change over time in test criteria, right?
However, given that Sweden is the only Nordic country to increase its score since 2019 I am slightly suspicious that any change in the test (any lowering of standard in test criteria) would have benefitted Sweden given that the schools were kept open during the pandemic.
December 4, 2024 at 9:52 AM
However, given that Sweden is the only Nordic country to increase its score since 2019 I am slightly suspicious that any change in the test (any lowering of standard in test criteria) would have benefitted Sweden given that the schools were kept open during the pandemic.