Changes in response time and mathematical performance in TIMSS_L: Jose G. Clavel (Universidad de Murcia)

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Abstract: The manuscript uses screen-level response times from TIMSS 2023 (Grade 4) and from the TIMSS-L reassessment in 2024 (Grade 5) for the same students in nine countries. For each student and each cognitive domain, the authors compute “slowness” as the log time on screen minus a country-specific time intensity of the screen. The difference between the two years is called “speed-up”.

Grade 5 mathematics achievement is then regressed on Grade 4 achievement, the three speed-up variables, demographic variables, and six indicators of change in context scales. Speed-up in Applying and Reasoning is negatively associated with Grade 5 achievement, while Knowing shows no association. The authors conclude that part of the observed growth reflects changes in test-taking engagement.