After the reform in Turkey: A content analysis of SBS and TIMSS assessment in terms of mathematics content, cognitive domains, and item types

The aim of this study was to compare SBS with TIMSS in terms of distribution of content domains (numbers, algebra, geometry, and data and chance) and cognitive domains (knowing, applying, and reasoning), and item types (multiple choice and structured response) as classified in TIMSS 2007 framework. The results of this study reveal that while there is considerable overlap in the content included in the SBS and TIMSS mathematics assessments at eighth grade, differences exist in the distribution of items with respect to cognitive categories and item types.