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A Study on the Characteristics of Academic Achievement in Problem Solving and Inquiry Tasks of Korean Fourth Graders in TIMSS 2019

TIMSS 2019 문제해결 및 탐구 과제에 대한 우리나라 초등학교 4학년 학생들의 학업성취 특성 분석

  • Received : 2024.03.08
  • Accepted : 2024.04.22
  • Published : 2024.04.30

Abstract

This study analyzes the academic achievement characteristics of Korean fourth graders on the problem solving and inquiry tasks (PSIs) introduced in TIMSS 2019. TIMSS 2019 conducted a computer-based assessment in addition to the traditional paper-based assessment. The PSIs were included only in the computer-based assessment, so 30 countries participated in the PSIs of the computer-based assessment. PSIs consist of integrating multiple content and cognitive domains, including 10 or fewer items. Most of the items are constructed in an open-ended format rather than multiple-choice. The analysis results showed that there were differences in student achievement across countries depending on the inclusion of PSIs. Korea's average achievement score decreased by 1 point. The analysis of individual items showed that students' achievement was somewhat low, and the correct answer rate for male students was generally higher than that for female students in many items. Furthermore, item-by-item analysis revealed that there were items where countries such as England and Finland had higher correct answer rates than traditional high-achieving countries, i.e. Singapore, Taiwan, and Korea. Considering the recent emphasis on integrated education, it seems necessary to review the use of PSIs in assessments in Korea as well.

이 연구는 TIMSS 2019에서 도입된 문제해결 및 탐구 과제(PSIs)에 대한 우리나라 초등학교 4학년 학생들의 학업성취 특성을 분석하였다. TIMSS 2019에서는 기존의 지필 평가와 더불어 컴퓨터 기반 평가를 실시하였는 데, 문제해결 및 탐구 과제는 컴퓨터 기반 평가에만 포함되어 있어 컴퓨터 기반 평가에 참여한 30개국의 평가 결과를 분석 대상으로 하였다. 문제해결 및 탐구 과제(PSIs)는 여러 개의 문항으로 구성된 문항군으로, 내용 영역과 인지 영역을 통합하여 문항을 구성하고, 선다형보다는 구성형 문항이 다수를 이루고 있다. 분석 결과, 문제해결 및 탐구 과제(PSIs) 포함 여부에 따라 국가별로 학생들의 학업성취도에 차이가 있었는데, 우리나라는 학업성취도 평균이 1점 하락하였다. 아울러 개별 문항에 대한 분석 결과를 보면, 학생들의 학업성취도가 다소 낮게 나타났고, 다수 문항에 대해 여학생의 정답률이 남학생에 비해 낮게 나타났다. 아울러 문항별 분석 결과를 보면, 영국이나 핀란드 등의 정답률이 기존의 학업성취도 상위국(싱가포르, 대만, 우리나라)보다 높게 나타나는 문항이 있었다. 융합교육이 강조되는 최근 실정을 감안할 때 우리나라에서도 평가에 문제해결 및 탐구 과제를 활용하는 방안을 검토할 필요가 있어 보인다.

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