James A. Telese
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James A. Telese has made significant contributions to mathematics and science education, with a particular focus on cross-national achievement and student confidence. His research examines how instructional practices and affective factors, such as confidence in science, influence learning outcomes, especially in East Asian contexts. Telese’s work on the TIMSS 2011 assessment revealed that Korean fourth-grade students, despite scoring significantly above international averages in science, exhibited complex relationships between confidence and achievement—a finding with important implications for educators seeking to balance rigorous instruction with student self-belief. His studies have been cited in discussions of international assessment data and comparative education policy. Telese’s scholarship bridges educational psychology and large-scale assessment, offering insights into how cultural and pedagogical factors shape student success. Through analyses of high-performing education systems, he has helped illuminate the nuanced interplay between student attitudes and academic outcomes, contributing to a deeper understanding of effective science teaching worldwide.
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