RIYADH: Saudi pupils are to be tested next month as part of a large-scale assessment in mathematics and science.
Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) is carried out every four years in dozens of countries, testing students in fourth grade and eighth grade.
It was launched in 1995 and was held for the first time in the Kingdom in 2003, with Saudi Arabia taking part in all subsequent studies.
East Asian countries were the top achievers at fourth grade in math in 2011-2015 and have dominated the league tables since TIMSS began.
TIMSS takes place in some Saudi schools on April 9 and 10.
TIMSS is a large-scale assessment designed to inform educational policy and practice by providing an international perspective on teaching and learning in mathematics and science.
In addition, TIMSS Advanced measures advanced mathematics and physics achievement in the final year of secondary school across countries.
Global math, science study to take place in Saudi Arabia
Global math, science study to take place in Saudi Arabia
- East Asian countries were the top achievers at fourth grade in math in 2011-2015 and have dominated the league tables since TIMSS began
Fifth beekeeping season begins at Saudi royal reserve
RAFHA: The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority on Sunday launched the fifth annual beekeeping season for 2026 to empower the local community and regulate beekeeping within the reserve.
The launch supports the authority’s goals of biodiversity conservation, sustainable environmental practices, and economic returns for beekeepers, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
This year’s season includes three main periods linked to spring flowers, acacia, and sidr, with each period’s start date serving as the deadline for participation applications.
The authority urged beekeepers to review the season details and join scheduled virtual meetings to ensure organized participation under the approved regulations.
The beekeeping season also promotes ecotourism by showcasing the reserve’s scenic and pristine environment, reinforcing its status as a unique ecotourism hub.
Covering 91,500 sq. km, the reserve is the Kingdom’s second-largest royal protected area, home to diverse wildlife, plants, and trees, and featuring several ancient historical and heritage sites.
