An-Najah Staff

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The findings of Trends in International Mathematics and Science

Study (TIMSS) (200٣&200٧) showed that Palestinian children

achievement achievement in Science and Math is very low and this was

also insured by the results of national tests. This study aimed at

diagnosising the reality of Palestinian education for the period

between1994-2009, and identifying the challenges facing the quality of

education and discusses recommendations to improve it. The

methodology of this research depends on qualitative approach and data

were collected through document content analysis, interviews, focus

group discussions and classroom observations. It was found that there is

a consensus that there is deterioration in the quality of education in

Palestine, and the issue of education should be a general societal issue

shared by all Palestinian actors through a national debate

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