The TIMSS 2023 Restricted-Use Data will only be made available upon special request by researchers. It contains all data freely available in the TIMSS 2023 Public-Use Database, plus the additional variables and files listed below.
Researchers who want to use the additional data below need to formally apply and provide reasoning why they would need the additional data. They need to agree not to disclose any individuals.
Under the umbrella of Restricted-Use Data, IEA provides the TIMSS 2023 Restricted-Use Event Log Data Files. These files contain timestamped records of students’ item responses, answer changes, and interactions with the assessment content. These interactions include general interface and navigation events, such as logging in and out, clicking to move between screens, and screen loading time. Documentation accompanying the data files provides detailed information about the types of events recorded in the data to facilitate their use. It also describes how the data files were modified for restricted use to maintain the security of individuals and assessment content.
If you are interested in working with the Restricted Use Data, you will need to apply using the IEA Restricted Use Data Application Form. In addition, you need to sign the Restricted Use Agreement. Please download, complete, and sign both the application form and the agreement, and send them to data@iea-hamburg.de.
The application will be reviewed by IEA staff, who will decide upon access to the data. Applicants will get feedback within 3-4 weeks. In case access is granted to the applicant, the IEA will provide details on how to access the restricted-use data.
If you are residing in one of the following countries Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada (commercial organization), Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Cyprus, Republic of Korea, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, or Uruguay, please download the Restricted Use Agreement.
If you are residing in a country not mentioned in the above list, please download the Restricted Use Agreement.
| Respondent type | Variable type | Variable | Label |
| School | Questionnaire | BCBG01/ACBG01 | GEN\TOTAL ENROLLMENT OF STUDENTS |
| School | Questionnaire | BCBG02/ACBG02 | GEN\TOTAL ENROLL <GRADE> STD |
| School | Tracking / Identification | ITMODE_CQ | Administration mode of the School Questionnaire |
| Student | Questionnaire | BSBG02A/ASBG02A | GEN\DATE OF BIRTH\MONTH |
| Student | Questionnaire | BSBG02B/ASBG02B | GEN\DATE OF BIRTH\YEAR |
| Student | Tracking / Identification | ITMODE_SA | Administration mode of the Student Test |
| Student | Tracking / Identification | ITMODE_HQ | Administration mode of the Early Learning Survey |
| Student | Tracking /Identification | ITMODE_SQ | Administration mode of the Student Questionnaire |
| Student | Tracking / Identification | ITBIRTHM | Date of Student Birth\Month |
| Student | Tracking / Identification | ITBIRTHY | Date of Student Birth\Year |
| Student | Tracking / Identification | ITDATE | Date of Testing |
| Student | Tracking / Identification | ITDEV | Administration device - Achievement |
| Teacher | Tracking / Identification | ITMODE_TQ | Administration mode of the Teacher Questionnaire |