TIMSS® 2027 readiness
Make TIMSS day feel familiar
TIMSS 2027 is fully digital. Wayground lets Grade 4 and 8 students practice math and science with the kinds of interactive, computer-based item types used in TIMSS-style assessments, with support that builds confidence and data that shows ministries where to act.
Why now
A new format is coming
Fully digital
TIMSS 2027 is computer-based, with new interactive item types
Grades 4 and 8
Math and science
2027
Data collection: Northern Hemisphere March–June 2027; Southern Hemisphere September–December 2027
2028
International results expected
Dates per IEA; subject to change.
When the format is new, students lose points on skills they already have. Regular practice with digital item types helps students feel familiar and confident on test day.
What we offer
More than practice questions
Familiar format
Practice with TIMSS-style digital item types, with on-screen tools and a calm test mode
Content and practice
Build a national item bank fast with AI, then use it for practice, homework and remediation
Access and reading support
Read aloud, translation and 25+ accommodations, because TIMSS items are reading-heavy
Insight for ministries
See progress by domain and skill, from each student up to school, region and nation
TIMSS-style digital item types, covered
Selection, numeric and written answers, graphs and tables, multi-step problems, reading passages, simulations, and on-screen tools, all in one platform.
- Selection
- Numeric answers
- Graphs and tables
- Multi-step
- Passages
- Simulations
- Calculators and tools
Two ways to practice
Build skill, then rehearse
Test mode
- Low-distraction display
- Leaderboard and sounds off
- Test-style tools like a line reader and answer eliminator
Practice mode
- Game modes
- Instant feedback
- Retry questions
- AI hints
- Personalized practice from missed questions
Build confidence in practice mode, then rehearse under test conditions.
Access for every learner
Support that fits each student
Reading support
- Read aloud
- Translate
- Bilingual dictionary
- Font size and spacing
- Dyslexia-friendly font
- Extra time
Multilingual by design
- Arabic and other languages
- Right-to-left support
- Content and interface in local languages
- Built to WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA
Use supports during practice, then gradually remove them so students are ready for test conditions.
For ministries
See where to act, at every level
Student
skill mastery
Class
domain mastery
School
participation
Region
gaps by domain
Nation
progress over time
- Tag every item to TIMSS content and cognitive domains (knowing, applying, reasoning). Based on the publicly available TIMSS 2027 Assessment Frameworks (IEA).
- Build and review a national item bank in your language with AI assistance
- Share reports with supervisors and regional teams
National rollout
National rollout in 4 steps
- 1
Build the item bank
- 2
Train teachers and supervisors
- 3
Students practice in class and at home
- 4
Monitor and intervene by region
Delivered with trusted local partners in your country.
Trusted by teachers in over 90% of U.S. schools and 150 countries.
FAQ
Common questions
Is Wayground affiliated with TIMSS or IEA?
No. Wayground is an independent learning platform and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the IEA. TIMSS is a registered trademark of the IEA.
Can we use our own items?
Yes. Write, import or generate items with AI, then review them before publishing.
Which languages are supported?
Arabic, English and many more, with right-to-left support.
Which devices work?
Any modern browser on laptops, Chromebooks and tablets.
How do you work with ministries?
Through local partners who support rollout, training and in-country delivery.
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