The Nation's Report Card - National Assessment of Educational Progress

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)

What Is NAEP?

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what America's students know and can do in various subject areas. Learn more...

In the Spotlight

Grant Opportunities for NAEP Researchers

IES has released funding opportunities for fiscal year 2013. Competition deadlines range from June 21 to September 20, 2012, so start brainstorming!

Science in Action: June 2012 NSTA Web Seminar

NAEP and NSTA staff met with educators from across the nation in June to discuss NAEP Science in Action. See the presentation, then watch the interactive seminar to see how students do with complex tasks, and educators’ reactions to student performance.

Interactive Computer Tasks (ICTs)

ICTs are part of a NAEP science assessment requiring students to solve problems using computers simulating everyday or lab settings.Take a look and test yourself on all nine ICT tasks!

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August 15, 2012:

NAGB Seeks Nominees for 2013

See details and FAQs—National Assessment Governing Board members play an important role in determining how the U.S. measures student achievement.

July 27, 2012:

Introducing NAEP to Teachers (VIDEO)

Real educators share thoughts on NAEP and give tips on how to support students selected to participate.

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July 3, 2012:

The Nation's Report Card: National Indian Education Study 2011

June 19, 2012:

The Nations Report Card: Science in Action

What Every Parent Should Know about NAEP

May 10, 2012:

The Nation's Report Card: 2011 Science: National Assessment of Educational Progress at Grade 8

The Nation's Report Card: Reading 2011 Trial Urban District Assessment Results

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