What is the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)?
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is often called the “Nation’s Report Card.” NAEP, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, has been conducted in various subject areas since 1969. NAEP is the only measure of student achievement in the United States where the performance of students in one state can be compared with the performance of students across the nation or in other states. The results are widely reported by the national and local media. Beginning with the 2003 assessments, NAEP conducts national and state assessments at least once every two years in reading and mathematics at grades 4 and 8.
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