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MATHEMATICS FRAMEWORK
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The
is the only continuing and nationally
representative measure of trends in academic
achievement of U.S. elementary and secondary
school students in various subjects. For more
than four decades, NAEP assessments have been
conducted periodically in reading, mathematics,
science, writing, U.S. history, civics, geography,
and other subjects. By collecting and reporting
information on student performance at the national,
state, and local levels, NAEP is an integral part of
our nation’s evaluation of the condition and progress
of education. The information NAEP provides
about student achievement helps the public,
educators, and policymakers understand strengths
and weaknesses in student performance and make
informed decisions about education.
The
was
created by Congress in 1988 to set policy for NAEP.
The Board oversees the development of NAEP
frameworks that describe the specifc knowledge
and skills to be assessed in each subject. The NAEP
Mathematics Framework resulted from the work
of many individuals and organizations involved in
mathematics, including mathematicians, educators,
researchers, policymakers, and members of the public.
The NAEP Mathematics Assessment regularly
collects achievement information on representative
samples of students in grades 4, 8, and 12. Through
“The Nation’s Report Card,” NAEP reports how
well students use and apply mathematics knowledge
in various situations by answering multiple-choice
and constructed-response questions. As required
under the No Child Left Behind Act, NAEP assesses
mathematics in grades 4 and 8 every two years and
in grade 12 every four years. The results provide a
rich, broad, and deep picture of student mathematics
achievement in the U.S., reported in terms of
achievement levels, scale scores and percentiles. Only
academic achievement data and related background
information are collected. The privacy of individual
students and their families is protected.
The NAEP Mathematics Assessment
regularly collects achievement
information on representative samples
of students in grades 4, 8, and 12.
NAEP Overview