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"We must simultaneously raise the achievement of all students, while closing gaps in achievement between different groups of students...We cannot allow this to continue or our nation will pay the price socially and economically."
–U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan
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    NAEP Question Tool

    The NAEP Questions Tool (NQT) provides access to over 2000 released questions from NAEP assessments in all NAEP subject areas.

    Watch video of features

    Go to NAEP Question Tool

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    State Profiles

    Create tables that compare states/jurisdictions based on average scale scores for public school students within a single assessment year, or that compare the change in performance between two assessment years. The results can be shown on maps, and there is a comprehensive Help system. See all States

    Quick Reference Guide

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    TUDA PROFILES

    Results from the NAEP Trial Urban District Assessment (TUDA) make it possible to compare the performance of students in 21 urban districts to public school students in large cities. Results include mathematics, reading, writing, and science for grades 4 and 8. 

    See TUDA Profiles

    Read about our most recent TUDA cities added for 2011 assessments and the history of the program.

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    Recent NAEP Releases

    The Governing Board coordinates the release event of each NAEP Report Card. See a list of the most recent releases, complete with multimedia materials.

WELCOME

Welcome to NAEP Information for Parents.  These webpages were designed to give the parents easy access to useful data about student achievement and other NAEP products and services.  Please explore these webpages.  We invite your comments and suggestions.

WHAT IS NAEP?
NAEP is the only continuing source of national data on student achievement at grades 4, 8, and 12 in key subjects.  

NAEP is also the only source of comparable state-level achievement results in reading, mathematics, science and writing.

In addition, 21 large urban districts voluntarily participate in the NAEP Trial Urban District Assessment program (TUDA).

Find data for your state or participating urban district.

Check out a list of NAEP Resources you might find useful.

Find out what subjects will be tested when by reading our assessment schedule.

Read a parent-focused presentation on why NAEP is relevant and important.

Learn some basics about the Governing Board and NAEP on our FAQ page.

Tools for Parents

Screenshot of Questions Tool Online data tools for NAEP allow parents to dig deeper into the assessment. Use the Questions Tool to view NAEP questions by subject, while also assembling student responses, scoring guides, and performance data from NAEP assessment.

Screenshot of Question ToolParents can also test themselves or their children in a variety of NAEP subjects.

Screenshot of Data ExplorerData Explorer:  Create statistical tables, charts, and maps on NAEP reports and special studies.

Screenshot of Report CoverRead a report on reaching parents with NAEP Resources.