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. Assessments are conducted periodically in mathematics, reading, science, writing, the arts, civics, economics, geography, and US History. Since NAEP assessments are administered uniformly using the same sets of test booklets across the nation, NAEP results serve as a common metric for all states and selected urban districts. The assessment stays essentially the same from year to year, with only carefully documented changes. This permits NAEP to provide a clear picture of student academic progress over time. Learn more.
NAEP Resources
- NAEP Introduction
- Current Activities
- Official NAEP Website
- State Snapshot Reports
- U.S. Department of Education
Parent Information
NAEP Tools and Applications
- Introduction Video
- Data Explorer
- Item Maps
- District Profiles
- Questions Tool
- State Comparisons
- State Profiles
- Test Yourself