The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is a federally mandated and funded assessment program that is designed to collect information about what fourth, eighth and twelfth grade students know and can do in a variety of key subject areas and is administered to a sample of students in all states. 

Who takes it?

Grades 4, 8 and 12 are assessed with results only being calcualated in Georgia for grades 4 and 8. 

Long-term trend assessments are given every four years to students aged 9, 13, and 17. This assessment tracks changes in national achievement over time.

When/how frequently is it taken?

Reading and Mathematics assessments with state results are given every two years. One other subject is usually assessed during the state years also. The other subjects have included Science and Writing; the alternate years have national results only. 

How is it administered?

NAEP digital assessments, which are administered on tablets or laptop computers, use dynamic and innovative technologies to provide an engaging assessment experience for students and more meaningful data about students' skills and knowledge for educators. With digitally based assessments, students are asked to receive, gather, and report information just as they do in their everyday lives. These assessments include universal design principles, making it possible for more students to participate without special accommodation sessions. The goal is for all students to have a seamless assessment administration, regardless of their ability. 

For more information on the National Assessment of Educational Progress assessment click here.