Purpose of NAEP.
The purpose of NAEP is to provide a fair and accurate measurement of academic performance of the nation's students in reading, mathematics, writing, and other subjects.
The purpose of NAEP is to provide a fair and accurate measurement in:
  • Reading
  • Mathematics
  • Writing
  • Science
  • U.S. History
  • World History
  • Geography
  • Civics
  • Economics
  • Foreign Language
  • The Arts
An important aspect of NAEP is its ability to report trends in student performance over time.
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