NAEP Assessment Trends and Insights

The video discusses the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), which evaluates the academic progress of fourth and eighth graders in the U.S. in mathematics and reading. The 2015 results show a decline in math scores since 2013, though they remain higher than in the 1990s. Reading scores for eighth graders also declined, while fourth-grade scores remained stable. The video analyzes performance by achievement levels and provides state-wise and urban district assessments, highlighting areas of improvement and decline.

What is the primary purpose of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)?

• To provide funding to schools

• To evaluate teacher performance

• To rank schools nationwide

• To assess student knowledge in various subjects

How often are NAEP's mathematics and reading assessments conducted?

• Every year

• Every ten years

• Every two years

• Every five years

In 2015, how many fourth- and eighth-graders participated in the NAEP assessment?

• 200,000

• 600,000

• 800,000

• 400,000

Between 2013 and 2015, what trend was observed in the average mathematics scores for fourth- and eighth-graders?

• Scores increased

• Scores remained the same

• Scores declined

• Scores fluctuated

What was the trend in the average eighth-grade reading score in 2015 compared to 2013?

• It declined

• It fluctuated

• It remained unchanged

• It increased

How did the average fourth-grade reading score in 2015 compare to the early 1990s?

• It fluctuated

• It was the same

• It was higher

• It was lower

What are the three NAEP achievement levels?

• Basic, Intermediate, Advanced

• Basic, Proficient, Advanced

• Beginner, Proficient, Expert

• Novice, Intermediate, Expert

Between 2013 and 2015, what change occurred in the percentage of students scoring at or above Proficient in mathematics?

• Decreased by 2 points

• Increased by 2 points

• Remained the same

• Fluctuated

Which states saw an increase in fourth-grade mathematics scores from 2013 to 2015?

• Illinois and Ohio

• New York and Florida

• California and Texas

• Mississippi and the District of Columbia

How many states experienced a decline in eighth-grade mathematics scores from 2013 to 2015?

• 30 states

• 22 states

• 10 states

• 15 states