This document presents the framework and rationale for assessing the science achievement of students throughout the United States in 1996 and 2000. A general overview of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) and the NAEP Science Framework adopted by the National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB) is provided. The process by which the framework was developed is also reviewed. (WRM)
- Assessments and Surveys
- National Assessment of Educational Progress
- Authorizing Institution
- ['Council of Chief State School Officers, Washington, DC.', 'National Center for Improving Science Education, Andover, MA.', 'American Institutes for Research, Washington, DC.']
- Peer Reviewed
- F
- Publication Type
- Reports - Descriptive
- Published in
- United States of America
- Sponsor
- National Assessment Governing Board, Washington, DC.
Table of Contents
- Table of Contents 6
- Background 8
- Framework 10
- Framework Elements 19
- Desired Attributes of the Assessment 37
- Characteristics of Assessment 43
- Exercises 43
- References 49
- Appendix A 51
- Earth Science 60
- Appendix C 80
- Examples of Themes by Grade Level 81
- Patterns of Change 82
- Staff 97
- Members 97
- Members 98
