Report in Brief: NAEP 1996 Trends in Academic Progress. Achievement of U.S.Students in Science, 1969-1996; Mathematics, 1973-1996; Reading, 1971-1996; Writing, 1984-1996

摘要

As new policies are implemented and changes in educational practices occur,information about trends in student achievement across time is critical for educators and policy makers to observe the overall effects of reform efforts. Measuring student's progress toward higher achievement has been the purpose of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) since its inception in 1969. Students in both public and nonpublic schools have assessed in various subject areas on a regular basis. In addition, NAEP collects information about relevant background variables that provide a meaningful context for interpreting the assessment results and for documenting the extent to which educational reform has been implemented.