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Good Teaching, Good Testing: A NAEP Overview

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NAEP Achievement Levels

How are achievement results reported?



Achievement Level Policy Definitions

Basic Partial mastery of prerequisite knowledge and skills that are
fundamental for proficient work at each grade.

Proficient Solid academic performance for each grade assessed.
Students reaching this level have demonstrated competency over challenging
subjects matter, including subject - matter knowledge, application of such
knowledge to real-world situations, and analytical skills appropriate to the
subject matter.

Advanced Superior performance.