English teachers need to be informed and concerned about the effects of mass testing on English curriculum and instruction. (JH) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Procedures.

Three key terms--social studies, values, and attitudes--are discussed in relation to a national assessment in social studies. Definitions of these terms will affect decisions about what and how to assess. Two major approaches define social studies as: (1) social sciences simplified and adapted for pedagogical purposes; or (2) that portion of the…