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Hambleton, Ronald K.; Cadman, Sharon F. – New England Journal of Public Policy, 1994
Describes the goals and structure of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) and presents some of the results from a 1992 Mathematics NAEP Assessment as an example of the program's utility. Further highlights ways in which background data collected by the NAEP can be helpful in interpreting assessment results and monitoring…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Comparative Analysis, Educational Assessment, Educational Change

Railsback, Charles E. – Reading Teacher, 1987
Describes way in which National Assessment of Educational Progress materials can be used by educators attempting to set instructional priorities and improve instructional programs. (JC)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Curriculum Research