The estimation procedure used in balancing is shown as the equivalent to that employed in the monorthogonal analysis of variance in an additive model. The nature of weighting schemes for the definition of marginal populations is considered, as well as these various schemes to interpretation of results. (MV) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP)…

This document contains brief descriptions of activities of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) for the assessment cycle from October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002. Data are presented about the numbers of student booklets processed, items administered, and responses scored. Information is provided about sample size at grades…

George H. Johnson, director of operations for the National Assessment of Educational Progress, Denver, Colorado, answers questions from a panel representing the music education community. (MC) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Results (Overview).

In this paper, a data perturbation method for minimizing the possibility of disclosure of participants' identities on a survey is described in the context of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). The method distinguishes itself from most approaches because of the presence of cognitive tasks. Hence, a data edit should have minimal…

The bias attributable to nonresponse in population estimates in the field of education was studied. Data were collected from responses to mathematics and science exercises administered by the National Assessment of Educational Progress to a probability sample of 17-year olds, as well as a probability sample selected from nonrespondents.…

This document highlights National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) related milestone events, meetings, and publication dates in the year 2001. This is followed by a brief description of important aspects of "No Child Left Behind" relevant to NAEP participation. Next, a tally of 2001 NAEP assessment booklets processed, items…

The value of statistical research depends on valid comparisons which can usefully influence educational policy. Educational research needs to extend the measures of learning (such as the National Assessment of Educational Progress) through nationally-calibrated absolute measures and through computer-assisted and adaptive testing. Direct sampling…

This report is a reference tool devoted to minority student education for planners, researchers, policymakers, and reporters covering all levels of education. The following broad minority issues are defined and related in a matrix to all National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) surveys containing racial/ethnic data collected from 1969: (1)…