This page is dedicated to providing teachers, educators, and the general public with an opportunity to comment upon the process and method used for establishing standards for the 2009 science NAEP.
The following documents will be available for your comments following the indicated post date.
To submit comments, please email us at naepscience@act.org and include your name and organizational affiliation.
| Post Date | Material | Description |
|---|---|---|
| February 2, 2009 | Design document (PDF; 96 pages, 1.47MB) | A description of the three-step process through which standards will be set for the science NAEP for grades 4, 8, and 12 |
| Fall 2010 | Achievement level cutscores and student performance | The cutscores established for each grade for the three achievement levels—Basic, Proficient, and Advanced |
| Fall 2010 | Exemplar items | The items identified to exemplify each achievement level |