Development of NAEP FrameworksEach NAEP subject area assessment is based on a framework, developed by the National Assessment Governing Board. Each framework provides:
The Governing Board, through its Assessment Development Committee, closely monitors all steps in the framework development process. This process results in recommendations for Board action in the form of three key documents:
In May 2002, the Governing Board released a Framework Development Policy Statement detailing the guiding principles of NAEP frameworks under the No Child Left Behind Act. Last updated 12 June 2008 (MH) |