NAEP 2005: Science National Assessment of Educational Progress (Nation's Report Card)
In May 2006, the National Center for Education Statistics released the report of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results for Science in grades 4 and 8. A summary of the percentage of students performing at the four achievement levels is provided below.
Achievement Levels
- below basic (not defined, but less than partial mastery)
- basic (partial mastery of fundamental skills and knowledge)
- proficient (solid academic performance)
- advanced (superior performance).
NAEP 2005 Science Report Card
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Grade 4 Science
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Public
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Catholic
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Scale Scores
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149
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163
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Below Basic
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34%
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18%
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Basic
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39%
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40%
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Proficient
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25%
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38%
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Advanced
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2%
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4%
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Grade 8 Science
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|
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Scale Scores
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147
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163
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Below Basic
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43%
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25%
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Basic
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30%
|
33%
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Proficient
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24%
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37%
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Advanced
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3%
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6%
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The full report is available at here.