NAEP Technology and Engineering Literacy (TEL)
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
released the results of the first-ever nationally representative assessment of
technology and engineering literacy. The
Technology and Engineering Literacy (TEL) assessment measured whether students
are able to apply technology and engineering skills to real-life situations.
Eighth-grade students were presented real-world scenarios
involving technology and engineering challenges. Students were asked to respond to questions
aimed at assessing their knowledge and skill in understanding technological
principles, solving technology and engineering-related problems, and using
technology to communicate and collaborate.
Scales range from
0–300 with a mean set at 150.
Technology and Engineering Literacy – Grade 8
Scale Scores and Achievement Levels of Students in Public
and Catholic Schools*
|
|
Public
|
Catholic
|
|
Scale Scores
|
149
|
163
|
|
Below Basic
|
17
|
6
|
|
Basic
|
41
|
34
|
|
Proficient
|
39
|
54
|
|
Advanced
|
3
|
5
|
The report may be accessed here.