This is an accessible alternate version of the National Assessment of Educational Progress Update (PPT; 4.4 MB; 25 slides). This document provides text translation to the National Assessment of Educational Progress Update PowerPoint presentation. The PowerPoint presentation was archived as part of the Assessment and Accountability Information Meetings held in Ontario California on September 19, 2012, and in Sacramento California on October 1, 2012. This PowerPoint was not presented live at the meetings.
National Assessment of Educational Progress
Preparing for NAEP 2013
NAEP 2013 Overview
Assessment Window: January 28 through March 8, 2013
Operational Assessments |
Student Group |
|---|---|
| Reading and Mathematics | Grades 4, 8, 12 |
| Pilot Assessment (no results released) |
Student Group |
|---|---|
| Technology and Engineering Literacy (TEL) (computer-based) | Grade 8 |
NAEP 2013 Sample
| Student Group | Approximate Number of CA Schools | Target Student Sample Size Per School |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 4 | 290 | 63 |
| Grade 8 | 240 | 63 |
| Grade 12 | 110 | 60 |
| Grade 8 (TEL) | 100 | 30 |
NAEP Design
- Schools and students are randomly selected by the United States Department of Education.
- The school sample is stratified to represent the geographic diversity, ethnic diversity, and academic achievement of the state and the United States.
- Larger schools may be selected to participate more frequently than smaller schools.
- In most cases, not all students in the sampled grade will be selected to participate.
- The NAEP assessments use matrix test design and are based on NAEP frameworks.
- Each participating student is assessed in only one subject, and no student takes the entire test for a subject.
- Results are reported only for the nation, states, and Trial Urban District Assessment (TUDA) districts.
- No results are reported for individual schools or students.
NAEP 2013 Timeline of Events
- May through June 2012:
Districts and schools notified of their selection for NAEP 2013, including assigned test date
- Mid-August 2012:
Districts and schools receive back-to-school packets containing instructions for preparing for NAEP 2013
- Early September 2012:
School principals ensure their NAEP assessment date appears on the 2012–13 school calendar and designate a NAEP school coordinator who can meet with NAEP field staff prior to the assessment and be available on the day of the assessment
- September 28, 2012:
Deadline for school and district registration and submission of school information via the NAEP MySchool Web site
- October 1 through 26, 2012:
Window for e-filing student lists via MySchool Web site
- January through February 2013:
Schools notify parents and guardians at least two weeks prior to test date; pre-assessment visits (PAVs) held between NAEP field staff and NAEP school coordinator
- January 28 through March 8, 2013:
NAEP 2013 assessment window
NAEP MySchool Web Site
Screen shot of NyNAEP Web site.
Near the top center is the title Welcome followed by the following paragraph: MyNAEP is a restricted-use website that contains information on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), widely known as the "Nation's Report Card." This website provides NAEP-related information to states, districts, and schools and is designed and maintained by Westat. MyNAEP serves as a portal to MySchool, a website providing NAEP assessment information to school and district personnel.
Below the Welcome statement two form field boxes. One titled Login and one titled Registration. The Login box requests a Username and a Password followed by a button labeled Login. The Registration box states: First time visiting the MySchool site? Please register. A MySchool Registration ID is then requested followed by a button labeled Continue.
The screen shot has a red box highlighting the Login box and the Registration box.
Registration and School Information Tips
- Use the tip sheet enclosed in the August mailing from the California Department of Education.
- District coordinators should register using the 7-digit district registration ID provided in in the August mailing; school coordinators should use the 8-digit school registration ID.
Screen shot of the MySchool registration and school information tips sheet mailed to schools and school districts in the August mailing. The structure of the sheet is a follows:
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Tip Sheet
How to Register for MySchool and Provide Required School Information.
Purpose: These instructions will show you how to register and provide the required school information on the NAEP MySchool Web site. These tasks must be completed by September 28, 2012, and can be completed by either the NAEP School Coordinator or NAEP District Coordinator. Completion of these tasks should take only 15 minutes.
Step 1. Open your Internet browser and type: http://www.mynaep.com.
This will take you to the MyNAEP Welcome screen.
Step 2. On the right side of the screen, enter the school’s 8-digit (or district’s 7-digit) MySchool registration ID (included in the August letter from the NAEP State Coordinator). After entering the ID, select the Continue button.
At this point there is a screen shot of the Welcome slide with the Registration box highlighted with a red box.
Note: There is no limit to the number of people who can register for MySchool under the same Registration ID. However, each person registering from your school or district must specify a unique e-mail address.
Step 3. Complete the MySchool registration form.
At this point there is a screen shot of the MySchool Registration screen with the following fields:
- District
- School Name
- My School Registration ID
- First Name
- Last Name
- Telephone
- Extension
- Confirm Email Address
- Password
- Confirm Password
There is a text bubble coming from the District and School Name fields which states: Your district and school names will display here.
There is a text bubble coming from the name, telephone, and email fields, which states: Enter your name, phone number and email address. Confirm the email address.
There is text bubble coming from the password fields which states: Enter a password of your choice. Enter the password again to confirm. (Valid passwords must contain 8 to 14 characters and contain at least one upper case, one lower case, one special character (?*!~%@#$%^+=&) and one digit.
Note: Make sure that your school and/or district name displays at the top of the form. If it does not, compare the registration ID shown with the one in the letter you received to check it you entered it correctly, then select the Return to Login button to start over.
Fill out the registration form. Please read the guidelines for creating a password on the next page. Review the information you’ve typed in the form. Make sure you know what your password is, then select the Register button.
A red box highlights the Registration button: If you are responsible for registering more than one school, please use the “Register More Schools” option on the MySchool home page.
Complete the information requested under both tabs on the “Provide School Information” page of the NAEP MySchool Web site.Provide School Information Page of the NAEP MySchool Web Site
Screen shot of the MySchool Web site Provide School Information page with the School Contact Information and School Characteristics–Grade 12 highlighted. The page has the following content:
Please use this page to ensure that NAEP has the most up-to-date information about your school. The left side of the School Contact tab shows the contact information NAEP has on file for your school. Please add any missing information or corrections on the right-hand side.
Use the Continue button at the bottom of the screen to display the School Characteristics tab where NAEP would like you to answer a few more important questions about your school. If your school is selected for more than one grade or age group, you will see one of these tabs for each grade/age.
Once you have provided information on all of the tabs, you will be able to save your information. Any information that you provide will be reviewed by your NAEP State Coordinator before it appears in other areas of MySchool.
At this point on the Web page are two tabs: one labeled School Contact Information and one labeled School Characteristics–Grade 12.
Because this is the current information we have on file for your school. Please make any necessary corrections or additions to your school information. It is important that you provide an actual street address (not a post office box) for express delivery of NAEP materials.
There are two columns: one for labeled Current with the current address displayed below and one labeled New with fields below for entering a new address.
Student List Preparation and Submission
- Template and instructions are posted on the NAEP MySchool Web site under “Submit Student List.”
- Column headings and codes on the student list must match those on the template, emphasizes that it must match.
- Student list file must include all students in selected grade, emphasis on all students.
- Birth month and year must be in separate columns.
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) permission to provide student eligibility for National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is posted on MySchool Web site.
- Any missing demographic information must be provided prior to the assessment and will need to be recorded by hand.
- Districts may prepare and submit the student list on behalf of their selected school(s), but a separate file must be submitted for each school.
- NAEP Help Desk: 800-283-6237
- List submission deadline: October 26, 2012
School Coordinator Responsibilities
- Register and provide school information on MySchool Web site.
- Prepare and submit student list and notify parents and guardians. (may be completed by district coordinator)
- Meet with NAEP field staff prior to the assessment to plan administration logistics.
- Ensure school/teacher questionnaires and students with disabilities and English language learners worksheets are completed by appropriate school staff.
Screen shot of the School Coordinator Responsibility Checklist from page 12 of the NAEP 2013 Information Packet. The checklist has fields for filling out the
- School Name
- NAEP 2013 Test Date
- NAEP District Coordinator Name
- Phone
The checklist is organized by dates items on the list need to be completed which are outlined in the previous text.
(from NAEP 2013 Information Packet)
District Coordinator Responsibilities
- Serve as the key contact between the NAEP State Coordinator and schools selected for participation within the school district.
- Provide schools with needed support and ensure key tasks are completed by either the district or school, including:
- Student list submission
- Parent notification
Screen shot of the District Coordinator Responsibility Checklist from page 11 of the NAEP 2013 Information Packet. The checklist has fields for filling out the
- School Name
- NAEP 2013 Test Date
- NAEP School Coordinator Name
- Pone
The checklist is organized by dates items on the list need to be completed which are outlined in the previous text.
(from NAEP 2013 Information Packet)
Key Points for School and District Coordinators
- Communicate with each other to determine who will:
- Provide the required school information.
- Submit the list of all students in the sampled grade.
- All submitted information is checked by the California Department of Education. District or school may be asked to provide amended information after submission.
- NAEP school and district coordinators will receive e-mail reminders of deadlines as they approach. Notify the NAEP State Coordinator of e-mail address changes.
The NAEP Pre-Assessment Visit
- The purpose of this in-person meeting is for the NAEP school coordinator and field representative to organize logistics for the day of the assessment.
- Most pre-assessment visits are held in January and last about one hour.
- NAEP field staff generally will arrive at the school about one hour prior to the pre-assessment visit (PAV) to review the updated student list and SD/ELL worksheets.
To minimize the length of the pre-assessment visit (PAV), ensure that the following documents are completed and ready for review by field staff:
- Current hard copy list of all students in the sampled grade, sorted alphabetically by last name, and with birth date
- Students with disabilities and English language learners worksheets
- Logistics worksheet
Contact your school’s NAEP field representative with any questions about preparing for the pre-assessment visit (PAV).
Inclusion and Accommodations
- NAEP offers many of the accommodations that California allows on its state assessments.
- With few exceptions, all students, including English-language learners and students with disabilities, are expected to participate in NAEP.
- Students who participate in the California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA) may be excused from participation in NAEP.
- Students who participate in the California Modified Assessment (CMA) should participate with appropriate accommodations.
Inclusion and Accommodations
State-specific students with disabilities and English language learners accommodations guidelines are available on the MySchool Web site and will be included in each school’s pre-assessment packet.
Screen shots of pages 1 and 2 of the NAEP 2013 Inclusion Guidelines for Students with Disabilities – California: Mathematics and Reading Grades 4, 8, and 12.
NAEP Assessment Sessions
- Field staff need about 1 hour before the session to set up and 1 hour after the session to inventory materials.
- The assessment takes approximately 90 minutes for students to complete.
- Field staff administer the assessment and handle all test materials.
- School staff are encouraged to remain in testing room.
- Minimum student participation rate requirement is 90%; makeup session will be scheduled if not met.
- Grade 8 computer-based TEL pilot assessment: field staff will bring laptop computers to the school; power outlets are needed, but no Internet connection necessary; two sessions conducted.
NAEP 2013 Resources
- August Mailing
Contains instructions for preparing for NAEP 2013, including MySchool registration.
- NAEP 2013 Information Packet
(on the CDE NAEP Web page). The packet includes the following information:- NAEP 2013 overview and timeline of events
- School and district coordinator checklists
- Parent and guardian notification templates
Screen shot of the cover of the NAEP 2013 Information Packet, titled “Preparing for NAEP 2013: Information for School District and School Staff.”
- NAEP Notes
e-mailed to NAEP district and school coordinators and available on the CDE NAEP Web page under “NAEP Program Notes”
Screen shot of the first page of the Assessment Development and Administration Division National Assessment of Educational Progress Notes for August 2012.
NAEP Best Practices Guide
contains tips for improving the participation and motivation of high school students, including customized presentations for students and teachers
NEW for 2013!
Best Practices Guide (BPG) materials will be provided entirely on a flash drive
Screen shot of the cover of the NAEP 2013 Best Practices Guide for Supporting Twelfth-Grade NAEP Participation.
Further Information
- Jessica Valdez, NAEP State Coordinator
Assessment Development & Administration Division
California Department of Education
916-319-0332 or jvaldez@cde.ca.gov
Glossary of Acronyms
- CDE: California Department of Education
- DC: District coordinator
- ELL: English language learner
- NAEP: National Assessment of Educational Progress
- NCES: National Center of Education Statistics
- NSLP: National School Lunch Program
- PAV: Pre-assessment visit
- SD: Student with disabilities
- USDA: United States Department of Agriculture
