NAEP Mathematics in Puerto Rico
In 2007, public school students in Puerto Rico participated in a Spanish-language version of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) in mathematics. This is the third time since 2003 that students in Puerto Rico have participated in the assessment. Approximately 2,800 students in 100 schools were assessed at both grade 4 and at grade 8 in 2007. To see actual sample questions and background questionnaires administered in Puerto Rico, browse the Sample Questions booklets for grade 4 (768K PDF) and grade 8 (831K PDF). Participation in the assessment is important because NAEP plays a valuable role in providing impartial, trusted information about what students know and can do. Learn more about why participation in NAEP is important. Learn more about NAEP and the Nation's Report CardThe Nation’s Report CardTM informs the public about the academic achievement of elementary and secondary students in the United States and participating jurisdictions. Report cards communicate the findings of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), a continuing and nationally representative measure of achievement in various subjects over time. The Nation’s Report Card compares performance among jurisdictions, public and private schools, and student demographic groups. For over three decades, NAEP assessments have been conducted periodically in reading, mathematics, science, writing, U.S. history, geography, and other subjects. By making objective information available on student performance at the national, state, and local levels, NAEP is an integral part of our nation’s evaluation of the condition and progress of education. Only information related to academic achievement and relevant variables is collected. The privacy of individual students is protected, and the identities of participating schools are not released. NAEP is a congressionally mandated project of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) within the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education. The Commissioner of Education Statistics is responsible for carrying out the NAEP project. The National Assessment Governing Board oversees and sets policy for NAEP. To find out more about NAEP from a parent's perspective, see Information for Parents.
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