​Distribution of Mathematics Questions: 2019 and 2024
The distribution of items among the various mathematical content areas is a critical feature of the assessment design, as it reflects the relative importance given to each of the curricular content areas within mathematics. As has been the case with past NAEP assessments in mathematics, the categories receive different emphasis at each grade level.
Target and actual percentage distribution of questions in NAEP mathematics, by grade and content area: 2024
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40 | 40
| 20 | 23
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20 | 17
| 15 | 16
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15 | 15
| 20 | 17
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10 | 12
| 15 | 16
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15 | 16
| 30 | 28
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Target and actual percentage distribution of questions in NAEP mathematics at grade 12, by content area: 2019
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10 | 13
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30 | 30
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25 | 24
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35 | 33
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Last updated 24 January 2025 (FW)