Using NAEP Data on the Web for Educational Policy Research

Session Type: Professional Development Course

Abstract

This course is for researchers interested in exploring NAEP data through the NAEP Data Explorer web tool. You will be guided through an examination of the data, focusing on 1) student, teacher, and school variables; 2) relationships between student performance and characteristics of students, their teachers and their schools; and 3) using NAEP data to supplement other educational research. You will have the opportunity to work independently and share your findings with the group. The course will highlight 2013 NAEP math and reading data. NOTE: The course provides hands-on learning and active participation. A laptop of tablet computer with a wireless Internet card is needed.

Sub Unit

• Professional Development and Training Committee

Director

• Edward M. Kulick, ETS

Instructors

• Debra Kline, Educational Testing Service

• Emmanuel Sikali, U.S. Department of Education