Using NAEP Data on the Web for Educational Policy Research

Session Submission 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 2011 math and reading data; 2010 civics, history, and geography data; and the most recent studies of science and writing. NOTE: The course provides hands-on learning and active participation. A laptop or tablet computer with a wireless Internet card is needed.

Sub Unit

• Professional Development and Training Committee

Directors

• Debra Kline, Educational Testing Service

• Catherine S. Trapani, Fordham University

• Emmanuel Sikali, U.S. Department of Education