Testing Schedule
NAEP assessments are typically conducted during a six-week testing window from the last week of January through the first week of March. National NAEP provides information on student performance nationally. State NAEP provides information on student performance for individual states.
NAEP Schedule of Assessments
| Year | National | Massachusetts |
| 2009 | Reading Mathematics* Science High School Transcript Study | Reading (4, 8, 12) Math (4, 8, 12) Science (4, 8) |
| 2010 | U.S. History Civics Geography |
| 2011 | Reading (4, 8) Mathematics (4, 8) Writing | Reading (4, 8) Math (4, 8) Writing (4, 8) |
| 2012 | Economics (12) World History (12) Foreign Language (12) Probe: Technological Literacy [special study] Long-term trend |
| 2013 | Reading Mathematics Science High School Transcript Study | Reading (4, 8) Math (4, 8) Science (4, 8) |
| 2014 | U.S. History Civics Geography |
| 2015 | Reading (4, 8) Mathematics (4, 8) Writing | Reading (4, 8) Math (4, 8) Writing (4, 8) |
| 2016 | Arts (8) Long-term trend |
| 2017 | Reading Mathematics Science High School Transcript Study | Reading (4, 8) Math (4, 8) Science (4, 8) |
*New framework for grade 12 only.
Notes:
- Grades tested are 4, 8, and 12 unless otherwise indicated, except that long-term trend assessments sample students at ages 9, 13, and 17 and are conducted in reading and mathematics.
- Subjects in BOLD ALL CAPS indicate the year in which a new framework is implemented or assessment year for which the Board will decide whether a new or updated framework is needed.
For the complete NAEP assessment schedule, visit http://www.nagb.org, and select the "About NAEP" tab in the left-hand margin.
last updated: May 19, 2008
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