Science
NAEP Results
NAEP Results inform the public about what U.S. students know and can do in a given subject area.
Science 2019
Results at grades 4, 8, and 12 for the nation and states.
NAEP Framework and Specifications
Frameworks describe the content and design of each NAEP subject area assessment. Specifications describe the detailed blueprint used for constructing the assessment. To learn more about how frameworks are developed, visit our NAEP Frameworks page.
Assessment Framework
2019 Science Framework
Frameworks describe the content and design of each NAEP subject area assessment. This framework applies to the 2019 and 2024 NAEP Science assessments.
2028 Framework
The Board approved an updated framework for the 2028 NAEP Science assessments and beyond.
Assessment and Item Specifications
2009 Science Specifications
Specifications describe the detailed blueprint used for constructing the assessment.