NAEP Writing
NAEP Results
NAEP Results inform the public about what U.S. students know and can do in a given subject area.
2011 Writing
Results at grades 8 and 12 for the nation
2012 Grade 4 Writing Computer-Based Assessment Study
Pilot study on fourth-grade students’ ability to write using computers
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
2017 Writing Framework
Frameworks describe the content and design of each NAEP subject area assessment.
2011 Abridged Writing Framework
An abridged version of the full assessment framework, written for a general audience.
Assessment and Item Specifications
2011 Writing Specifications
Specifications describe the detailed blueprint used for constructing the assessment.