Potential Uses of the National Assessment Model at the State and Local Levels

The model used by National Assessment for data gathering and reporting on the Citizenship area is described, and the potential uses of the model for state and local assessment, curriculum development, and accountability purposes are discussed. The study was carried out using papers and reports from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, Denver office, and state reports on adaptations of the model for state assessment needs. Adaptations of the model for curriculum development were identified, and, finally, adaptations of the model for accountability purposes were suggested and discussed. (Author) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Results (Utilization).