Mapping 2005 State Proficiency Standards Onto the NAEP Scales (NCES 2007-482)

This report explores a statistical method that places each state's Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) standard on the NAEP scale. The methodology is applied to reading and mathematics data for grades 4 and 8, academic year 2004-5. An analysis of the results suggests that there is wide variation in the stringency of states' AYP standards.