This document provides detail about the technical aspects of NAEP. The goals of the publication are to provide readers with an overview of the projects and to help them better understand the philosophical approach, procedure, analyses, and psychometric underpinnings of NAEP. The guide follows a question-and-answer format, presenting the most commonly asked questions and following them with succinct answers. A glossary is found at the end of the guide, along with a schedule of assessments.
