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The Nation's Report Card

CIVICS Overall Results Summary Average Scores Achievement Levels Percentile Scores Results by Demographic Groups Sample Questions Technical Notes Information for... Media Parents Educators Policymakers Researchers Resources About the Nation's Report Card Data Tools FAQ Contacts

  • The average civics score for fourth-graders was higher in 2006 than in 1998.  More...
  • Average scores for both male and female fourth-grade students were higher in 2006 than in 1998.  More...
  • White, Black, and Hispanic fourth-grade students and White and Hispanic eighth-grade students had higher scores in 2006 than in 1998.   More...
  • Sample questions illustrate the types of knowledge and skills that were assessed at each grade.  More...

 

 

 

The foundation of adult participation in government and citizenship activities rests on civic knowledge that is gained through instruction from the early grades through high school. The 2006 NAEP civics assessment provides results for students at grades 4, 8, and 12 on how well schools are fulfilling their role in providing civics education.

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National Assessment of Educational Progress, National Center for Education Statistics
National Assessment Governing Board
Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education