NAEP 1998 National Reading Assessments Restricted-Use Data Files

This dataset contains data and documentation files for the NAEP 1998 reading assessments for use in the analysis of NAEP data by secondary researchers. This main assessments were conducted for the national assessment for grades 4, 8, and 12 and the state assessment at grades 4 and 8. The state grade 8 data are available on a separate CD-ROM (see NCES 2001489). A Data Companion is provided in electronic portable document format (PDF). This document contains information on the contents and use of the data files as well as the assessment design and its implications for analysis. NAEP datasets from 2002 onward require a Tool Kit with the updated NAEPEX. Your organization must apply for and be granted a restricted-use data license in order to obtain these data.