2015 NAEP National and State Mathematics and Reading (Grades 4 & 8) Restricted-Use Data Files

Description

This dataset contains data and documentation files for the NAEP 2015 grades 4 and 8 national and state assessments in mathematics and reading for use in the analysis of NAEP data by secondary researchers. 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.

Data Access

Where to Apply

http://nces.ed.gov/statprog/instruct.asp

Access Modality

Is a Public-Use Version (PUF) Available?

Yes

Public Version URL

https://www.nationsreportcard.gov/ndecore/landing

Summary of Differences

RUF has respondent-level data, plausible values, and weights. There is no available public-use raw data file; however, there is a public-use Data Analysis System (DAS), called the NAEP Data Explorer: https://www.nationsreportcard.gov/ndecore/landing

Does Geography Differ from Public Version?

Does Level of Variable Detail Differ from Public Version?

Yes

Additional Information About Restricted Data

http://nces.ed.gov/statprog/instruct.asp