The item map below contains selected item descriptions mapped to
the 2007 NAEP writing scale. The map helps to illustrate the
knowledge and skills demonstrated by students performing at
different scale scores on the 2007 assessment. Items that have
been released to the public are underlined and linked to the
NAEP Questions Tool where the item, scoring guide, key, student
responses, and performance data can be viewed. (Items that have
not been hyperlinked have not been released and are still in
use.) The item map also includes - A symbol next to each item
descriptor that indicates the items content classification (see
legend at the top and bottom of item map). - Item type (multiple
choice [MC] or constructed response [CR]). - A notation after
each constructed-response item descriptor that identifies the
score level of the item (e.g., "Correct," "Partial,"
"Incorrect"). - Links to achievement-level descriptions
(Advanced, Proficient, and Basic). To see student group
performance by jurisdiction, select "Compare