STEM Education: Standards

Introduction

Image from the National Science Education Standards

The standards on this page are the goals for state and national achievement in STEM education. The assessment links provide information on how well schools are performing in STEM education.

Assessment

AAAS Science Assessment
Assessment items and resources for science teachers of middle and high school students.
AAAS Benchmarks Online
"Statements of what all students should know or be able to do in science, mathematics, and technology by the end of grades 2, 5, 8, and 12."
NAEP Mathematics Assessment
Find national and state-level mathematics assessments.
NAEP Science Assessment
Find national and state-level science assessments.
NAEP Technology and Engineering Literacy Assessment
Assessment planned for 2014 but framework is accessible now.

Illinois Learning Standards

"The Illinois Learning Standards (ILS) define what all students in all Illinois public schools should know and be able to do in the seven core areas as a result of their elementary and secondary schooling."