However, these reporting metrics greatly facilitate performance comparisons within a subject from year to year and from one group of students to another in the same grade. After the assessment, results are reported to the public in a number of forms. Results from individual states are reported only if minimum participation requirements are met. Our state profiles allow users to access relevant information pertaining to their state assessment and assessment results. Data associated with the particular assessment are available on the Web with our NAEP data tool .
Highlights reports present the major results to readers in a condensed document.
Highlights for the Nation and States . Subject-area report cards present a more comprehensive picture of the assessment results. For an example, see the 1998 Writing Report Card . Policy reports focus on instructional contexts that influence student performance. Released questions from the assessment are available online in the Sample Questions Tool .