This publication briefly describes the 1994 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) assessment in geography. In early 1994, about 19,000 students in grades 4, 8, and 12 across the nation participated. This was the first comprehensive geography assessment by NAEP and will provide baseline data to measure future progress. Sample questions from the 1994 assessment are included. NAEP geography scores are reported on a scale that ranges from 0-500. Results are reported according to geography achievement levels--basic, proficient, and advanced. The NAEP assessment includes: (1) a mixture of 228 multiple-choice items; 80 short constructed response items; and 30 extended constructed-response tasks across grades 4, 8, and 12; (2) performance tasks that require students to demonstrate geographic skills; (3) analytical tasks in which students are asked to construct geographic representations such as maps, charts, and diagrams; and (4) balanced and comprehensive coverage of topics that are engaging and relevant to students' experiences and world concerns. Charts and figures accompany the text. (EH)