Scaled Scores and Performance Levels
| Results
of English Language Arts assessments are reported as scaled scores and performance levels. |
| Scaled
scores. The number
of correct answers is converted to scores on a common scale so
that achievement can be compared across grade levels. Performance levels. The four proficiency levels that show how students have mastered the knowledge and skills that make up the learning standards. |
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Level 4 Meeting Learning Standards with Distinction |
Student performance demonstrates a thorough understanding of the ELA knowledge and skills expected at this grade level. |
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Level
3 Meeting Learning Standards |
Student performance demonstrates an understanding of the ELA knowledge and skills expected at this grade level. | |
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Level 2 Partially Meeting Learning Standards |
Student performance demonstrates a partial understanding of the ELA knowledge and skills expected at this grade level show partial achievement of the learning standards. |
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Level
1 Not Meeting Learning Standards |
Student performance does not demonstrate an understanding of the ELA knowledge and skills expected at this grade level. |