2007 Definitions of Performance Levels

 

Level 1: Not Meeting Learning Standards

Student performance does not demonstrate an understanding of the ELA knowledge and skills expected at this grade level.

Level 2: Partially Meeting Learning Standards

Student performance demonstrates a partial understanding of the ELA knowledge and skills expected at this grade level.

Level 3: Meeting Learning Standards

Student performance demonstrates an understanding of the ELA knowledge and skills expected at this grade level.

Level 4: Meeting Learning Standards with Distinction

Student performance demonstrates a thorough understanding of the ELA knowledge and skills expected at this grade level.

Scale Score Ranges Associated with Each Performance Level

Grade

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

3

475-615

616-649

650-729

730-780

4

430-611

612-649

650-715

716-775

5

495-607

608-649

650-710

711-795

6

480-597

598-649

650-704

705-785

7

470-599

600-649

650-711

712-790

8

430-601

602-649

650-714

715-790