VAAP Score Reports for Families

Understanding your student's results on VAAP multiple choice assessments

VAAP Multiple Choice Tests (Reading, Mathematics, Science) 

Certain students in grades 3-8, 10, and 11 were identified to participate in the Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) as part of state and federal testing requirements. These students completed multiple choice tests in reading and mathematics (grades 3-8 and 11) and in science (grades 5, 8, and 10). Families can expect VAAP multiple test results to be reported by the start of the next school year.

Contents of the multiple choice VAAP test score report letter and resources to help interpret the report can be found below. 

What information does the report include?

The VAAP multiple choice test score report provides the test scaled score and performance level for each test the student completed. 

How are scores reported to families?

After the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) returns scores to FCPS.

  • VAAP multiple choice test score reports are sent to families via U.S. Mail in mid-August
  • Numerical scores are posted to the SIS ParentVUE Test History section

Full Text: VAAP Multiple Choice Test Score Report

The following provides content from the division's score report letter for the VAAP multiple choice tests in reading and mathematics (grades 3-8 and 11) and science (grades 5, 8, and 10). 

Simple FCPS letterhead for central mailings

VIRGINIA ALTERNATE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM SCORE REPORT 

To the Parents/Guardians of:_________________________________SID:_______________GRD:_____ 

Official results are provided below for multiple choice Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) tests your student took this past school year. Your student’s scaled score and performance level are listed for each VAAP test. 

Scaled scores are reported on a scale of 625-880. A student who receives a scaled score of 740 or above is considered proficient. If a student attains a scaled score of 780 or higher, they are considered to have performed at an advanced level on the test. An overall scaled score between 625 and 739 indicates the student did not meet proficiency on the test. An entry of “NS” means no score is available. An explanation of why the student did not receive a score is provided in the performance level descriptor box. 

Performance level descriptors are available on the VAAP Score Reports for Parents webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/node/35896). Descriptors explain the knowledge and skills that a student demonstrated for the performance level. The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) VAAP webpage (https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/student-assessment/virginia-sol-assessment-program/virginia-alternate-assessment-program-vaap) provides additional information about the assessment. 

If you have questions about the results shown on this report, please contact your student’s special education department chair, case manager, or school test coordinator/assessment coach.

Test Level:_________________ Administered By:____________

Test Name Test Scaled Score Test Performance Level
     

Printable PDFs: Translations of VAAP Multiple Choice Test Score Report

VAAP Multiple Choice Test Score Report

Select a preferred language to view the FCPS translation of the VAAP multiple choice score report letter. To access Braille or large print versions of score reports, please contact FCPS Vision Impairment Services at 517-423-4866.

How is Standards of Accreditation (SOA) growth reported?

For grade 4-8 students who were not proficient on the spring VAAP test for reading and/or mathematics, VDOE considers whether the student met a SOA growth target. The SOA growth calculation compares a student's spring VAAP performance to results from the previous year.

SOA growth report letters are sent to families whose students met the state's growth target in reading and/or mathematics based on their most recent VAAP scores. These reports are sent only to families whose students were not proficient but did meet the growth target. SOA growth report letters are delivered in August and follow the annual VAAP score report letters. 

View letters sent to families of students meeting SOA growth targets for VAAP tests

HOW ARE SCORES REPORTED FOR SOCIAL STUDIES/WRITING COLLECTIONS OF EVIDENCE (COE)?

VAAP COE Score Reporting

WHERE CAN FAMILIES LEARN MORE ABOUT THE VIRGINIA ALTERNATE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM?

VAAP Information

VAAP Multiple Choice Test - Performance Level Details 

Use the language options at the top of this page to translate performance level descriptors from the full text provided in the expanding sections below. VAAP performance level descriptors are organized by grade level and content area. 

Note: Content under development, pending additional information from the Virginia Department of Education

Grade 3 - Performance Level Descriptors

Grade 3 Reading

Performance Level

Description
Does Not Meet Proficiency

Based on sentences of fiction or nonfiction text read to or by the student, performing at the Does Not Meet Proficiency level typically suggests an inconsistent ability to (1) identify a letter name, letter sound, word, or the meaning of a word and (2) answer different kinds of comprehension questions that may include main ideas, characters, settings, events, ideas, steps, and the beginning, middle, or end of text.

Proficient

Based on sentences of fiction or nonfiction text read to or by the student, performing at the Proficient level typically suggests a sufficient ability to (1) identify words and understand their meaning and (2) answer different kinds of comprehension questions that may include main ideas, characters, settings, events, ideas, steps, and the beginning, middle, or end of text.

Advanced

Based on sentences of fiction or nonfiction text read to or by the student, performing at the Advanced level typically suggests a consistent ability to (1) identify words and understand their meaning and (2) answer different kinds of comprehension questions that may include main ideas, characters, settings, events, ideas, steps, and the beginning, middle, or end of text.

Grade 3 Mathematics

Performance Level

Description
Does Not Meet Proficiency

Performing at the Does Not Meet Proficiency level typically suggests an inconsistent ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of (1) whole numbers and halves, including recognizing, matching, and comparing numbers using models, words, and symbols; adding, subtracting, or multiplying two whole numbers with a solution of 20 or less; (2) recognizing and counting coins up to 25 cents; (3) recognizing circles, squares, and triangles; comparing length, area, and volume of basic shapes, and telling time in whole hours; and (4) identifying and extending patterns and interpreting picture graphs.

Proficient

Performing at the Proficient level typically suggests a sufficient ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of (1) whole numbers and halves, including recognizing, matching, and comparing numbers using models, words, and symbols; adding, subtracting, or multiplying two whole numbers with a solution of 20 or less; (2) recognizing and counting coins up to 25 cents; (3) recognizing circles, squares, and triangles; comparing length, area, and volume of basic shapes; and telling time in whole hours; and (4) identifying and extending patterns and interpreting picture graphs.

Advanced

Performing at the Advanced level typically suggests a consistent ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of (1) whole numbers and halves, including recognizing, matching, and comparing numbers using models, words, and symbols; adding, subtracting, or multiplying two whole numbers with a solution of 20 or less; (2) recognizing and counting coins up to 25 cents; (3) recognizing circles, squares, and triangles; comparing length, area, and volume of basic shapes; and telling time in whole hours; and (4) identifying and extending patterns and interpreting picture graphs.

Grade 4 - Performance Level Descriptors

Grade 4 Reading

Performance Level

Description
Does Not Meet Proficiency

Based on sentences of fiction or nonfiction text read to or by the student, performing at the Does Not Meet Proficiency level typically suggests an inconsistent ability to (1) identify a letter name, letter sound, word, or the meaning of a word and (2) answer different kinds of comprehension questions that may include main ideas, characters, narrators, settings, events, ideas, and information.

Proficient

Based on sentences of fiction or nonfiction text read to or by the student, performing at the Proficient level typically suggests a sufficient ability to (1) identify words and understand their meaning and (2) answer different kinds of comprehension questions that may include main ideas, characters, narrators, settings, events, ideas, and information.

Advanced

Based on sentences of fiction or nonfiction text read to or by the student, performing at the Advanced level typically suggests a consistent ability to (1) identify words and understand their meaning and (2) answer different kinds of comprehension questions that may include main ideas, characters, narrators, settings, events, ideas, and information.

Grade 4 Mathematics

Performance Level

Description
Does Not Meet Proficiency

Performing at the Does Not Meet Proficiency level typically suggests an inconsistent ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of (1) whole numbers, decimal numbers ending in 0.5, halves, and fourths, including recognizing, matching, and comparing values using words, models, and symbols; identifying multiples of 10; (2) adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing whole numbers with a solution of 40 or less; adding and subtracting wholes, halves, and fourths; recognizing and counting coins up to 50 cents; (3) recognizing simple geometric shapes; measuring in inches and centimeters; telling time to the nearest whole and half hour; measuring weight and area; and (4) identifying and extending patterns and interpreting data in picture and bar graphs.

Proficient

Performing at the Proficient level typically suggests a sufficient ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of (1) whole numbers, decimal numbers ending in 0.5, halves, and fourths, including recognizing, matching, and comparing values using words, models, and symbols; identifying multiples of 10; (2) adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing whole numbers with a solution of 40 or less; adding and subtracting wholes, halves, and fourths; recognizing and counting coins up to 50 cents; (3) recognizing simple geometric shapes; measuring in inches and centimeters; telling time to the nearest whole and half hour; measuring weight and area; and (4) identifying and extending patterns and interpreting data in picture and bar graphs.

Advanced

Performing at the Advanced level typically suggests a consistent ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of (1) whole numbers, decimal numbers ending in 0.5, halves, and fourths, including recognizing, matching, and comparing values using words, models, and symbols; identifying multiples of 10; (2) adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing whole numbers with a solution of 40 or less; adding and subtracting wholes, halves, and fourths; recognizing and counting coins up to 50 cents; (3) recognizing simple geometric shapes; measuring in inches and centimeters; telling time to the nearest whole and half hour; measuring weight and area; and (4) identifying and extending patterns and interpreting data in picture and bar graphs.

Grade 5 - Performance Level Descriptors

Grade 5 Reading

Performance Level

Description
Does Not Meet Proficiency

Based on sentences or a short paragraph of fiction or nonfiction text read to or by the student, performing at the Does Not Meet Proficiency level typically suggests an inconsistent ability to (1) identify a letter name, letter sound, word, or the meaning of a word and (2) answer different kinds of comprehension questions that may include main ideas, characters, settings, events, ideas, and information.

Proficient

Based on sentences or a short paragraph of fiction or nonfiction text read to or by the student, performing at the Proficient level typically suggests a sufficient ability to (1) identify words and understand their meaning and (2) answer different kinds of comprehension questions that may include main ideas, characters, settings, ideas, events, and information.

Advanced

Based on sentences or short paragraphs of fiction or nonfiction text read to or by the student, performing at the Advanced level typically suggests a consistent ability to (1) identify words and understand their meaning and (2) answer different kinds of comprehension questions that may include main ideas, characters, settings, ideas, events, and information.

Grade 5 Mathematics

Performance Level

Description
Does Not Meet Proficiency

Performing at the Does Not Meet Proficiency level typically suggests an inconsistent ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of (1) whole numbers, decimal numbers ending in 0.5, halves, and fourths, including recognizing, matching, and comparing values; identifying ones place and tens place; identifying multiples of 10; (2) adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing whole numbers; simplifying expressions with parentheses; adding mixed numbers with halves or fourths; adding decimal numbers; and counting currency up to $1; (3) identifying geometric shapes; finding volume of a shape; telling time to the nearest hour and half hour and elapsed time (+/- 1 to 3 hours); and (4) identifying a pattern using a rule; interpreting data from line plots; and identifying an expression that matches a verbal description.

Proficient

Performing at the Proficient level typically suggests a sufficient ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of (1) whole numbers, decimal numbers ending in 0.5, halves, and fourths, including recognizing, matching, and comparing values; identifying ones place and tens place; identifying multiples of 10; (2) adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing whole numbers; simplifying expressions with parentheses; adding mixed numbers with halves or fourths; adding decimal numbers; and counting currency up to $1; (3) identifying geometric shapes; finding volume of a shape; telling time to the nearest hour and half hour and elapsed time (+/- 1 to 3 hours); and (4) identifying a pattern using a rule; interpreting data from line plots; and identifying an expression that matches a verbal description.

Advanced

Performing at the Advanced level typically suggests a consistent ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of (1) whole numbers, decimal numbers ending in 0.5, halves, and fourths, including recognizing, matching, and comparing values; identifying ones place and tens place; identifying multiples of 10; (2) adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing whole numbers; simplifying expressions with parentheses; adding mixed numbers with halves or fourths; adding decimal numbers; and counting currency up to $1; (3) identifying geometric shapes; finding volume of a shape; telling time to the nearest hour and half hour and elapsed time (+/- 1 to 3 hours); and (4) identifying a pattern using a rule; interpreting data from line plots; and identifying an expression that matches a verbal description.

Grade 5 Science

Performance Level

Description
Does Not Meet Proficiency

Performing at the Does Not Meet Proficiency level typically suggests an inconsistent ability to recognize (1) basic components of living systems, for example, plants, animals, and the things they need to survive; (2) basic characteristics of Earth, the sun, and moon, day and night, and simple weather conditions, objects from natural resources used in everyday life; activities that harm and protect the environment; (3) common objects that use or make basic forms of energy; and (4) physical properties of common objects, animals, and plants and their smaller parts used to make observations, including whether objects are at rest or in motion.

Proficient

Performing at the Proficient level typically suggests a sufficient ability to recognize (1) basic components and relations in living systems, for example, plants and animals and the unique parts that help them grow and survive, and some ways in which living organisms interact with different parts of common ecosystems; (2) basic characteristics of Earth, the sun, moon, and planets, and some common weather conditions, natural resources in Virginia, and some activities that harm and protect the environment; (3) basic forms of energy and some everyday uses and sources; and (4) some common physical properties used to make observations in science and everyday life, including to describe matter in different phases.

Advanced

Performing at the Advanced level typically suggests a consistent ability to recognize (1) basic components of living systems, for example, plants and animals and the unique parts and substances that help them grow and survive, and many ways in which living organisms interact with different parts of common ecosystems; (2) basic characteristics of Earth, the sun, moon, and planets, including the concepts of orbit and revolution and the influence of the sun’s energy on Earth’s organisms and the four seasons; (3) many weather conditions, features and processes that shape Earth, natural resources in Virginia, and many activities that harm and protect the environment; and (4) basic forms of energy and many everyday uses and sources of energy, and many common physical properties used to make observations in science and everyday life, including to describe matter in different phases.

Grade 6 - Performance Level Descriptors

Grade 6 Reading

Performance Level

Description
Does Not Meet Proficiency

Based on sentences or a paragraph of fiction or nonfiction text read to or by the student, performing at the Does Not Meet Proficiency level typically suggests an inconsistent ability to (1) identify a letter name, letter sound, word, or the meaning of a word or figurative language phrase and (2) answer different kinds of comprehension questions that may include main ideas, characters, individuals, events, ideas, and information.

Proficient

Based on sentences or a short paragraph of fiction or nonfiction text read to or by the student, performing at the Proficient level typically suggests a sufficient ability to (1) identify words and figurative language phrases and understand their meaning and (2) answer different kinds of comprehension questions that may include main ideas, characters, individuals, events, ideas, and information.

Advanced

Based on sentences or short paragraphs of fiction or nonfiction text read to or by the student, performing at the Advanced level typically suggests a consistent ability to (1) identify words and figurative language phrases and understand their meaning and (2) answer different kinds of comprehension questions that may include main ideas, characters, individuals, events, ideas, and information.

Grade 6 Mathematics

Performance Level

Description
Does Not Meet Proficiency

Performing at the Does Not Meet Proficiency level typically suggests an inconsistent ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of (1) whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and integers, including location on a number line, distance from 0, and comparison; (2) adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers; adding and subtracting fractions; and using currency up to $10; (3) finding perimeter; identifying congruent shapes; identifying coordinates of a point on a coordinate plane; and telling time, including elapsed time (+/- 24 hours); and (4) interpreting picture graphs, bar graphs and line plots; calculating whole number averages; identifying equivalent expressions and equations with one variable; matching practical situations to inequalities; and identifying missing values given simple input-output tables.

Proficient

Performing at the Proficient level typically suggests a sufficient ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of (1) whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and integers, including location on a number line, distance from 0, and comparison; (2) adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers; adding and subtracting fractions; and using currency up to $10; (3) finding perimeter; identifying congruent shapes; identifying coordinates of a point on a coordinate plane; and telling time, including elapsed time (+/- 24 hours); and (4) interpreting picture graphs, bar graphs and line plots; calculating whole number averages; identifying equivalent expressions and equations with one variable; matching practical situations to inequalities; and identifying missing values given simple input-output tables.

Advanced

Performing at the Advanced level typically suggests a consistent ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of (1) whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and integers, including location on a number line, distance from 0, and comparison; (2) adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers; adding and subtracting fractions; and using currency up to $10; (3) finding perimeter; identifying congruent shapes; identifying coordinates of a point on a coordinate plane; and telling time, including elapsed time (+/- 24 hours); and (4) interpreting picture graphs, bar graphs and line plots; calculating whole number averages; identifying equivalent expressions and equations with one variable; matching practical situations to inequalities; and identifying missing values given simple input-output tables.

Grade 7 - Performance Level Descriptors

Grade 7 Reading

Performance Level

Description
Does Not Meet Proficiency

Based on sentences or a short paragraph of fiction or nonfiction text read to or by the student, performing at the Does Not Meet Proficiency level typically suggests an inconsistent ability to (1) identify a letter name, letter sound, word, or the meaning of a word or figurative language phrase and (2) answer different kinds of comprehension questions that may include main ideas, characters, individuals, settings, events, ideas, and information.

Proficient

Based on sentences or a short paragraph of fiction or nonfiction text read to or by the student, performing at the Proficient level typically suggests a sufficient ability to (1) identify words and figurative language phrases and understand their meaning and (2) answer different kinds of comprehension questions that may include main ideas, characters, individuals, settings, events, ideas, and information.

Advanced

Based on sentences or short paragraphs of fiction or nonfiction text read to or by the student, performing at the Advanced level typically suggests a consistent ability to (1) identify words and figurative language phrases and understand their meaning and (2) answer different kinds of comprehension questions that may include main ideas, characters, individuals, settings, events, ideas, and information.

Grade 7 Mathematics

Performance Level

Description
Does Not Meet Proficiency

Performing at the Does Not Meet Proficiency level typically suggests an inconsistent ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of (1) whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers, including comparing whole numbers and matching fractions and decimals; (2) adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing to solve problems; and using currency up to $20; (3) identifying geometric shapes from characteristics; identifying similar triangles; identifying points on a coordinate plane using coordinates; finding volume; telling time, including elapsed time (+/- 24 hours); and (4) finding a probability; interpreting picture, bar, and line graphs; evaluating expressions, solving one-step word problems, and determining possible solutions to simple inequalities.

Proficient

Performing at the Proficient level typically suggests a sufficient ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of (1) whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers, including comparing whole numbers and matching fractions and decimals; (2) adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing to solve problems; and using currency up to $20; (3) identifying geometric shapes from characteristics; identifying similar triangles; identifying points on a coordinate plane using coordinates; finding volume; telling time, including elapsed time (+/- 24 hours); and (4) finding a probability; interpreting picture, bar, and line graphs; evaluating expressions, solving one-step word problems, and determining possible solutions to simple inequalities.

Advanced

Performing at the Advanced level typically suggests a consistent ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of (1) whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers, including comparing whole numbers and matching fractions and decimals; (2) adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing to solve problems; and using currency up to $20; (3) identifying geometric shapes from characteristics; identifying similar triangles; identifying points on a coordinate plane using coordinates; finding volume; telling time, including elapsed time (+/- 24 hours); and (4) finding a probability; interpreting picture, bar, and line graphs; evaluating expressions, solving one-step word problems, and determining possible solutions to simple inequalities.

Grade 8 - Performance Level Descriptors

Grade 8 Reading

Performance Level

Description
Does Not Meet Proficiency

Based on sentences or a short paragraph of fiction or nonfiction text read to or by the student, performing at the Does Not Meet Proficiency level typically suggests an inconsistent ability to (1) identify a letter name, letter sound, word, or the meaning of a word or figurative language phrase and (2) answer different kinds of comprehension questions that may include main ideas, characters, settings, ideas, events, and information.

Proficient

Based on sentences or a short paragraph of fiction or nonfiction text read to or by the student, performing at the Proficient level typically suggests a sufficient ability to (1) identify words and figurative language phrases and understand their meaning and (2) answer different kinds of comprehension questions that may include main ideas, characters, settings, ideas, events, and information.

Advanced

Based on sentences or short paragraphs of fiction or nonfiction text read to or by the student, performing at the Advanced level typically suggests a consistent ability to (1) identify words and figurative language phrases and understand their meaning and (2) answer different kinds of comprehension questions that may include main ideas, characters, settings, ideas, events, and information.

Grade 8 Mathematics

Performance Level

Description
Does Not Meet Proficiency

Performing at the Does Not Meet Proficiency level typically suggests an inconsistent ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of (1) integers and rational numbers, including comparing integers on a number line; (2) adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing to solve problems; and using currency up to $50; (3) using square units to determine area of complex figures, identifying the coordinates of points in a coordinate plane; telling time, including elapsed time (+/- 24 hours); and (4) identifying a line of best fit for a scatter plot; matching a linear graph to a table; describing and finding slopes of lines; comparing two probabilities; evaluating expressions; solving linear equations; identifying a solution to an inequality; and identifying missing values in input-output tables.

Proficient

Performing at the Proficient level typically suggests a sufficient ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of (1) integers and rational numbers, including comparing integers on a number line; (2) adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing to solve problems; and using currency up to $50; (3) using square units to determine area of complex figures, identifying the coordinates of points in a coordinate plane; telling time, including elapsed time (+/- 24 hours); and (4) identifying a line of best fit for a scatter plot; matching a linear graph to a table; describing and finding slopes of lines; comparing two probabilities; evaluating expressions; solving linear equations; identifying a solution to an inequality; and identifying missing values in input-output tables.

Advanced

Performing at the Advanced level typically suggests a consistent ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of (1) integers and rational numbers, including comparing integers on a number line; (2) adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing to solve problems; and using currency up to $50; (3) using square units to determine area of complex figures, identifying the coordinates of points in a coordinate plane; telling time, including elapsed time (+/- 24 hours); and (4) identifying a line of best fit for a scatter plot; matching a linear graph to a table; describing and finding slopes of lines; comparing two probabilities; evaluating expressions; solving linear equations; identifying a solution to an inequality; and identifying missing values in input-output tables.

Grade 8 Science

Performance Level

Description
Does Not Meet Proficiency

Performing at the Does Not Meet Proficiency level typically suggests an inconsistent ability to recognize (1) basic components and characteristics of living systems, for example, plants and animals and traits that help them adapt and survive, living organisms and their offspring, living and non-living parts of ecosystems, and common features of Virginia watersheds; (2) basic characteristics of Earth, the sun, and moon, day and night, differences between simple weather conditions, the direction objects fall due to gravity, common things that come from natural resources, and activities that harm and protect the environment; (3) basic forms of energy, hot and cold temperatures, the three phases of water; and (4) objects at rest or in motion, and basic physical properties used to identify, describe, and compare things.

Proficient

Performing at the Proficient level typically suggest a sufficient ability to recognize (1) basic components and characteristics of living systems, for example, plants and animals and traits that help them adapt and survive, living organisms and their offspring, living and non-living parts of ecosystems, and common features of Virginia watersheds; (2) basic characteristics of Earth, the sun, and moon, day and night, differences between simple weather conditions, the direction objects fall due to gravity, common things that come from natural resources, and activities that harm and protect the environment; (3) basic forms of energy, hot and cold temperatures, the three phases of water; and (4) objects at rest or in motion, and basic physical properties used to identify, describe, and compare things.

Advanced

Performing at the Advanced level typically suggests a consistent ability to recognize (1) basic components and characteristics of living systems, for example, plants and animals and traits that help them adapt and survive, living organisms and their offspring, living and non-living parts of ecosystems, and common features of Virginia watersheds; (2) basic characteristics of Earth, the sun, and the moon, day and night, differences between simple weather conditions, the direction objects fall due to gravity, common things that come from natural resources, and activities that harm and protect the environment; (3) basic forms of energy, hot and cold temperatures, the three phases of water; and (4) objects at rest or in motion, and basic physical properties used to identify, describe, and compare things.

High School - Performance Level Descriptors

High School Reading

Performance Level

Description
Does Not Meet Proficiency

Based on sentences or paragraphs of fiction or nonfiction text read to or by the student, performing at the Does Not Meet Proficiency level typically suggests an inconsistent ability to (1) identify a letter name, letter sound, word, or the meaning of a word and (2) answer different kinds of comprehension questions that may include main ideas, themes, topics, characters, settings, events, ideas, and information.

Proficient

Based on sentences or paragraphs of fiction or nonfiction text read to or by the student, performing at the Proficient level typically suggests a sufficient ability to (1) identify words and understand their meaning and (2) answer different kinds of comprehension questions that may include main ideas, themes, topics, characters, settings, events, ideas, and information.

Advanced

Based on sentences or paragraphs of fiction or nonfiction text read to or by the student, performing at the Advanced level typically suggests a consistent ability to (1) identify words and understand their meaning and (2) answer different kinds of comprehension questions that may include main ideas, themes, topics, characters, settings, events, ideas, and information.

High School Mathematics

Performance Level

Description
Does Not Meet Proficiency

Performing at the Does Not Meet Proficiency level typically suggests an inconsistent ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of (1) algebraic equations, including identifying an equation from a description; and using currency up to $100, including sales tax; (2) identifying equivalent expressions or evaluating expressions; and telling time, including elapsed time (+/- 24 hours); (3) solving linear equations; matching number lines with inequalities; and (4) interpreting simple linear graphs and trends in data, and identifying missing values given input-output table and a function.

Proficient

Performing at the Proficient level typically suggests a sufficient ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of (1) algebraic equations, including identifying an equation from a description; and using currency up to $100, including sales tax; (2) identifying equivalent expressions or evaluating expressions; and telling time, including elapsed time (+/- 24 hours); (3) solving linear equations; matching number lines with inequalities; and (4) interpreting simple linear graphs and trends in data, and identifying missing values given input-output table and a function.

Advanced

Performing at the Advanced level typically suggests a consistent ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of (1) algebraic equations, including identifying an equation from a description; and using currency up to $100, including sales tax; (2) identifying equivalent expressions or evaluating expressions; and telling time, including elapsed time (+/- 24 hours); (3) solving linear equations; matching number lines with inequalities; and (4) interpreting simple linear graphs and trends in data, and identifying missing values given input-output table and a function.

High School Science

Performance Level

Description
Does Not Meet Proficiency

Performing at the Does Not Meet Proficiency level typically suggests an inconsistent ability to recognize (1) basic characteristics of plants and animals, including humans, and what they need to survive, (2) simple steps that people can take to support health and wellness; and (3) ways in which plant and animals interact with each other and with non-living parts of ecosystems.

Proficient

Performing at the Proficient level typically suggests a sufficient ability to recognize (1) basic characteristics of living organisms, including humans, and what they need to survive, (2) that bacteria and viruses impact human health and some simple steps that people can take to support health and wellness; and (3) some ways in which organisms interact with living and non-living parts of ecosystems, and how changes in resources or environmental factors might affect living organisms.

Advanced

Performing at the Advanced level typically suggests a consistent ability to recognize (1) basic characteristics of living organisms, including humans, and what they need to survive, (2) that bacteria and viruses impact human health and some simple steps that people can take to support health and wellness; and (3) some ways in which organisms interact with living and non-living parts of ecosystems, and how changes in resources or environmental factors might affect living organisms.