Achievement-Level Descriptors

The achievement levels for each subject area were recommended by groups of parents, educators, legislators and
business people who worked with state officials.  The levels identify what students are expected to know and be able to do, at each grade level, to be considered proficient.

Mandatory Assessments

Communication Arts       Mathematics	Communication Arts       Mathematics

Voluntary Assessments

Science (These are the old descriptors)	(These are the old descriptors) Science
Social Studies (These are the old descriptors)	(These are the old descriptors) Social Studies