4= Advanced

     The student consistently demonstrates mastery of grade level standards. With relative ease the student grasps, applies and extends processes and skills for the grade level.

3= Proficient

     The student demonstrates understanding of the grade level standards and can apply concepts in a variety of contexts; meeting grade level standards/expectations.

2= Approaching Proficient

     The student is beginning to, and occassionally does, meet grade level standards. The student is beginning to grasp and apply key processes and skills for the grade level, but produces work that contains errors. Is approaching achievement of grade level standards/expectations.

1= Not Yet Proficient

     The student is not meeting grade level standards. Limited achievement of grade level standards/expectations.