They make abstract, insightful, complex connections among ideas beyond the obvious. These students provide extensive evidence for inferences and justification of solutions. They demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills effectively and independently by applying efficient, sophisticated strategies to solve complex problems.
Advanced students communicate effectively and thoroughly, with sophistication.
They can extend their understanding by making meaningful, multiple connections among important ideas or concepts, and provide supporting evidence for inferences and justification of solutions. These students apply concepts and skills to solve problems using appropriate strategies. Proficient students communicate effectively. They make simple or basic connections among ideas, providing limited supporting evidence for inferences and solutions. These students apply concepts and skills to routine problem-solving situations.