The following explanations define each level of achievement. Students have major gaps in their knowledge and skills and little ability to apply them. The may have serious errors or misunderstandings. Standards - Students' work shows basic knowledge and skills in the learning area. However, students have some gaps in their learning and can apply it only in limited ways.
Students consistently use and apply their knowledge and skills to solve problems.
Students consistently use their knowledge and skills to solve problems and evaluate the results. From 1999 to 2000 there was no difference in the percentage of students who achieved a Level 1 rating. A difference was notated in the number of students who achieved Levels 2-4 ratings. The number of students achieving Levels 2 and 3 increased, while the number achieving Level 4 decreased. This is an insignificant difference to warrant any question.