These levels were established with the help of Illinois educators who teach the grade levels and learning areas tested. Students have major gaps in their knowledge and skills and little ability to apply them. They may have serious error or misunderstandings. 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.
Illinois educators helped establish the performance levels. This is the last year for the IGAP test. Next year, ISAT will test students' achievement of the Illinois Learning Standards in science and social science. Demonstrates expected knowledge and skills and can usually apply learning to real-life problems.