They can use variables and make and use simple measurements. They may use simple operations and understand simple graphical displays. They can identify some patterns and functions. These students exceed the standards and are moving toward high performance on the Regents examinations. They show superior knowledge and skill for each standard for intermediate students, and proficient commencement-level skills in listening, reading and writing.
Students show thorough understanding of intermediate written and oral text.
Students' writing is consistently well organized, insightful, and thoroughly developed, with sophisticated and effective language and few or no errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation. These students meet the standards and, with continued steady growth, should pass the Regents examination. They show knowledge and skill for each standard for intermediate students, and some commencement-level skills in reading, listening and writing. Students show general understanding of intermediate level written and oral text. Students' writing is generally organized and developed, with minor errors that do not interfere with readability.