The exams measure student attainment of knowledge and skills in the areas of reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Distinguished in the content area. Academic achievement is beyond mastery. Test score provides evidence of in-depth understanding in the academic content area tested. Academic achievement includes mastery of the important knowledge and skills.
Test score shows evidence of skills necessary for progress in the academic area tested.
Academic achievement includes mastery of most of the important knowledge and skills. Test score shows evidence of at least one major flaw in understanding the academic content area tested. Limited achievement in the content area. Test score shows evidence of major misconceptions or gaps in knowledge and skills tested in the academic content area. Department of Public Instruction, Office for Educational Accountability.