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. 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. Since 1999-00 was a transition year for high school student assessment, the tenth grade ISAT assessments were voluntary. Hence, some schools did not administer the ISAT and state level data are not computed. In May 1999, Lake Park High School participated in an external review conducted by the Illinois State Board of Education and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The results of that review set the stage for the School Improvement Plan that Lake Park initiated during the 1999-2000 school year.