Illinois has raised the bar for student scores which means scores will likely be lower for the first several years. The tests are also more rigorous than past performance measures. The State Board measures individual, school, and state performance based on the Illinois Learning Standards. The four performance level descriptions described below give educators, parents, students, and the public real-life performance indicators. Performance Level Descriptions .
Students consistently use their knowledge and skills to solve problems and evaluate results.
Students' work shows that they have the knowledge and skills in the learning area. Students consistently use and apply their knowledge and skills to solve problems. 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 have major gaps in their knowledge and skills and little ability to apply them.