La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § CXI-1311

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 8, August 20, 2024

Section CXI-1311 - Achievement Levels

A.

1. The Louisiana achievement levels are:

a. Advanced;

b. Mastery (Exceeding the Standard);

c. Basic (Meeting the Standard);

d. Approaching Basic (Approaching the Standard); and

e. Unsatisfactory.

2. Though the names of the achievement levels differ slightly from those detailed in the NCLB Act, the definitions are similar. The definitions of the Louisiana achievement levels are also consistent with the definitions of basic, proficient, and advanced in English language arts and mathematics for NAEP.

B. Achievement Level Definitions

1.Advanced-a student at this level has demonstrated superior performance beyond the mastery level.

2.Mastery (formerly Proficient) -a student at this level has demonstrated competency over challenging subject matter and is well prepared for the next level of schooling.

3.Basic-a student at this level has demonstrated only the fundamental knowledge and skills needed for the next level of schooling.

4.Approaching Basic-a student at this level has only partially demonstrated the fundamental knowledge and skills needed for the next level of schooling.

5.Unsatisfactory-a student at this level has not demonstrated the fundamental knowledge and skills needed for the next level of schooling.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § CXI-1311

Promulgated by the Department of Education, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 31:1548 (July 2005).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:24.4 (F) (1) and (C).