Alabama K-12 Proficiency Scales

"Proficiency scales are a powerful tool for clearly articulating what students should know and be able to do. They provide a clear roadmap for instruction, assessment, and feedback."
— Robert J. Marzano

Proficiency scales used to define levels of student understanding and performance for a specific standard. Proficiency scales break down levels of mastery for a skill/standard to help both teachers and students track growth over time and to help teachers adjust instruction as needed. A level 4 demonstrates the student exceeds the standard, a level 3 indicates the student is proficient in the understanding of the standard, a level 2 demonstrates partial understanding of the standard, and a level 1 demonstrates limited understanding of the standard.