Senate Bill 8 & Chapter 55 Language Calibration

(2) As used in this title, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following definitions apply:

(a)  "Proficiency" means a measure of competence that is demonstrated through application in a performance assessment.

(b)  "Proficiency-based learning" means an education system in which student progress is based on a student's demonstration of competence rather than on the basis of seat time or the age or grade level of the student."

Proficiency-based learning” means systems of instruction, assessment, and academic reporting that are based on students demonstrating that they have learned the knowledge and skills as outlined in the state content standards.

“Proficient” means that a student demonstrated a high level of knowledge and skills that are expected to be learned signaling that a student is well prepared to progress on the learning continuum aligned to the content standards, learning progressions, and necessary readiness skills.