Proficiency Scales

How Proficiency Scales Were Created Final.mp4

How Proficiency Scales were developed for Wichita Public Schools

Proficiency scales outline a progression of learning and are the foundation for implementing standards-referenced grading. With a well-articulated sequence of knowledge and skills, it is much easier to provide students with feedback as to their current status regarding a specific learning goal. 

Using Proficiency Scales in the Classroom

When students clearly know what they are to learn, and they monitor their own progress toward goals, research proves students can make over 3 years of growth in 1 year's time.

How to Read a Proficiency Scale

Elementary Planning Documents for All Content Areas

Elementary ELA Proficiency Scales & Planning Documents

Secondary ELA Proficiency Scales & Planning Documents

Math Proficiency Scales & Planning Documents

Behavior/Employability Proficiency Scales

Science & Social Studies Proficiency Scales & Planning Documents

Music, Art, & PE Proficiency Scales

Pre-K Proficiency Scales and Planning Documents

World Languages Proficiency Scales

High School Newcomer Scales

Middle School Newcomer Scales

Elementary Newcomer Scales

Middle School SRG Elective Courses

High School SRG Elective Courses

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Courses

From time to time minor adjustments are being made to the resources in the Elementary ELA and Math folders listed below. Please click the link below to ensure you have the most updated resources relating to scales. Choose your grade level at the bottom of the document.