Proficiency Scales

Think of proficiency scales as a road map for your child's learning. They break down what your child needs to know and be able to do in each subject into clear steps. This helps teachers figure out exactly where your child is on their learning journey and what they need to learn next.  Proficiency scales are what are used to determine the score given to a student for each standard on a student’s report card. Proficiency scales are what are used to determine the score given to a student for each standard on a student’s report card.

The Scales in District 76

You'll often see numbers from 1.0 to 4.0 on these scales. Here's a simple way to understand them:

• 1.0 - student is starting to understand basics and needs support to master. 
• 2.0 - student is on the way to gaining an understanding of the grade level content. 
• 3.0 - student has mastered the grade level target 
• 4.0 - student mastered the grade level standard and has demonstrated beyond grade level understanding.

These scales give both you and your child's teacher a clear picture of progress toward achieving the necessary grade level standards that are needed for long term academic success.

The Scale Maps for each grade level and subject are found below. Parents/guardians should contact their student’s teacher if they have any questions.