"Literacy proficiency" refers to the ability to read and write effectively. It means being able to understand written texts, use language to express ideas, and comprehend information in a way that allows effective communication and participation in society.
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Implementation also affected student literacy with most high - implementing schools meeting the state standard for growth in
student literacy proficiency compared to less than half of the lower - implementing schools.
Most high - implementing schools met the state standard for growth in student
literacy proficiency compared to less than half of the lower - implementing schools.
Even though we can see that students have high levels of access to ICT and high levels of use of these technologies, there are still large variations in computer and
information literacy proficiency within and across the ICILS countries.
Findings show that students in the participating WSI schools had similar or
greater literacy proficiency than the state average and a set of matched comparison schools.
«Today, we provide both the Renaissance solutions as well as the consultative support that partner schools need to achieve strong progress
towards literacy proficiency.
Like Mr. Ruane, we understand that two of the top influences on student learning are repeated reading and small group instruction — and that's what we're facilitating in order to reach the greater outcomes
of literacy proficiency.»
For struggling readers, the scaffolding provided in the Apex Learning social studies digital curriculum can support mastery of rigorous, standards - based social studies content as they simultaneously learn active reading and learning strategies that
support literacy proficiency.
While primary sources can make social studies come alive and help students see the relevance of particular events, reading them
requires literacy proficiency (Edinger, 2000).
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your literacy proficiency in struggling learners.
We have a very aggressive proficiency model and work with schools to make sure their Renaissance solutions are impactful in moving students to
literacy proficiency and beyond.»
Middle school is a pivotal time for students to catch up if they have fallen behind in
literacy proficiency - and to sprint ahead so they can meet the challenges of high school, college and the workforce.
Dr. Jill Buchan thoroughly surveys the research on teaching approaches and student behaviors that lead to
literacy proficiency and independent learning.
Currently, the United States is ranked 16th out of 23 countries in
literacy proficiency, 21st in numeracy proficiency, and 14th in problem solving in technology - rich environments, according to an OECD survey.