The basic level on the NAEP is defined as partial mastery of the knowledge and skills at each grade; proficient is defined as
solid academic performance for each grade assessed; and advanced is defined as superior performance.
According to the 1998 National Assessment of Educational Progress (Donahue, Voekl, Campbell, & Mazzeo, 1999), we have many students who are not reading at a proficient level, where proficiency
indicates solid academic performance.
Results are broken down into three levels of achievement: «basic,» which, according to NCES, «denotes partial mastery of the skills and knowledge» needed for proficiency; «proficient,» which «
represents solid academic performance» and «advanced,» which «represents superior work.»
The National Assessment Governing Board, an independent committee that sets policy for the test, defines proficiency as «
solid academic performance» with «demonstrated competency over challenging subject matter.»
At its 10th anniversary, one of the nation's largest experiments with independent public schools has enjoyed unfettered growth and
solid academic performance.
The national testing program defines proficiency as «
solid academic performance... over challenging subject matter, including subject - matter knowledge, application of such knowledge to real - world situations, and analytical skills appropriate to the subject matter.»