Keystone Test Scoring and Performance Levels 2

Question 1

Which Keystone Exam performance level indicates a student has met state standards and demonstrated proficient academic skills?

Accepted Answer

Proficient

Answer

Proficient is the performance level that indicates a student has met Pennsylvania's academic standards on the Keystone Exams.

Question 2

A student who scores in the 'Advanced' performance level on the Algebra I Keystone Exam has demonstrated which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Superior mastery of content beyond grade-level expectations

Answer

Advanced indicates a student has exceeded proficiency expectations and demonstrated superior mastery of Keystone content.

Question 3

How many performance levels are used to report Keystone Exam results?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

Keystone Exams use four performance levels: Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, and Advanced.

Question 4

Pennsylvania requires that students demonstrate proficiency on Keystone Exams as part of which requirement?

Accepted Answer

High school graduation requirements

Answer

Keystone Exam proficiency is tied to Pennsylvania high school graduation requirements.

Question 5

Which performance level on the Keystone Exams suggests a student needs significant academic intervention to reach grade-level expectations?

Accepted Answer

Below Basic

Answer

Below Basic is the lowest performance level, indicating a student needs substantial support to meet state academic standards.

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