LEAP Performance Levels 2

Question 1

A student receives a score report showing they are in the 'Approaching Basic' level on the LEAP ELA test. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The student demonstrates partial mastery of foundational skills

Answer

Approaching Basic indicates the student shows partial mastery of the prerequisite knowledge and skills needed for grade-level work.

Question 2

On the LEAP assessment, which performance level is the minimum required to be considered 'on track' for grade-level success?

Accepted Answer

Basic

Answer

Basic is the minimum level indicating a student has demonstrated the foundational skills and knowledge for grade-level work.

Question 3

A teacher notices that most of her students scored at the 'Mastery' level on the LEAP math test. What does this tell her?

Accepted Answer

Students have demonstrated solid understanding of grade-level content

Answer

Mastery indicates students have demonstrated a solid understanding and application of the grade-level concepts and skills.

Question 4

Which LEAP performance level represents the highest achievement a student can earn?

Accepted Answer

Advanced

Answer

Advanced is the highest of the five LEAP performance levels, indicating exceptional mastery beyond grade-level expectations.

Question 5

How many performance levels does the LEAP assessment use to report student achievement?

Accepted Answer

Five

Answer

LEAP uses five performance levels: Unsatisfactory, Approaching Basic, Basic, Mastery, and Advanced.

(LEAP) Louisiana Educational Assessment Program Practice Test