Louisiana uses the Lousisana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP) to assess learning of kids in 4th and 8th grades. They have to pass it with a score of 'Basic' to proceed to 5th and 9th grades. The scores are as follows:
- Advanced: A student demonstrates superior performance in the subject.
- Mastery: A student demonstrates competency of challenging subject matter and is well prepared for the next level of schooling.
- Basic: A student demonstrates only fundamental knowledge and skills in the subject.
- Approaching Basic: A student only partially demonstrates the fundamental knowledge and skills of the subject.
- Unsatisfactory: A student does not demonstrate the fundamental knowledge and skills.
They also give an iLEAP for kids in 3rd, 5th, 6th, and 7th grades as practice for the actual LEAP test they are required to take in 4th and 8th grades. Rumor has it that Louisiana is doing away with the LEAP test. I'm sure another will take its place, but I am unsure about that at this time.
Eva's LEAP scores:
- English - Advanced
- Math - Advanced
- Science - Mastery
- Social Studies - Mastery
This is are excellent scores, and I could not be more proud of her. She was very nervous - the school and teachers make them this way. I just told her to do her best, and all would be fine. I new at the least she would pass with a Basic score.
I'm 6 days away of having a 5th grader on my hands!
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