CATEGORY

Intermediate Beginner

Beginning

Progressing

Competent

Vocabulary Knowledge

Able to recognize vocabulary and interpret definitionf from context.

Able to recognize vocabulary.

Able to recognize vocabulary and interpret definitionf from context. Independent in choosing correct answer.

Able to recognize vocabulary and interpret definitionf from context. Independent in choosing correct answer. Able to interpret answer independently and use critical thinking in advanced English language situation.

English Proficiency

Able to recognize vocabulary when assisted by teacher and translate information to native language.

Able to recognize vocabulary when assisted by teacher.

Able to translatedphrase and directions to native language and apply to new instruction.

Able to translated phrase and directions to native language and apply to new instruction. Critical thinking is accomplished in L2.

Math Computation

Recognizes formula in L2 and is able to apply.

Recognizes formula when prompten and translated in L1.

Recognizes formula in L2 and is able to apply. Provides answer using Sheltered English.

Recognizes formula in L2 and is able to apply. Provides answer using appropriate L2 English for answer. Can apply information to real-life situations.

Critical Thinking

Attempts critical thinking in L2 and translates information to L1. No answer is provided.

Is unable to attempt critical thinking in L2.

Attempts critical thinking in L2 and translates information to L1. Answer is attempted in L2.

Attempts critical thinking in L2 and translates information to L1. Answer is provided in L2 and is partially or completly correct.

Independent Reasoning

Work is conducted with limited teacher assistance.

Work is conducted with teacher assistance the majority of the time.

Work is conducted with little teacher assistance for clarification.

Work is conducted independently and outcomes suggests student understanding of work expected.