10.54.8617 NEARING PROFICIENCY WORLD LANGUAGES PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR THE END OF BENCHMARK 3

1. (1) A student at the end of benchmark 3, at the nearing proficiency level of world languages demonstrates partial mastery of prerequisite knowledge and skills fundamental for proficiency in world languages. He/she:

   1. (a) initiates, sustains, and concludes limited conversations comprehensible to a native speaker accustomed to non-native speakers;
   2. (b) usually comprehends and responds to oral and/or written communication intended for a native speaker;
   3. (c) uses some language strategies to convey meaning in the target language;
   4. (d) identifies and analyzes significant cultural contributions, but needs assistance to effectively interact in authentic situations;
   5. (e) sometimes integrates information from authentic sources and applies the information and skills to familiar contexts;
   6. (f) acquires and integrates world cultures information and perspectives from authentic sources;
   7. (g) applies, in limited contexts, sound and structural patterns, and idiomatic expressions of the target language and his/her first language;
   8. (h) explains significant similarities and differences among target cultures, but has difficulty interacting effectively; and
   9. (i) sometimes extends classroom learning by locating and sharing language and culture connections.

Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 20-2-114, MCA

Implementing statute(s): Sec. 20-2-121, 20-3-106, 20-7-101, MCA

History: NEW, 1999 MAR p. 2440, Eff. 10/22/99.