What does a Level 5 achievement level indicate?

• A. Beginning to learn the material
• B. On grade level success with no support
• C. Exemplary success with challenging B.E.S.T. Standards and high likelihood to excel in the next grade.
• D. Limited progress

Answer: (C)

Level 5 shows the highest level of achievement. It means you have exemplary success with challenging B.E.S.T. Standards and a high likelihood to excel in the next grade. In practical terms, you understand ideas deeply, can solve difficult problems, explain your reasoning clearly, and use efficient strategies. You can connect different topics, justify why your solutions work, and apply what you know to new kinds of tasks without needing much help. This level signals you’re well prepared to take on more advanced material and continue to grow. The other descriptions refer to lower levels—starting to learn, limited progress, or simply meeting grade-level expectations with no support—where the work hasn’t reached that top level of mastery and independence.