LAC 28:LI.105. Definitions

Assessment―a process through which evidence is gathered in a range of content areas to determine both a student's understanding and the ability to apply that understanding. Benchmark―a broad statement of process and/or content that is used as a reference to develop curricula and to assess student progress. Content Area―a field of study or branch of knowledge formally referred to as a subject area or discipline. Content Standard―a description of what students should know and be able to do through subject matter, knowledge, proficiencies, etc., gained as a result of their education. Focus―a statement describing the importance of a content strand. Foundation Skills―processes that are common to all areas and levels of education and that are intended to suggest methods and objectives of instructional strategies. Framework―a document for a content area that reflects national standards and provides a guiding vision of its content and purpose. Integrated―the combining the elements across the strands within a particular content area or framework. Interdisciplinary―the combining of the elements across the various content areas or frameworks. Performance Standards―the level of knowledge or proficiency that students should manifest as a result of their education. Strands―categories within particular content areas, which may vary from discipline to discipline. Strands are interrelated and should be integrated, rather than taught in isolation.