ARM 10.54.3096. PROFICIENT READING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS UPON GRADUATION

(1) A graduating student at the proficient reading level demonstrates solid academic performance. He/she: (a) makes, confirms, and revises predictions, explains inferences, and analyzes causal relationships when reading material appropriate to twelfth grade; (b) usually paraphrases accurately, formulates arguments with supporting evidence, and responds creatively to reading material; (c) monitors and uses a variety of strategies to interpret the language, literary characteristics, and overall intent of print and nonprint material; (d) uses a substantial reading vocabulary appropriate to twelfth grade; (e) monitors his/her own reading progress; (f) sets and consistently meets reading goals; (g) selects, analyzes, and evaluates material appropriate to a variety of reading purposes; (h) applies complex thinking skills as he/she gathers, uses, and responds to information from a variety of sources; and (i) analyzes the author's use of literary devises.