ARM 10.54.3692. PROFICIENT SPEAKING AND LISTENING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR END OF GRADE 8

(1) An eighth-grade student at the proficient level of speaking and listening demonstrates solid academic performance. He/she: (a) describes speaking and listening as important processes,and uses communication to develop and maintain personal relationships; (b) recognizes and applies appropriate types of speaking and listening for a variety of purposes; (c) applies a range of speaking skills and strategies (e.g., a clear purpose, controlled organization, varied support, appropriate language) ; (d) applies a range of listening skills and strategies (e.g., inquiry, note taking, summarizing) , while distinguishing between information and opinion, and relating messages to one's experiences; (e) compares and contrasts enjoyable listening experiences; (f) analyzes communication impacts and selects modifications to speaking and listening behaviors; and (g) consistently identifies and describes the importance of communication in our democratic society within a culturally diverse world.