ARM 10.54.3693. NEARING PROFICIENCY SPEAKING AND LISTENING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR END OF GRADE 8

(1) An eighth-grade student at the nearing proficiency level in speaking and listening demonstrates a partial mastery of prerequisite knowledge and skills fundamental for proficient speaking and listening. He/she: (a) sometimes recognizes speaking and listening as important processes and uses communication, with assistance, to develop and maintain personal relationships; (b) sometimes recognizes and applies, with assistance, appropriate types of speaking and listening for a variety of purposes; (c) sometimes applies a range of speaking skills and strategies (e.g., a clear purpose, controlled organization, varied support, appropriate language) ; (d) sometimes 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) contrasts, but seldom compares enjoyable listening experiences; (f) sometimes identifies communication impacts, but has difficulty modifying speaking and listening behaviors; and (g) has limited recognition of the importance of communication in our democratic society within a culturally diverse world.