ARM 10.54.8617. NEARING PROFICIENCY WORLD LANGUAGES PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR THE END OF BENCHMARK 3

(1) A student at the end of benchmark 3, at the nearing proficiency level of world languages demonstrates partial mastery of prerequisite knowledge and skills fundamental for proficiency in world languages. He/she: (a) initiates, sustains, and concludes limited conversations comprehensible to a native speaker accustomed to non-native speakers; (b) usually comprehends and responds to oral and/or written communication intended for a native speaker; (c) uses some language strategies to convey meaning in the target language; (d) identifies and analyzes significant cultural contributions, but needs assistance to effectively interact in authentic situations; (e) sometimes integrates information from authentic sources and applies the information and skills to familiar contexts; (f) acquires and integrates world cultures information and perspectives from authentic sources; (g) applies, in limited contexts, sound and structural patterns, and idiomatic expressions of the target language and his/her first language; (h) explains significant similarities and differences among target cultures, but has difficulty interacting effectively; and (i) sometimes extends classroom learning by locating and sharing language and culture connections.