Achievement Level Level Descriptor
0 A: The student does not
reach a standard described
by any of the descriptors
below.
1-2 A; The student: i. makes
limited use of terminology ii.
demonstrates basic
knowledge and
understanding of content and
concepts through limited
descriptions and/or
examples.
Task-Specific Clarification
A I. You make limited use of
terminology such as “physical
features” “atmosphere”
“culture”
ii. You demonstrate basic
knowledge and
understanding of
understanding physical
geography and US/Canadian
culture.
3-4 A: The student: i. uses some
terminology accurately ii.
demonstrates satisfactory
knowledge and
understanding of content and
concepts through simple
descriptions, explanations
and examples.
5-6 A: The student: i. uses
considerable and relevant
terminology accurately ii.
demonstrates substantial
knowledge and
understanding of content and
concepts through
descriptions, explanations
and examples.
A I.You use some
terminology accurately such
as “physical features”
“atmosphere” “culture”
II. You demonstrate
satisfactory knowledge and
understanding physical
geography and US/Canadian
culture.
AI. You use considerable and
relevant terminology such as
“physical features”
“atmosphere” “culture”
II. You demonstrate
substantial knowledge and
understanding of physical
geography and US/Canadian
culture.
7-8 A: The student: i. consistently
uses a range of terminology
accurately ii. demonstrates
excellent knowledge and
understanding of content and
concepts through developed
and accurate descriptions,
explanations and examples.
A I. You consistently use
terminology such as “physical
features” “atmosphere”
“culture”
II. You demonstrate detailed
knowledge of physical
geography and US/Canadian
culture.