- ADP Benchmarks – End of High School
- Core Proficiencies
- English Benchmarks – End of High School
- Mathematics Benchmarks – End of High School
- English Benchmarks, Grades 4 – 12
- Mathematics Benchmarks, Grades K – 12
- Elementary Mathematics Benchmarks, Grades K – 6
- Secondary Mathematics Benchmarks, Grades 7 – 12
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- Workplace Tasks
- Machine Operator
- Licensed Nurse
- Actuary
- Wafer Fabrication and Manufacturing Technician
- Events Manager
- Loan Officer
- Production Manager & Industrial Engineer
- Industrial Engineer & Statistician
- Forester
- Construction Manager
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- Postsecondary Assignments
- College Algebra and Calculus
- Introductory Chemistry
- Introductory Microeconomics
- Introductory English Survey Course
- Introductory Philosophy
- Introductory English - A
- Introductory Physical Sciences
- Introductory Engineering
- Introductory Economics
- Introductory English - B
- Research and Methodology
English Benchmarks - A
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A. Language
The high school graduate can:
A1. Demonstrate control of standard English through the correct use of grammar, punctuation, capitalization and spelling. (Associated Workplace Tasks: #2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) (Associated Postsecondary Assignments: #4, 5 and 6)
A2. Use general and specialized dictionaries, thesauruses and glossaries (print and electronic) to determine the definition, pronunciation, etymology, spelling and usage of words. (Associated Postsecondary Assignment: #4)
A3. Use roots, affixes and cognates to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
A4. Use context to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
A5. Identify the meaning of common idioms, as well as literary, classical and biblical allusions; use them in oral and written communication.
A6. Recognize nuances in the meanings of words; choose words precisely to enhance communication. (Associated Workplace Tasks: #2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) (Associated Postsecondary Assignments: #4, 5 and 6)
A7. Comprehend and communicate quantitative, technical and mathematical information. (Associated Workplace Tasks: #1 and 2) (Associated Postsecondary Assignments: #2 and 3)
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