K-12 Learning Progressions

The K to 12 Learning Progressions demonstrate a continuum of proficiency from K to 12. They highlight what a thinking or communication skill may look like for a proficient student.

Literacy is the ability to understand, critically analyze, and create a variety of communication forms, including oral, written, visual, digital, and multimedia, to accomplish one’s goals.

The Quick Scales provide a snapshot of literacy and numeracy learning, organized by grade. The circle format represents multiple entry points, that each aspect is of equal value for the learner, and that learning is ongoing.