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Academic Levels

It is important you understand your academic strengths. Some people are good in English, some are good in math and others struggle in science. Some people enjoy reading and have difficulty writing.

By now you have information about your academic skills. Your high school transcripts and report cards give you some information about how you do in classes. You should have a record of information about tests you have taken. High school tests may include criterion referenced tests (CRT or Core end-of-level tests). You may have information from the General Educational Development (GED) test. Your school or other agency will also have information about your reading and math skills.

Your academic skills are important for the rest of your life. You'll want to understand them and be able to describe them in applications for college and jobs.

Suggestions for using academic assessments:

• Meet with a teacher or counselor and ask them to explain the results of the CRT tests and any other testing you have taken in the last year.
• Start a file that includes testing, report cards and transcripts.
• Participate in the development of your IEP, IPE or other planning document to help you get the academic knowledge you will need.
• Talk about the relationship between academic skills and skills needed for employment.
• Research what academic levels are needed for technical training, college, or a university.
• Decide what strategies, such as study skills, can improve your academic skills.