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Have you ever wondered what is going on in Mr. Mathews' English classes? You can find out by looking at the unit proficiencies for that class.  If you are unfamiliar with unit proficiencies, check out the explanation below. Otherwise, use the links at the bottom of the page to view the unit proficiencies for a given class.

Frequently Asked Question about Unit Proficiencies

Q: What are unit proficiencies?
A: Unit proficiencies are the goals for a given academic unit in class. They are tasks that student should be able to accomplish at the end of a given unit.

Q: How are knowing the unit proficiencies useful to students?

A: Tests and other assessments in class ideally measure if students have attained the skills listed in the unit proficiencies. Therefore, looking at the unit proficiencies can help a student prepare for an assessment, by letting her know on what skills she will be evaluated.

Q: How are knowing the unit proficiencies useful to parents?

A: As a parent, knowing the unit proficiencies for your daughter's class lets you know what she should be able to do after completing a given unit i. Also, it allows you to evaluate her progress in class yourself and assist her in preparing for assessments.
 

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