Which term denotes the framework for describing performance levels across grades?

• A. Coherent Tasks
• B. Grade Descriptors
• C. Task Taking
• D. Acceptable Forms of Evidence

Answer: (B)

Grade descriptors set out the levels of performance for each grade, detailing what achievement looks like at different levels. They provide the framework for describing performance across grades, allowing teachers to mark work consistently and track progress. The other terms relate to different aspects of assessment: coherent tasks describe integrated activities that align with outcomes, task taking isn’t a standard assessment term, and acceptable forms of evidence refers to what kinds of work can be used to judge performance, not the framework itself.