Level A   should be attainable in the course of P1-P3 by almost all pupils.
Level B   should be attainable by some pupils in P3 or even earlier, but certainly by most in P4.
Level C   should be attainable in the course of P4-P6 by most pupils.
Level D   should be attainable by some pupils in P5-P6 or even earlier, but certainly by most in P7.
Level E   should be attainable by some pupils in P7/S1, but certainly by most in S2.
Attainment targets and levels are exemplified in the following statements about one strand of the Language attainment outcome, 'Listening'.
LISTENING
Attainment Outcome
 
     
STRAND
LEVEL A
LEVEL B
LEVEL C
LEVEL D
LEVEL E

Listening in Groups
Listen to others in group or one-to-one activities in order to establish relationships, and respond by contributing, with support, to the purpose of the activity.
Listen to others in group or one-to-one activities and respond by making a relevant comment.
Listen to others in group or one-to-one activities and respond by making relevant comments and offering an opinion.
Listen to others in group or one-to-one activities and respond relevantly by questioning, supporting an opinion or offering an alternative point of view.
Listen to others in group or one-to-one activities and respond relevantly, so as to show awareness of others' opinions, suggestions and/or feelings.
     
     

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