score reports include both levels and scale scores ,step 1,levels are shown as stars and step 2,levels are shown as badges .proficiency des criptors and recommended next steps for learning are provided for each level the descriptors and next steps are appropriate for typical students at that level but may not apply to all students .student ability includes skills at that level and levels belowscale scores are shown at the bottom of the score report .the scale score range across step 1 and step 2 together is 100-115,scale scores can help =show student progress within a levelon step 1,students can earn a scale score of 101-109,step 1 does not assess content in the scale range of 110-115on step 2,students can earn a scale score of 104-115,step 2 does not assess content in the scalw range of 101-103