How to read a GLE:

Each NECAP GLE contains three parts:

1. A bolded statement called the “stem” communicates the curricular and instructional focus of the GLE across the grades;
2. Unbolded text indicates how the GLE is specified at a given grade level;
3. Underlined text indicates differences between adjacent grades.  In addition, each GLE is coded for the content strand, grade level, and the GLE “stem” number.

e.g., M―F&A―6―3: The “M” stands for mathematics, the “F&A” stands for the functions and algebra strand, the “6” stands for grade 6, and the “3” stands for stem 3.
 

e.g., W-6-2-4: The “W” stands for writing, the “6” stands for stem 6, “2” stands for the second specific indicator, and the “4” stands for grade 4.

 Math strands include:

• Number and Operations
• Geometry and measurement
• Functions and Algebra
• Data, Statistics, and Probability

Reading Clusters include:

• Word Identification Skills and Strategies
• Vocabulary Strategies and Breadth of Vocabulary
• Initial Understanding of Literary Texts
• Analysis and Interpretation of Literary Texts, Citing Evidence
• Initial Understanding of Informational Texts
• Analysis and Interpretation of Informational Texts, Citing Evidence

Writing Clusters include:

• Structures of Language
• Writing in Response to Literary or Informational Texts
• Narratives
• Informational Writing
• Writing Conventions