Results are broken down into three levels of achievement: "basic," which, according to NCES, "denotes partial mastery of the skills and knowledge" needed for proficiency; "proficient," which "represents solid academic performance" and "advanced," which "represents superior work".
(Yes, a medal for "proficiency").
But in practice, students and schools are held accountable for proficiency only in academics, not fitness.
Skill in killing and obtaining prey is only partly instinctive, maternal training being essential for proficiency.
All countries agree on the need for proficiency in foreign languages.
George Bush championed the law; Congress supported it wholeheartedly.The deadline for proficiency now looks comical.
The database has successfully been utilised for proficiency trials and casework with small questioned fibre sets.
General requirements for proficiency testing" applies to centers that organize intercomparisons in all areas.
The college provides access to courses and resources at other universities to help students prepare for proficiency examinations.
Demand is highest for proficiency in Spanish, but is also growing for Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Russian and Hindi.
For countries banning MDR specimens, certain other strains with predetermined resistance to antibiotics can be sent for proficiency testing.
