Standards

Reading Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects 6—12

Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Initiative: English/Language Arts Standards

Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-8.10
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend science/technical texts in the grades 6—8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.9-10.10
By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend science/technical texts in the grades 9—10 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.11-12.10
By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend science/technical texts in the grades 11—CCR text complexity band independently and proficiently.