Proficiency Scale Bank

Welcome to Marzano Research Laboratory’s Proficiency Scale Bank. This database gives you access to sample standards scales, scales based on common core standards, and assessment items designed to assess each level of the scale. The scales and items in this database were developed by teachers, schools, and districts, as well as MRL. There is no charge for access to the Proficiency Scale Bank.

Logging In: The login page includes an opportunity for you to sign up for guest access. Click the Sign Up button, and you will be directed to a page to sign up.  After signing up, you will be directed to the Search page.  Guest access allows you to search and view sample scales and assessment items. Groups working with MRL will be given client access. Client access allows you to search scales and items, as well as add scales and items to the database.

Searching: The Search page allows you to search the database using a variety of criteria, including keywords, subject areas, strands, or measurement topic.

Adding Scales: The Documents page allows users with client access to upload scales or items to the database, as well as edit or delete scales they previously added.

Clicking on the MRL logo from any page will return you to the Search page.

The materials contained in this database are copyrighted, and the availability of these materials does not constitute a transfer of any intellectual property rights. Marzano Research Laboratory encourages users to download, customize, and use these materials to improve their classrooms and schools, but the materials and any derivatives created by users may not be sold or distributed without the written consent of Marzano Research Laboratory.

Proficiency Scale Template

Item Bank