Performance vs. Proficiency

Based on classroom instruction (curriculum dependent)

• Performance

• Proficiency

Language is developed in an instructional setting

• Performance

• Proficiency

Familiar contexts and content areas

• Performance

• Proficiency

Learners acquire functions, structures, and vocabulary to get ready for final assessment related to specific topic/theme.

• Performance

• Proficiency

Independent of specific classroom instruction or curriculum

• Performance

• Proficiency

Independent of when, where or how the language was acquired

• Performance

• Proficiency

Spontaneous interaction

• Performance

• Proficiency

Non-rehearsed interaction

• Performance

• Proficiency

Interactions take place in real-world situations

• Performance

• Proficiency

Broad context and content in authentic situations

• Performance

• Proficiency