In the context of the CLASS framework, the terms "low," "mid," and "high" are used to describe the frequency or quality of interactions observed during a CLASS assessment. Remember, CLASS isn’t a checklist, but the quality, frequency, and duration of effective interactions is what separates a low-range score from a high-range score.
- Low scores (1–2) are assigned when behaviors associated with a dimension were demonstrated in a low-quality manner, were lacking, or were rarely present in the classroom interactions.
- Mid scores (3–5) are assigned when the classroom interactions associated with a dimension were somewhat present during the classroom observation or a part of some children’s experience.
- High scores (6–7) are assigned when the classroom interactions were highly characteristic of a dimension during the observation. High-range behaviors are those that are meaningful, consistent, sustained, and reflective of everyone’s experience in the classroom.
Remember that you always need to read the full description to see which range fits best. Then take a look at the “next best” fit and decide which better describes what you observed.