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Learning Standards Standards

What does a student learn in ?

Source: New Hampshire New Hampshire College and Career Ready Standards
Mastery Learning Standards
The required skills a student should display by the end of Grade 10.
Civics and Government

  • Foundations of US Government

    NH-SS.CIV.9-10.1
    Grades 9-10

    Understand the philosophical and historical foundations of the American political system, including the United States and New Hampshire constitutions.

  • Structure and Function of Government

    NH-SS.CIV.9-10.2
    Grades 9-10

    Understand the structure and function of local, state, federal, and tribal governments and their relationships.

  • Rights and Responsibilities

    NH-SS.CIV.9-10.3
    Grades 9-10

    Understand the rights and responsibilities of citizens and how citizens participate in a constitutional democracy.

  • International Relations

    NH-SS.CIV.9-10.4
    Grades 9-10

    Analyze the United States' relationships with other nations and international organizations.

Economics

  • Economic Decision Making

    NH-SS.ECON.9-10.1
    Grades 9-10

    Apply economic reasoning to evaluate alternatives and their costs and benefits.

  • Markets and Exchange

    NH-SS.ECON.9-10.2
    Grades 9-10

    Analyze how markets, prices, and competition allocate resources in a free-market economy.

  • Economic Systems and Institutions

    NH-SS.ECON.9-10.3
    Grades 9-10

    Compare economic systems and analyze the role of government, businesses, labor, and financial institutions.

  • Personal Finance

    NH-SS.ECON.9-10.4
    Grades 9-10

    Apply principles of personal financial literacy, including saving, spending, credit, and investing.

Geography

  • The World in Spatial Terms

    NH-SS.GEO.9-10.1
    Grades 9-10

    Use maps, photographs, and geographic tools to investigate places, regions, and patterns.

  • Places and Regions

    NH-SS.GEO.9-10.2
    Grades 9-10

    Analyze the physical and human characteristics of places and regions, including New Hampshire and the United States.

  • Human Systems

    NH-SS.GEO.9-10.3
    Grades 9-10

    Analyze patterns of human movement, settlement, and cultural diffusion across regions.

  • Environment and Society

    NH-SS.GEO.9-10.4
    Grades 9-10

    Analyze how physical environments shape and are shaped by human activity.

United States and New Hampshire History

  • Political Foundations

    NH-SS.USH.9-10.1
    Grades 9-10

    Analyze the political foundations of the United States and the development of New Hampshire's role within the nation.

  • Movements and Change

    NH-SS.USH.9-10.2
    Grades 9-10

    Analyze major movements that have shaped United States history, including reform, expansion, and conflict.

  • Cultural and Economic Development

    NH-SS.USH.9-10.3
    Grades 9-10

    Analyze the cultural and economic development of the United States and New Hampshire from pre-contact to the present.

World History and Contemporary Issues

  • Civilizations and Cultural Encounters

    NH-SS.WH.9-10.1
    Grades 9-10

    Analyze the development of major civilizations and their interactions across world history.

  • Political and Economic Systems

    NH-SS.WH.9-10.2
    Grades 9-10

    Analyze political and economic systems across world regions and historical eras.

  • Contemporary Issues

    NH-SS.WH.9-10.3
    Grades 9-10

    Analyze contemporary global issues and their historical origins.

No state assessments at this grade
Students take their next one in Grade 12.
National Monitoring

NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress)

Federally administered sample-based assessment in reading, mathematics, science, and writing. NAEP results inform state-by-state comparisons rather than individual student or school accountability.

When given:
biennial in winter
Frequency:
every two years
Official source