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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 12.
Civics and Government

  • Foundations of US Government

    NH-SS.CIV.11-12.1
    Grades 11-12

    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.11-12.2
    Grades 11-12

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

  • Rights and Responsibilities

    NH-SS.CIV.11-12.3
    Grades 11-12

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

  • International Relations

    NH-SS.CIV.11-12.4
    Grades 11-12

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

Economics

  • Economic Decision Making

    NH-SS.ECON.11-12.1
    Grades 11-12

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

  • Markets and Exchange

    NH-SS.ECON.11-12.2
    Grades 11-12

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

  • Economic Systems and Institutions

    NH-SS.ECON.11-12.3
    Grades 11-12

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

  • Personal Finance

    NH-SS.ECON.11-12.4
    Grades 11-12

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

Geography

  • The World in Spatial Terms

    NH-SS.GEO.11-12.1
    Grades 11-12

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

  • Places and Regions

    NH-SS.GEO.11-12.2
    Grades 11-12

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

  • Human Systems

    NH-SS.GEO.11-12.3
    Grades 11-12

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

  • Environment and Society

    NH-SS.GEO.11-12.4
    Grades 11-12

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

United States and New Hampshire History

  • Political Foundations

    NH-SS.USH.11-12.1
    Grades 11-12

    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.11-12.2
    Grades 11-12

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

  • Cultural and Economic Development

    NH-SS.USH.11-12.3
    Grades 11-12

    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.11-12.1
    Grades 11-12

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

  • Political and Economic Systems

    NH-SS.WH.11-12.2
    Grades 11-12

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

  • Contemporary Issues

    NH-SS.WH.11-12.3
    Grades 11-12

    Analyze contemporary global issues and their historical origins.

Assessments
The state tests students at this grade and subject take.
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