Historical Thinking and Skills
Use historical thinking skills to analyze events, individuals, and ideas at the grade-level scope.
What does a student learn in
Mastery Learning Standards
The required skills a student should display by the end of Grade 11.
History
History
- Grades 11-12
- Grades 11-12
Heritage
Understand the heritage of the United States, including the contributions of diverse groups.
- Grades 11-12
Eras and Movements
Understand major eras and movements in US and world history at the grade-level scope.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Historical Thinking and Skills Grades 11-12 | Use historical thinking skills to analyze events, individuals, and ideas at the grade-level scope. | OH-SS.HIST.11-12.1 |
| Heritage Grades 11-12 | Understand the heritage of the United States, including the contributions of diverse groups. | OH-SS.HIST.11-12.2 |
| Eras and Movements Grades 11-12 | Understand major eras and movements in US and world history at the grade-level scope. | OH-SS.HIST.11-12.3 |
Geography
Geography
- Grades 11-12
Spatial Thinking and Skills
Use maps and geographic data to analyze and interpret spatial information.
- Grades 11-12
Places and Regions
Understand the physical and human characteristics of places and regions.
- Grades 11-12
Human Systems
Analyze the patterns of migration, settlement, and cultural diffusion across regions.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Spatial Thinking and Skills Grades 11-12 | Use maps and geographic data to analyze and interpret spatial information. | OH-SS.GEO.11-12.1 |
| Places and Regions Grades 11-12 | Understand the physical and human characteristics of places and regions. | OH-SS.GEO.11-12.2 |
| Human Systems Grades 11-12 | Analyze the patterns of migration, settlement, and cultural diffusion across regions. | OH-SS.GEO.11-12.3 |
Government
Government
- Grades 11-12
Civic Participation
Apply civic principles and skills to participate in school, community, and political life.
- Grades 11-12
Roles and Systems of Government
Understand the roles, structures, and functions of governments at multiple levels.
- Grades 11-12
Rights and Responsibilities
Understand the rights and responsibilities of citizens and the rule of law.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Civic Participation Grades 11-12 | Apply civic principles and skills to participate in school, community, and political life. | OH-SS.GOV.11-12.1 |
| Roles and Systems of Government Grades 11-12 | Understand the roles, structures, and functions of governments at multiple levels. | OH-SS.GOV.11-12.2 |
| Rights and Responsibilities Grades 11-12 | Understand the rights and responsibilities of citizens and the rule of law. | OH-SS.GOV.11-12.3 |
Economics and Financial Literacy
Economics and Financial Literacy
- Grades 11-12
Economic Decision Making
Apply economic decision-making to evaluate alternatives and trade-offs.
- Grades 11-12
Markets and the Economy
Understand how markets and economic systems allocate resources.
- Grades 11-12
Financial Literacy
Apply financial literacy skills to manage personal financial decisions.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Economic Decision Making Grades 11-12 | Apply economic decision-making to evaluate alternatives and trade-offs. | OH-SS.ECON.11-12.1 |
| Markets and the Economy Grades 11-12 | Understand how markets and economic systems allocate resources. | OH-SS.ECON.11-12.2 |
| Financial Literacy Grades 11-12 | Apply financial literacy skills to manage personal financial decisions. | OH-SS.ECON.11-12.3 |
Assessments
The state tests students at this grade and subject take.
Ohio EOC American Government
End-of-course exam in American Government, typically grade 11 or 12.
- When given:
- end-of-course
- Frequency:
- by course completion
Ohio EOC American History
End-of-course exam in American History, typically grade 10 or 11.
- When given:
- end-of-course
- Frequency:
- by course completion