Historical Eras and Themes
The student understands major eras, individuals, events, and themes in history at the grade-level scope and how they shaped communities, states, nations, and the world.
What does a student learn in
Mastery Learning Standards
The required skills a student should display by the end of Grade 12.
History
History
- Grades 11-12
- Grades 11-12
Cause and Effect
The student analyzes the causes and effects of significant events in history.
- Grades 11-12
Continuity and Change
The student explains the continuity and change over time of social, political, and economic structures.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Historical Eras and Themes Grades 11-12 | The student understands major eras, individuals, events, and themes in history at the grade-level scope and how they shaped communities, states, nations, and the world. | TX-SS.HIST.11-12.1 |
| Cause and Effect Grades 11-12 | The student analyzes the causes and effects of significant events in history. | TX-SS.HIST.11-12.2 |
| Continuity and Change Grades 11-12 | The student explains the continuity and change over time of social, political, and economic structures. | TX-SS.HIST.11-12.3 |
Geography
Geography
- Grades 11-12
Maps and Place
The student uses maps, globes, and other geographic tools to identify locations, regions, and physical and human features at the grade-level scope.
- Grades 11-12
Human-Environment Interaction
The student analyzes how people adapt to and modify their environments and how those interactions shape regions and cultures.
- Grades 11-12
Movement
The student examines patterns of migration, trade, and cultural diffusion across regions.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Maps and Place Grades 11-12 | The student uses maps, globes, and other geographic tools to identify locations, regions, and physical and human features at the grade-level scope. | TX-SS.GEO.11-12.1 |
| Human-Environment Interaction Grades 11-12 | The student analyzes how people adapt to and modify their environments and how those interactions shape regions and cultures. | TX-SS.GEO.11-12.2 |
| Movement Grades 11-12 | The student examines patterns of migration, trade, and cultural diffusion across regions. | TX-SS.GEO.11-12.3 |
Economics
Economics
- Grades 11-12
Goods, Services, and Markets
The student understands how producers and consumers, supply and demand, and markets work together in a free-enterprise system.
- Grades 11-12
Personal Financial Literacy
The student applies economic reasoning to personal decisions about earning, spending, saving, and credit at the grade-level scope.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Goods, Services, and Markets Grades 11-12 | The student understands how producers and consumers, supply and demand, and markets work together in a free-enterprise system. | TX-SS.ECON.11-12.1 |
| Personal Financial Literacy Grades 11-12 | The student applies economic reasoning to personal decisions about earning, spending, saving, and credit at the grade-level scope. | TX-SS.ECON.11-12.2 |
Government
Government
- Grades 11-12
Foundations of Government
The student understands the structure and functions of the American constitutional system, including the separation of powers and federalism.
- Grades 11-12
Texas Government
The student understands the structure and functions of Texas government and its relationship to local and federal government.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations of Government Grades 11-12 | The student understands the structure and functions of the American constitutional system, including the separation of powers and federalism. | TX-SS.GOV.11-12.1 |
| Texas Government Grades 11-12 | The student understands the structure and functions of Texas government and its relationship to local and federal government. | TX-SS.GOV.11-12.2 |
Citizenship
Citizenship
- Grades 11-12
Rights and Responsibilities
The student understands the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a constitutional republic.
- Grades 11-12
Civic Participation
The student identifies ways individuals and groups engage in the political process and contribute to their communities.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Rights and Responsibilities Grades 11-12 | The student understands the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a constitutional republic. | TX-SS.CIT.11-12.1 |
| Civic Participation Grades 11-12 | The student identifies ways individuals and groups engage in the political process and contribute to their communities. | TX-SS.CIT.11-12.2 |
Culture
Culture
- Grades 11-12
Cultural Contributions
The student understands the contributions of people from various racial, ethnic, gender, and religious groups to Texas, the United States, and the world.
- Grades 11-12
Comparing Cultures
The student compares cultural traits and shared experiences across regions and time periods.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Cultural Contributions Grades 11-12 | The student understands the contributions of people from various racial, ethnic, gender, and religious groups to Texas, the United States, and the world. | TX-SS.CULT.11-12.1 |
| Comparing Cultures Grades 11-12 | The student compares cultural traits and shared experiences across regions and time periods. | TX-SS.CULT.11-12.2 |
Science, Technology, and Society
Science, Technology, and Society
- Grades 11-12
Science, Technology, and Society
The student understands the impact of science and technology on social, political, and economic developments.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Science, Technology, and Society Grades 11-12 | The student understands the impact of science and technology on social, political, and economic developments. | TX-SS.STS.11-12.1 |
Social Studies Skills
Social Studies Skills
- Grades 11-12
Source Analysis
The student applies critical-thinking skills to analyze primary and secondary sources, distinguishing fact from opinion.
- Grades 11-12
Communicate Findings
The student communicates social studies information in written, oral, and visual forms supported by evidence.
- Grades 11-12
Problem Solving and Decision Making
The student applies problem-solving and decision-making processes to identify problems, gather evidence, generate options, and predict outcomes.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Source Analysis Grades 11-12 | The student applies critical-thinking skills to analyze primary and secondary sources, distinguishing fact from opinion. | TX-SS.SKILL.11-12.1 |
| Communicate Findings Grades 11-12 | The student communicates social studies information in written, oral, and visual forms supported by evidence. | TX-SS.SKILL.11-12.2 |
| Problem Solving and Decision Making Grades 11-12 | The student applies problem-solving and decision-making processes to identify problems, gather evidence, generate options, and predict outcomes. | TX-SS.SKILL.11-12.3 |
Assessments
The state tests students at this grade and subject take.
NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress)
Federally administered sample-based assessment in reading, mathematics, science, writing, and other subjects. NAEP results inform state-by-state comparisons rather than individual student or school accountability.
- When given:
- biennial in winter
- Frequency:
- every two years