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Mastery Learning Standards
The required skills a student should display by the end of Grade 4.
Behavior Sciences
  • Understand ways in which values and beliefs have influenced the development of…

    4.B.1

    Understand ways in which values and beliefs have influenced the development of North Carolina’s identity as a state.

  • Explain how traditions, social structure

    4.B.1.1

    Explain how traditions, social structure, and artistic expression have contributed to the unique identity of North Carolina.

  • Explain how the values and beliefs of various indigenous, religious

    4.B.1.2

    Explain how the values and beliefs of various indigenous, religious, and racial groups have contributed to the development of North Carolina

Civics and Government
  • Understand the role of citizens in local and state government

    4.C&G.1

    Understand the role of citizens in local and state government.

  • Compare the roles and responsibilities of state elected leaders

    4.C&G.1.1

    Compare the roles and responsibilities of state elected leaders.

  • Summarize the ways in which women, indigenous, religious

    4.C&G.1.2

    Summarize the ways in which women, indigenous, religious, and racial groups influence local and state government.

  • Differentiate between rights and responsibilities reflected in the North…

    4.C&G.1.3

    Differentiate between rights and responsibilities reflected in the North Carolina Constitution.

Economics
  • Understand how economic decisions and resources affect the economy of North…

    4.E.1

    Understand how economic decisions and resources affect the economy of North Carolina.

  • Explain the ways in which scarcity impacts economic decisions in North Carolina

    4.E.1.1

    Explain the ways in which scarcity impacts economic decisions in North Carolina.

  • Explain factors that have led to economic growth and decline for North…

    4.E.1.2

    Explain factors that have led to economic growth and decline for North Carolina’s major industries.

  • Explain ways in which factors of production are influenced by the availability…

    4.E.1.3

    Explain ways in which factors of production are influenced by the availability of resources in North Carolina.

  • Understand the impact of personal financial

    4.E.2

    Understand the impact of personal financial

  • Explain the way in which personal financial decisions such as spending and…

    4.E.2.1

    Explain the way in which personal financial decisions such as spending and saving may affect everyday life.

  • Exemplify outcomes of positive and negative financial decisions

    4.E.2.2

    Exemplify outcomes of positive and negative financial decisions.

Geography
  • Understand the role geography has played in the development of North Carolina

    4.G.1

    Understand the role geography has played in the development of North Carolina.

  • Compare the development of various geographic regions in North Carolina using…

    4.G.1.1

    Compare the development of various geographic regions in North Carolina using geographic tools and representations.

  • Exemplify the ways in which movement of people, goods and ideas has impacted…

    4.G.1.2

    Exemplify the ways in which movement of people, goods and ideas has impacted the development of North Carolina using maps and other geographic tools.

  • Summarize the reasons for forced and voluntary migration to, from

    4.G.1.3

    Summarize the reasons for forced and voluntary migration to, from, and within North Carolina

History
  • Understand the role of various people, events, and ideas in shaping…

    4.H.1

    Understand the role of various people, events, and ideas in shaping North Carolina.

  • Explain how the experiences and achievements of minorities, indigenous groups

    4.H.1.1

    Explain how the experiences and achievements of minorities, indigenous groups, and marginalized people have contributed to change and innovation in North Carolina.

  • Summarize the changing roles of women, indigenous populations and racial…

    4.H.1.2

    Summarize the changing roles of women, indigenous populations and racial groups throughout the history of North Carolina.

  • Explain the ways in which revolution, reform

    4.H.1.3

    Explain the ways in which revolution, reform, and resistance have shaped North Carolina.

  • Summarize the role North Carolina has played in major conflicts and events…

    4.H.1.4

    Summarize the role North Carolina has played in major conflicts and events throughout the history of America.

  • Use primary and secondary sources to compare multiple perspectives of various…

    4.H.1.5

    Use primary and secondary sources to compare multiple perspectives of various historical events in North Carolina.

  • Explain the significance of historical symbols in North Carolina from various…

    4.H.1.6

    Explain the significance of historical symbols in North Carolina from various perspectives.