2009 New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards

2009 New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards - 21st-Century Life and Careers

9.1 21st-Century Life & Career Skills
Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.1 21st-Century Life & Career Skills: All students will demonstrate the creative, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills needed to function successfully as both global citizens and workers in diverse ethnic and organizational cultures.
Strand	A. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI)
4	The ability to recognize a problem and apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to solve the problem is a lifelong skill that develops over time.	9.1.4.A.1	Recognize a problem and brainstorm ways to solve the problem individually or collaboratively.
		9.1.4.A.2	Evaluate available resources that can assist in solving problems.
		9.1.4.A.3	Determine when the use of technology is appropriate to solve problems.
		9.1.4.A.4	Use data accessed on the Web to inform solutions to problems and the decision-making process.
		9.1.4.A.5	Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in classroom and family settings.
8	The ability to recognize a problem and apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to solve the problem is a lifelong skill that develops over time.	9.1.8.A.1	Develop strategies to reinforce positive attitudes and productive behaviors that impact critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
		9.1.8.A.2	Implement problem-solving strategies to solve a problem in school or the community.
		9.1.8.A.3	Summarize strategies used by various organizations and agencies to solve problems that impact communities, and compare them with strategies used by similar organizations in another state or country.
		9.1.8.A.4	Design and implement a project management plan using one or more problem-solving strategies.
12	The ability to recognize a problem and apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to solve the problem is a lifelong skill that develops over time.	9.1.12.A.1	Apply critical thinking and problem-solving strategies during structured learning experiences.
12		9.1.12.A.2	Participate in online strategy and planning sessions for course-based, school-based, or outside projects.
	Critical thinking and problem solving in the 21st century are enhanced by the ability to work in cross-cultural teams in face-to-face and virtual environments.	9.1.12.A.3	Assess how a variety of problem-solving strategies are being used to address solutions to global problems by participating in online discussions with peers from other countries.
		9.1.12.A.4	Justify problem-solving strategies used in the development of a particular innovative product or practice in the United States and in another country.

Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.1 21st-Century Life & Career Skills: All students will demonstrate the creative, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills needed to function successfully as both global citizens and workers in diverse ethnic and organizational cultures.
Strand	B. Creativity and Innovation

By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI)
4	Brainstorming activities enhance creative and innovative thinking in individual and group goal setting and problem solving.	9.1.4.B.1	Participate in brainstorming sessions to seek information, ideas, and strategies that foster creative thinking.
8	Gathering and evaluating knowledge and information from a variety of sources, including global perspectives, fosters creativity and innovative thinking.	9.1.8.B.1	Use multiple points of view to create alternative solutions.
8		9.1.8.B.2	Assess data gathered to solve a problem for which there are varying perspectives (e.g., cross-cultural, gender-specific, generational), and determine how the data can best be used to design multiple solutions.
12	Gathering and evaluating knowledge and information from a variety of sources, including global perspectives, fosters creativity and innovative thinking.	9.1.12.B.1	Present resources and data in a format that effectively communicates the meaning of the data and its implications for solving problems, using multiple perspectives.
		9.1.12.B.2	Create and respond to a feedback loop when problem solving.
		9.1.12.B.3	Assist in the development of innovative solutions to an onsite problem by incorporating multiple perspectives and applying effective problem-solving strategies during structured learning experiences, service learning, or volunteering.

Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.1 21st-Century Life & Career Skills: All students will demonstrate the creative, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills needed to function successfully as both global citizens and workers in diverse ethnic and organizational cultures.
Strand	C. Collaboration, Teamwork, and Leadership

By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI)
4	Collaboration and teamwork enable individuals or groups to achieve common goals with greater efficiency.	9.1.4.C.1	Practice collaborative skills in groups, and explain how these skills assist in completing tasks in different settings (at home, in school, and during play).
8	Collaboration and teamwork enable individuals or groups to achieve common goals with greater efficiency.	9.1.8.C.1	Determine an individual’s responsibility for personal actions and contributions to group activities.
8		9.1.8.C.2	Demonstrate the use of compromise, consensus, and community building strategies for carrying out different tasks, assignments, and projects.
	Leadership abilities develop over time through participation in groups and/or teams that are engaged in challenging or competitive activities.	9.1.8.C.3	Model leadership skills during classroom and extra-curricular activities.
12	Collaboration and teamwork enable individuals or groups to achieve common goals with greater efficiency.	9.1.12.C.1	Enlist input from experts in the field, community members, and other stakeholders to design a service-learning activity that addresses a local, national, or worldwide need.
	Leadership abilities develop over time through participation in groups and/or teams that are engaged in challenging or competitive activities.	9.1.12.C.2	Analyze the common traits of effective state, national, or international leaders.
		9.1.12.C.3	Explain why some current and/or past world leaders have had a greater impact on people and society than others, regardless of their countries of origin.
		9.1.12.C.4	Demonstrate leadership and collaborative skills when participating in online learning communities and structured learning experiences.
		9.1.12.C.5	Assume a leadership position by guiding the thinking of peers in a direction that leads to successful completion of a challenging task or project.

Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.1 21st-Century Life & Career Skills: All students will demonstrate the creative, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills needed to function successfully as both global citizens and workers in diverse ethnic and organizational cultures.
Strand	D. Cross-Cultural Understanding and Interpersonal Communication

By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI)
4	Effective communication skills convey intended meaning to others and assist in preventing misunderstandings.	9.1.4.D.1	Use effective oral and written communication in face-to-face and online interactions and when presenting to an audience.
4		9.1.4.D.2	Express needs, wants, and feelings appropriately in various situations.
	Communication with people from different cultural backgrounds is enhanced by the understanding of different cultural perspectives.	9.1.4.D.3	Demonstrate an awareness of one’s own culture and other cultures during interactions within and outside of the classroom.
8	Effective communication skills convey intended meaning to others and assist in preventing misunderstandings.	9.1.8.D.1	Employ appropriate conflict resolution strategies.
8		9.1.8.D.2	Demonstrate the ability to understand inferences.
	Communication with people from different cultural backgrounds is enhanced by the understanding of different cultural perspectives.	9.1.8.D.3	Use effective communication skills in face-to-face and online interactions with peers and adults from home and from diverse cultures.
		9.1.8.D.4	Compare and contrast nuances in verbal and nonverbal communication in different cultures that may result in misinterpretation and misunderstanding.
		9.1.8.D.5	Justify the need for greater cross-cultural understanding due to globalization.
12	Communication with people from different cultural backgrounds is enhanced by the understanding of different cultural perspectives.	9.1.12.D.1	Interpret spoken and written communication within the appropriate cultural context.
		9.1.12.D.2	Determine the immediate and long-term effects of cross-cultural misconceptions or misunderstandings resulting from past or current international issues or events.
		9.1.12.D.3	Explain why the ability to communicate in another language in an appropriate cultural context is a valuable 21st-century skill.

Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.1 21st-Century Life & Career Skills: All students will demonstrate the creative, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills needed to function successfully as both global citizens and workers in diverse ethnic and organizational cultures.
Strand	E. Communication and Media Fluency

By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI)
4	Digital media are 21st-century tools used for local and global communication.	9.1.4.E.1	Explain how digital media are used in daily life in a variety of settings.
		9.1.4.E.2	Demonstrate effective communication using digital media during classroom activities.
		9.1.4.E.3	Distinguish how digital media are used by individuals, groups, and organizations for varying purposes.
	There are ethical and unethical uses of communication and media.	9.1.4.E.4	Explain why some uses of media are unethical.
8	Digital media are 21st-century tools used for local and global communication.	9.1.8.E.1	Explain how technology has strengthened the role of digital media in the global society.
		9.1.8.E.2	Analyze the role of digital media in sales and marketing and in delivering cultural, political, and other societal messages.
		9.1.8.E.3	Differentiate between explicit and implicit digital media messages, and discuss the impact on individuals, groups, and society as a whole.
	There are ethical and unethical uses of communication and media.	9.1.8.E.4	Determine the undesired consequences of unethical uses of media.
		9.1.8.E.5	Compare and contrast ways governments regulate media advertising to protect children and adults in the United States and in other countries.
12	Digital media are 21st-century tools used for local and global communication.	9.1.12.E.1	Create messages for different purposes and audiences with sensitivity to cultural, gender, and age diversity, using various digital media outlets.
		9.1.12.E.2	Generate digital media campaigns in support of or opposing a current political, social, or economic issue.
		9.1.12.E.3	Design a digital communication system to alert other countries in the event of a natural disaster.
		9.1.12.E.4	Predict the impact of emerging media technologies on international business and globalization.
	There are ethical and unethical uses of communication and media.	9.1.12.E.5	Compare laws governing the unethical use of media in different countries.

Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.1 21st-Century Life & Career Skills: All students will demonstrate the creative, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills needed to function successfully as both global citizens and workers in diverse ethnic and organizational cultures.
Strand	F. Accountability, Productivity, and Ethics

By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI)
4	The nature of the 21st-century workplace has shifted, demanding greater individual accountability, productivity, and collaboration.	9.1.4.F.1	Explain the meaning of productivity and accountability, and describe situations in which productivity and accountability are important in the home, school, and community.
4		9.1.4.F.2	Establish and follow performance goals to guide progress in assigned areas of responsibility and accountability during classroom projects and extra-curricular activities.
	Ethical behaviors support human rights and dignity in all aspects of life.	9.1.4.F.3	Explain the importance of understanding and following rules in family, classroom, and community settings.
8	The nature of the 21st-century workplace has shifted, demanding greater individual accountability, productivity, and collaboration.	9.1.8.F.1	Demonstrate how productivity and accountability contribute to realizing individual or group work goals within or outside the classroom.
	Ethical behaviors support human rights and dignity in all aspects of life.	9.1.8.F.2	Explain how rules, laws, and safety practices protect individual rights in the global workplace.
		9.1.8.F.3	Relate the use of new technologies at home, in the workplace, and in other settings to incidences of ethical and/or unethical behavior.
12	The nature of the 21st-century workplace has shifted, demanding greater individual accountability, productivity, and collaboration.	9.1.12.F.1	Explain the impact of current and emerging technological advances on the demand for increased and new types of accountability and productivity in the global workplace.
	Ethical behaviors support human rights and dignity in all aspects of life.	9.1.12.F.2	Demonstrate a positive work ethic in various settings, including the classroom and during structured learning experiences.
		9.1.12.F.3	Defend the need for intellectual property rights, workers’ rights, and workplace safety regulations in the United States and abroad.
		9.1.12.F.4	Explain the impact of computer hacking on products and services.
		9.1.12.F.5	Formulate an opinion regarding a current workplace or societal/ethical issue based on research.
		9.1.12.F.6	Relate scientific advances (e.g., advances in medicine) to the creation of new ethical dilemmas.

9.2 Personal Financial Literacy
Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.2 Personal Financial Literacy: All students will develop skills and strategies that promote personal and financial responsibility related to financial planning, savings, investment, and charitable giving in the global economy.
Strand	A. Income and Careers

By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI)
4	Educational achievement, career choice, and entrepreneurial skills all play a role in achieving a desired lifestyle.	9.2.4.A.1	Explain the difference between a career and a job, and identify various jobs in the community and the related earnings.
	Income often comes from different sources, including alternative sources.	9.2.4.A.2	Identify potential sources of income and their limitations.
	Income affects spending decisions and lifestyle.	9.2.4.A.3	Explain how income affects spending and take-home pay.
	Taxes and the cost of employee benefits affect the amount of disposable income.	9.2.4.A.4	Explain the meaning and purposes of taxes and tax deductions and why fees for various benefits (e.g., medical benefits) are taken out of pay.
8	Educational achievement, career choice, and entrepreneurial skills all play a role in achieving a desired lifestyle.	9.2.8.A.1	Relate how career choices, education choices, skills, entrepreneurship, and economic conditions affect income.
		9.2.8.A.2	Differentiate among ways that workers can improve earning power through the acquisition of new knowledge and skills.
		9.2.8.A.3	Relate earning power to quality of life across cultures.
		9.2.8.A.4	Relate how the demand for certain skills determines an individual’s earning power.
	Income often comes from different sources, including alternative sources.	9.2.8.A.5	Explain the difference between “earned income” and “unearned income” (e.g., gifts) and why earned income is important.
	Income affects spending decisions and lifestyle.	9.2.8.A.6	Examine how labor market trends and the cost of living can affect real income, spending decisions, and lifestyle.
	Taxes and the cost of employee benefits affect the amount of disposable income.	9.2.8.A.7	Explain the purpose of the payroll deduction process, taxable income, and employee benefits.
		9.2.8.A.8	Differentiate among the types of taxes and employee benefits.
		9.2.8.A.9	Differentiate between taxable and nontaxable income.
12	Educational achievement, career choice, and entrepreneurial skills all play a role in achieving a desired lifestyle.	9.2.12.A.1	Analyze the relationship between various careers and personal earning goals.
		9.2.12.A.2	Identify a career goal and develop a plan and timetable for achieving it, including educational/training requirements, costs, and possible debt.
		9.2.12.A.3	Analyze how the economic, social, and political conditions of a time period can affect starting a business and can affect a plan for establishing such an enterprise.
		9.2.12.A.4	Summarize the financial risks and benefits of entrepreneurship as a career choice.
		9.2.12.A.5	Evaluate current advances in technology that apply to a selected occupational career cluster.
	Income often comes from different sources, including alternative sources.	9.2.12.A.6	Analyze and critique various sources of income and available resources (e.g., financial assets, property, and transfer payments) and how they may substitute for earned income.
		9.2.12.A.7	Analyze different forms of currency, how currency is used to exchange goods and services, and how it can be transferred from one person’s business to another.
	Income affects spending decisions and lifestyle.	9.2.12.A.8	Analyze how personal and cultural values impact spending and other financial decisions.
	Taxes and the cost of employee benefits can affect the amount of disposable income.	9.2.12.A.9	Demonstrate how exemptions and deductions can reduce taxable income.
		9.2.12.A.10	Explain the relationship between government programs and services and taxation.
		9.2.12.A.11	Explain how compulsory government programs (e.g., Social Security, Medicare) provide insurance against some loss of income and benefits to eligible recipients.
		9.2.12.A.12	Analyze the impact of the collective bargaining process on benefits, income, and fair labor practice.

Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.2 Personal Financial Literacy: All students will develop skills and strategies that promote personal and financial responsibility related to financial planning, savings, investment, and charitable giving in the global economy.
Strand	B. Money Management

By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI)
4	Money management involves setting financial goals.	9.2.4.B.1	Differentiate between financial wants and needs.
4	Money management involves setting financial goals.	9.2.4.B.2	Identify age-appropriate financial goals.
	Money management is reliant on developing and maintaining personal budgets.	9.2.4.B.3	Explain what a budget is and why it is important.
		9.2.4.B.4	Identify common household expense categories and sources of income.
	Money management requires understanding of cash flow systems and business practices.	9.2.4.B.5	Identify ways to earn and save.
		9.2.4.B.6	Distinguish among cash, check, credit card, and debit card.
		9.2.4.B.7	Explain the purposes of financial institutions in the community.
8	Money management involves setting financial goals.	9.2.8.B.1	Construct a simple personal savings and spending plan based on various sources of income.
		9.2.8.B.2	Justify the concept of “paying yourself first” as a financial savings strategy.
		9.2.8.B.3	Relate the concept of deferred gratification to investment, meeting financial goals, and building wealth.
		9.2.8.B.4	Analyze the effect of the economy on personal income, individual and family security, and consumer decisions.
		9.2.8.B.5	Evaluate the relationship of cultural traditions and historical influences on financial practice.
	Money management is reliant on developing and maintaining personal budgets.	9.2.8.B.6	Construct a budget to save for long-term, short-term, and charitable goals.
		9.2.8.B.7	Develop a system for keeping and using financial records.
	Money management requires understanding of cash flow systems and business practices.	9.2.8.B.8	Explain the concept of cash flow and construct cash flow statements.
		9.2.8.B.9	Create debit and credit balance sheets and income and cash statements.
		9.2.8.B.10	Determine the most appropriate use of various financial products and services (e.g., ATM, debit cards, credit cards, checkbooks).
		9.2.8.B.11	Justify safeguarding personal information when using credit cards, banking electronically, or filing forms.
		9.2.8.B.12	Evaluate the appropriate financial institutions to assist with meeting various personal financial needs and goals.
12	Money management involves setting financial goals.	9.2.12.B.1	Prioritize financial decisions by systematically considering alternatives and possible consequences.
		9.2.12.B.2	Compare strategies for saving and investing and the factors that influence how much should be saved or invested to meet financial goals.
		9.2.12.B.3	Construct a plan to accumulate emergency “rainy day” funds.
	Money management is reliant on developing and maintaining personal budgets.	9.2.12.B.4	Analyze how income and spending plans are affected by age, needs, and resources.
		9.2.12.B.5	Analyze how changes in taxes, inflation, and personal circumstances can affect a personal budget.
		9.2.12.B.6	Design and utilize a simulated budget to monitor progress of financial plans.
	Money management requires understanding of cash flow systems and business practices.	9.2.12.B.7	Develop personal financial planning strategies that respond to and use tax deductions and shelters.
		9.2.12.B.8	Describe and calculate interest and fees that are applied to various forms of spending, debt, and saving.
		9.2.12.B.9	Chart and evaluate the growth of mid- and long-term investments.
		9.2.12.B.10	Develop a plan that uses the services of various financial institutions to meet personal and family financial goals.

Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.2 Personal Financial Literacy: All students will develop skills and strategies that promote personal and financial responsibility related to financial planning, savings, investment, and charitable giving in the global economy.
Strand	C. Credit and Debt Management

By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI)
4	Credit management includes making informed choices about sources of credit and requires an understanding of the cost of credit.	9.2.4.C.1	Explain why people borrow money and the relationship between credit and debt.
		9.2.4.C.2	Identify common sources of credit (e.g., banks, credit card companies) and types of credit (e.g., loans, credit cards, mortgages).
		9.2.4.C.3	Compare and contrast credit cards and debit cards and the advantages and disadvantages of using each.
		9.2.4.C.4	Determine the relationships among income, expenses, and interest.
	Credit worthiness is dependent on making informed credit decisions and managing debt responsibly.	9.2.4.C.5	Determine personal responsibility related to borrowing and lending.
		9.2.4.C.6	Summarize ways to avoid credit problems.
8	Credit management includes making informed choices about sources of credit and requires an understanding of the cost of credit.	9.2.8.C.1	Compare and contrast the financial products and services offered by different types of financial institutions.
		9.2.8.C.2	Compare and contrast debt and credit management strategies.
		9.2.8.C.3	Demonstrate an understanding of the terminology associated with different types of credit (e.g., credit cards, installment loans, mortgages) and compare the interest rates associated with each.
		9.2.8.C.4	Calculate the cost of borrowing various amounts of money using different types of credit (e.g., credit cards, installment loans, mortgages).
	Credit worthiness is dependent on making informed credit decisions and managing debt responsibly.	9.2.8.C.5	Determine ways to leverage debt beneficially.
		9.2.8.C.6	Determine potential consequences of using “easy access” credit (e.g., using a line of credit vs. obtaining a loan for a specific purpose).
		9.2.8.C.7	Explain the meaning and possible consequences of “predatory lending practices.”
		9.2.8.C.8	Explain the purpose of a credit score and credit record, and summarize borrowers’ credit report rights.
		9.2.8.C.9	Summarize the causes and consequences of personal bankruptcy.
		9.2.8.C.10	Determine when there is a need to seek credit counseling and appropriate times to utilize it.
12	Credit management includes making informed choices about sources of credit and requires an understanding of the cost of credit.	9.2.12.C.1	Compare and contrast the financial benefits of different products and services offered by a variety of financial institutions.
		9.2.12.C.2	Compare and compute interest and compound interest and develop an amortization table using business tools.
		9.2.12.C.3	Compute and assess the accumulating effect of interest paid over time when using a variety of sources of credit.
		9.2.12.C.4	Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of various types of mortgages.
	Credit worthiness is dependent on making informed credit decisions and managing debt responsibly.	9.2.12.C.5	Analyze the information contained in a credit report and explain the importance of disputing inaccurate entries.
		9.2.12.C.6	Explain how predictive modeling determines “credit scores.”
		9.2.12.C.7	Explain the rights and responsibilities of buyers and sellers under consumer protection laws, and discuss common unfair or deceptive business practices.
		9.2.12.C.8	Evaluate the implications of personal and corporate bankruptcy for self and others.

Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.2 Personal Financial Literacy: All students will develop skills and strategies that promote personal and financial responsibility related to financial planning, savings, investment, and charitable giving in the global economy.
Strand	D. Planning, Saving, and Investing

By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI)
4	Information about investment options assists with financial planning.	9.2.4.D.1	Determine various ways to save.
	Appropriate application of basic economic principles leads to wiser decisions for individual, family, and business financial planning.	9.2.4.D.2	Explain the concept of “opportunity cost.”
		9.2.4.D.3	Explain what it means to “invest.”
		9.2.4.D.4	Distinguish between saving and investing.
8	Information about investment options assists with financial planning.	9.2.8.D.1	Determine how saving contributes to financial well-being.
		9.2.8.D.2	Differentiate among various savings tools and how to use them most effectively.
		9.2.8.D.3	Differentiate among various investment options.
		9.2.8.D.4	Distinguish between income and investment growth.
	Appropriate application of basic economic principles leads to wiser decisions for individual, family, and business financial planning.	9.2.8.D.5	Explain the economic principle of supply and demand.
		9.2.8.D.6	Relate saving and investing decisions to successful entrepreneurship.
		9.2.8.D.7	Calculate short- and long-term returns on various investments (e.g., stocks, bonds, mutual funds, IRAs, deferred pension plans, and so on).
		9.2.8.D.8	Assess the impact of inflation on economic decisions and lifestyles.
12	Information about investment options assists with financial planning.	9.2.12.D.1	Summarize how investing builds wealth and assists in meeting long- and short-term financial goals.
		9.2.12.D.2	Assess factors that influence financial planning.
		9.2.12.D.3	Justify the use of savings and investment options to meet targeted goals.
		9.2.12.D.4	Analyze processes and vehicles for buying and selling investments.
		9.2.12.D.5	Compare the risk, return, and liquidity of various savings and investment alternatives.
		9.2.12.D.6	Explain how government and independent financial services and products are used to achieve personal financial goals.
	Appropriate application of basic economic principles leads to wiser decisions for individual, family, and business financial planning.	9.2.12.D.7	Relate savings and investment results to achievement of financial goals.
		9.2.12.D.8	Differentiate among various investment products and savings vehicles and how to use them most effectively.
		9.2.12.D.9	Assess the role of revenue-generating assets as mechanisms for accruing and managing wealth.
		9.2.12.D.10	Compare and contrast the past and present role of government in the financial industry and in the regulation of financial markets.
		9.2.12.D.11	Determine the impact of various market events on stock market prices and on other savings and investments.
		9.2.12.D.12	Evaluate how taxes affect the rate of return on savings and investments.
		9.2.12.D.13	Analyze how savings, retirement plans, and other investment options help to shift current income for purposes of tax reporting and filing.

Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.2 Personal Financial Literacy: All students will develop skills and strategies that promote personal and financial responsibility related to financial planning, savings, investment, and charitable giving in the global economy.
Strand	E. Becoming a Critical Consumer

By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI)
4	The ability to prioritize wants and needs assists in making informed investments, purchases, and decisions.	9.2.4.E.1	Determine factors that influence consumer decisions related to money.
	Cost-benefit analysis informs responsible spending practices.	9.2.4.E.2	Identify ways interest rates add to the cost of goods and services.
		9.2.4.E.3	Evaluate financial information from a variety of sources.
		9.2.4.E.4	Apply comparison shopping skills to purchasing decisions.
	Consumer protection includes providing information about the range of products and services and about consumer resources, rights, and responsibilities.	9.2.4.E.5	Explain what it means to be a responsible consumer and the factors to consider when making consumer decisions.
		9.2.4.E.6	Identify personal information that should not be disclosed to others and the possible consequences of doing or not doing so.
		9.2.4.E.7	Compare and contrast product facts versus advertising claims.
8	The ability to prioritize wants and needs assists in making informed investments, purchases, and decisions.	9.2.8.E.1	Prioritize personal wants and needs when making purchases.
	Cost-benefit analysis informs responsible spending practices.	9.2.8.E.2	Analyze interest rates and fees associated with financial services, credit cards, debit cards, and gift cards.
		9.2.8.E.3	Evaluate the appropriateness of different types of monetary transactions (e.g., electronic transfer, check, certified check, money order, gift card, barter) for various situations.
		9.2.8.E.4	Compare the value of goods or services from different sellers when purchasing large quantities and small quantities.
		9.2.8.E.5	Identify the components of written and verbal contracts and the inherent responsibilities of the contracting parties.
	Consumer protection includes providing information about the range of products and services and about consumer resources, rights, and responsibilities.	9.2.8.E.6	Evaluate how fraudulent activities impact consumers, and justify the creation of consumer protection laws.
		9.2.8.E.7	Recognize the techniques and effects of deceptive advertising.
12	The ability to prioritize wants and needs assists in making informed investments, purchases, and decisions.	9.2.12.E.1	Analyze and apply multiple sources of financial information when prioritizing financial decisions.
		9.2.12.E.2	Determine how objective, accurate, and current financial information affects the prioritization of financial decisions.
		9.2.12.E.3	Evaluate how media, bias, purpose, and validity affect the prioritization of consumer decisions and spending.
	Cost-benefit analysis informs responsible spending practices.	9.2.12.E.4	Evaluate business practices and their impact on individuals, families, and societies.
		9.2.12.E.5	Evaluate written and verbal contracts for essential components and for obligations of the lender and borrower.
	Consumer protection includes providing information about the range of products and services and about consumer resources, rights, and responsibilities.	9.2.12.E.6	Apply consumer protection laws to the issues they address.
		9.2.12.E.7	Relate consumer fraud, including online scams and theft of employee time and goods, to laws that protect consumers.
		9.2.12.E.8	Determine when credit counseling is necessary and evaluate the resources available to assist consumers who wish to use it.
		9.2.12.E.9	Determine reasons for the increase of identity theft worldwide and evaluate the extent to which victims of identity theft are successful in fully restoring their personal identities.

Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.2 Personal Financial Literacy: All students will develop skills and strategies that promote personal and financial responsibility related to financial planning, savings, investment, and charitable giving in the global economy.
Strand	F. Civic Financial Responsibility

By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI)
4	The potential for building and using personal wealth includes responsibility to the broader community and an understanding of the legal rights and responsibilities of being a good citizen.	9.2.4.F.1	Demonstrate an understanding of individual financial obligations and community financial obligations.
4		9.2.4.F.2	Relate a country’s economic system of production and consumption to building personal wealth and achieving societal responsibilities.
	Philanthropic, charitable, and entrepreneurial organizations play distinctly different but vitally important roles in supporting the interests of local and global communities.	9.2.4.F.3	Explain the roles of philanthropy, volunteer service, and charitable contributions, and analyze their impact on community development and quality of living.
		9.2.4.F.4	Identify skills related to organizing, managing, and taking on the risks of owning a business.
8	The potential for building and using personal wealth includes responsibility to the broader community and an understanding of the legal rights and responsibilities of being a good citizen.	9.2.8.F.1	Explain how the economic system of production and consumption may be a means to achieve significant societal goals.
		9.2.8.F.2	Examine the implications of legal and ethical behaviors when making financial decisions.
		9.2.8.F.3	Relate the impact of business, government, and consumer fiscal responsibility to the economy and to personal finance.
	Philanthropic, charitable, and entrepreneurial organizations play distinctly different but vitally important roles in supporting the interests of local and global communities.	9.2.8.F.4	Calculate appropriate amounts of charitable giving based on current financial status.
		9.2.8.F.5	Determine opportunities for micro-financing of global charities and causes.
12	The potential for building and using personal wealth includes responsibility to the broader community and an understanding of the legal rights and responsibilities of being a good citizen.	9.2.12.F.1	Demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships among attitudes, assumptions, and patterns of behavior regarding money, saving, investing, and work across cultures.
		9.2.12.F.2	Summarize the concept and types of taxation used to fund public initiatives.
		9.2.12.F.3	Assess the impact of emerging global economic events on financial planning.
		9.2.12.F.4	Analyze how citizen decisions and actions can influence the use of economic resources to achieve societal goals and provide individual services.
		9.2.12.F.5	Summarize the purpose and importance of a will.
	Philanthropic, charitable, and entrepreneurial organizations play distinctly different but vitally important roles in supporting the interests of local and global communities.	9.2.12.F.6	Compare and contrast the role of philanthropy, volunteer service, and charities in community development and quality of life in a variety of cultures.
		9.2.12.F.7	Explain the concept and forms of taxation and justify the use of taxation to fund public activities and initiatives.
		9.2.12.F.8	Evaluate the effects of entrepreneurship on economic stability and quality of living in local and global communities.
		9.2.12.F.9	Assess the impact of the global economy on entrepreneurial opportunities.

Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.2 Personal Financial Literacy: All students will develop skills and strategies that promote personal and financial responsibility related to financial planning, savings, investment, and charitable giving in the global economy.
Strand	G. Risk Management and Insurance

By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI)
4	There are common financial risks and ways to manage risks.	9.2.4.G.1	Summarize common types of financial risks and basic risk management strategies.
	Insurance is designed to protect the consumer against unintended losses.	9.2.4.G.2	Explain the importance of protection against financial loss and reasons for risk assessment.
		9.2.4.G.3	Describe how valuable items might be damaged or lost and ways to protect them.
8	There are common financial risks and ways to manage risks.	9.2.8.G.1	Compare the impact of losses associated with different types of financial risk.
8	There are common financial risks and ways to manage risks.	9.2.8.G.2	Explain why it is important to develop plans for protecting current and future personal assets against loss.
	Insurance is designed to protect the consumer against unintended losses.	9.2.8.G.3	Explain the purpose and importance of health, disability, life, and consumer insurance protection.
		9.2.8.G.4	Determine criteria for deciding the amount of insurance protection needed.
		9.2.8.G.5	Analyze the need for and value of different types of insurance and the impact of deductibles.
		9.2.8.G.6	Evaluate the need for different types of extended warranties.
12	There are common financial risks and ways to manage risks.	9.2.12.G.1	Analyze risks and benefits in various financial situations.
	Insurance is designed to protect the consumer against unintended losses.	9.2.12.G.2	Differentiate between property and liability insurance protection.
		9.2.12.G.3	Compare the cost of various types of insurance (e.g., life, homeowners, motor vehicle) for the same product or service, given different liability limits and risk factors.
		9.2.12.G.4	Evaluate individual and family needs for insurance protection using opportunity-cost analysis.
		9.2.12.G.5	Compare insurance policy coverage limits and related premiums and deductibles to minimize costs.
		9.2.12.G.6	Differentiate the costs and benefits of renter’s and homeowner’s insurance.
		9.2.12.G.7	Compare sources of health and disability coverage, including employee benefit plans, with options in another country.
		9.2.12.G.8	Compare and contrast options for long-term healthcare insurance for home care and external care.
		9.2.12.G.9	Explain how to self-insure and how to determine when self-insurance is appropriate.
		9.2.12.G.10	Determine when and why it may be appropriate for the government to provide insurance coverage, rather than private industry.

9.3 Career Awareness, Exploration, and Preparation
Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.3 Career Awareness, Exploration, and Preparation: All students will apply knowledge about and engage in the process of career awareness, exploration, and preparation in order to navigate the globally competitive work environment of the information age.
Strand	A. Career Awareness

By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI)
4	Career awareness includes an understanding of the world of work and the knowledge and skills needed for traditional and nontraditional jobs and careers.	9.3.4.A.1	Identify reasons why people work and discuss how work can help a person achieve personal goals.
		9.3.4.A.2	Identify various life roles and civic and work-related activities in the school, home, and community.
		9.3.4.A.3	Appraise personal likes and dislikes and identify careers that might be suited to personal likes.
		9.3.4.A.4	Identify qualifications needed to pursue traditional and nontraditional careers and occupations.
		9.3.4.A.5	Locate career information using a variety of resources.
		9.3.4.A.6	Explain why knowledge and skills acquired in the elementary grades lay the foundation for the future academic and career success.

Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.3 Career Awareness, Exploration, and Preparation: All students will apply knowledge about and engage in the process of career awareness, exploration, and preparation in order to navigate the globally competitive work environment of the information age.
Strand	B. Career Exploration

By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI)
8	Career exploration includes investigation of the contemporary workplace and an understanding of the relationships among personal abilities, education, and knowledge and skills needed to pursue 21st-century occupations and careers.	9.3.8.B.1	Develop a Personalized Student Learning Plan that includes information about career areas of interest with the assistance of adult mentors.
		9.3.8.B.2	Identify common knowledge, skills, and abilities needed within the federal 16 Career Clusters.
		9.3.8.B.3	Evaluate personal abilities, interests, and motivations and discuss how they might influence job and career selection.
		9.3.8.B.4	Identify high school and county career and technical school courses and programs that support career or occupational areas of interest.
		9.3.8.B.5	Use workplace readiness skills and career information learned from job shadowing, high school visits, speakers, volunteering, or other career exploration activities to assist with career exploration.
		9.3.8.B.6	Evaluate communication, collaboration, and leadership skills and how they might be further developed in preparation for a future career through involvement in school, home, work, and extracurricular activities.
		9.3.8.B.7	Explain what is meant by “jobs” and “careers,” and examine how each tends to be distributed regionally, nationally, and globally.
		9.3.8.B.8	Compare and contrast how traditional and nontraditional occupational roles have changed or remained the same regionally, nationally, and globally.
		9.3.8.B.9	Inventory the requirements for entering different career areas of interest using online job information, such as the federal Occupational Information Network (O*NET) or the New Jersey State Career Development Website, and determine why those requirements are needed for success in a chosen career.
		9.3.8.B.10	Evaluate employment trends (including job outlook and wage trends) in areas of career interest using online resources, such as the federal Occupational Information Network (O*NET) or the New Jersey State Career Development Website.
		9.3.8.B.11	Prepare a sample résumé and cover letter as part of an application for part-time or summer employment.
		9.3.8.B.12	Explain how personal behavior, dress, attitudes, and other choices can impact the success or failure of a job applicant.
	State and federal agencies are responsible for regulating workplaces to ensure that employees are safe from harm and exploitation.	9.3.8.B.13	Locate information about working papers, including what is required to obtain them and who must sign them.
		9.3.8.B.14	Use online state and federal agency resources to identify jobs that are permitted or prohibited for minors.
	Both employers and employees have professional, legal, and ethical responsibilities in the workplace and in the global marketplace.	9.3.8.B.15	Analyze a past or current local, national, or international incident that violated professional, legal, and/or ethical responsibilities in an employment setting, and explain the impact of the incident on employees and others.
	There is a relationship between personal behavior and employability.	9.3.8.B.16	Relate academic achievement, as represented by high school diplomas, college degrees, and industry credentials, to employability and to potential level of income.
		9.3.8.B.17	Recognize that an individual’s online behavior (e.g., social networking, photo exchanges, video postings) may impact opportunities for employment or advancement.
		9.3.8.B.18	Compare and contrast current and past employer hiring and employment practices related to substance use (e.g., tobacco, drugs, and alcohol).

Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.3 Career Awareness, Exploration, and Preparation: All students will apply knowledge about and engage in the process of career awareness, exploration, and preparation in order to navigate the globally competitive work environment of the information age.
Strand	C. Career Preparation

By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI)
12	Career preparation requires purposeful planning based on research, self-knowledge, and informed choices.	9.3.12.C.1	Assess and modify Personalized Student Learning Plans to support declared career goals.
		9.3.12.C.2	Characterize education and skills needed to achieve career goals, and take steps to prepare for postsecondary options, including making course selections, preparing for and taking assessments, and participating in extra-curricular activities.
		9.3.12.C.3	Develop personal interests and activities that support declared career goals and plans.
		9.3.12.C.4	Use online resources to examine licensing, certification, and credentialing requirements at the local, state, and national levels to maintain compliance with industry requirements in areas of career interest.
		9.3.12.C.5	Identify transferable skills in career choices and design alternative career plans based on those skills.
		9.3.12.C.6	Develop job readiness skills by participating in structured learning experiences and employment seeking opportunities.
		9.3.12.C.7	Pursue a variety of activities related to career preparation (e.g., volunteer, seek employment, and/or apply for training grants, higher education grants, and loans).
		9.3.12.C.8	Interpret how changing economic and societal needs influence employment trends and future education.
		9.3.12.C.9	Investigate career opportunities in the United States or abroad that involve working with people from diverse cultures and that require knowledge of other languages or cultures.
		9.3.12.C.10	Differentiate entrepreneurship opportunities as options for career planning, and identify the knowledge, skills, abilities, and resources required for owning a business.
	State and federal laws and regulations require specific employment and workplace safety and health policies and procedures in order to ensure that workers are free from exploitation and to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.	9.3.12.C.11	Evaluate the responsibilities of employers and employees for maintaining workplace safety, and explain health rights related to a particular occupation/career.
		9.3.12.C.12	Determine the impact of past and/or recent lawsuits and/or court decisions regarding employment laws.
		9.3.12.C.13	Comply with workplace child labor regulations and safety and health policies during structured learning experiences.
	Both employers and employees have professional, legal, and ethical responsibilities in the workplace and in the global marketplace.	9.3.12.C.14	Interpret and justify written employer organizational policies and procedures for job performance.
		9.3.12.C.15	Propose potential solutions for current workplace ethics court cases involving multinational companies.
		9.3.12.C.16	Determine the consequences of quality control failures in the United States and in another country based on issues reported in the media.
		9.3.12.C.17	Analyze relationships between companies and the communities in which they are located, and explain how the presence of companies in a community may have a positive or negative impact.
	There is a relationship between personal behavior and employability.	9.3.12.C.18	Determine how an individual’s driving record (e.g., tickets, points, penalties for driving while intoxicated) and/or credit score may impact opportunities for employment, job retention, or job advancement.
		9.3.12.C.19	Compare and contrast employee substance abuse policies (e.g., tobacco, drugs, and alcohol) by industry sector.
		9.3.12.C.20	Analyze employment trends by industry sector to determine how employment and training requirements change over time.
		9.3.12.C.21	Determine the extent to which an individual’s online behavior (e.g., social networking, photo exchanges, video postings) may impact opportunities for employment, job retention, or job advancement.
		9.3.12.C.22	Compare and contrast New Jersey school district policies with employer policies related to individual behavior and responsibilities (e.g., absenteeism and tardiness, plagiarism, harassment).
		9.3.12.C.23	Determine job entrance criteria (e.g., education credentials, math/writing/reading comprehension tests, drug tests) used by employers in various industry sectors.
		9.3.12.C.24	Analyze why employers use different interview techniques.

CAREER CLUSTERS TABLE

Career Clusters Table

All New Jersey career and technical education programs fall under one of the 16 career clusters of the States’ Career Clusters Initiative. Each career cluster is listed in the first column of the Career Clusters Table, below, along with a link to the standards document for that cluster. The second column provides a description of each career cluster. The third column shows how the organization of each career cluster is further refined into career pathways.

In standard 9.4, each of the 16 career clusters is listed as a strand (the identifier for each strand—9.4.A through 9.4.P—is also shown in column one of the Career Clusters Table). In each of the 16 career cluster charts, there are two types of cumulative progress indicators (CPIs): (1) general academic CPIs that are common to all 16 career clusters, which are italicized; and, (2) CPIs that are common to occupations found within the career cluster. CPIs found in the career pathway charts are specific to occupations found within the career pathway.

CAREER CLUSTERS TABLE
Career Cluster Name	Career Cluster Description	Career Pathways
9.4.A Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources	The Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Career Cluster includes occupations and careers in production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources, including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products/resources.	Food Products and Processing Systems Plant Systems Animal Systems Power, Structural, and Technical Systems Natural Resources Systems Environmental Service Systems Agribusiness Systems
9.4.B Architecture & Construction	The Architecture & Construction Career Cluster includes occupations and careers in designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining the built environment.	Design/Pre-Construction Construction Maintenance/Operations
9.4.C Arts, A/V Technology & Communications	The Arts, A/V Technology & Communications Career Cluster includes occupations and careers in designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content, including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services.	Audio & Video Technology and Film Journalism & Broadcasting Printing Technologies Performing Arts Telecommunications Technologies Visual Arts
9.4.D Business, Management & Administration	The Business, Management & Administration Career Cluster includes occupations and careers in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations.	Administrative Services Business Information Technology General Management Business Financial Management & Accounting Human Resources Operations Management
9.4.E Education & Training	The Education & Training Career Cluster includes occupations and careers in planning, managing, and providing education and training services and related learning support services.	Professional Support Services Teaching & Training
9.4.F Finance	The Finance Career Cluster includes occupations and careers in planning, services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management.	Accounting Banking Business Finance Insurance Securities & Investments
9.4.G Government & Public Administration	The Government & Public Administration Career Cluster includes occupations and careers in executing governmental functions to include governance, national security, foreign service, planning, revenue and taxation, regulation, and management and administration at the local, state, and federal levels.	Governance Foreign Service Planning National Security
9.4.H Health Science	The Health Science Career Cluster includes occupations and careers in planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnological research and development.	Therapeutic Services Diagnostics Services Health Informatics Support Services Biotechnology Research & Development
9.4.I Hospitality & Tourism	The Hospitality & Tourism Career Cluster encompasses the management, marketing, and operations of restaurants and other foodservices, lodging, attractions, recreation events, and travel related services.	Restaurants & Food & Beverage Services Lodging Travel & Tourism Recreation, Amusements, & Attractions
9.4.J Human Services	The Human Services Career Cluster includes occupations and careers in educating and preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs.	Early Childhood Development & Services Family & Community Services Personal Care Services Consumer Services
9.4.K Information Technology	The Information Technology Career Cluster includes occupations and careers in building linkages for entry level, technical, and professional careers related to the design, development, support, and management of hardware, software, Internet, multimedia, and systems integration services.	Network Systems Information Support & Services Web & Digital Communication Programming & Software Development
9.4.L Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security	The Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Career Cluster includes occupations and careers in planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, corrections, protective services, and homeland security, including professional and technical support.	Correction Services Fire & Emergency Management Services Security & Protective Services Law Enforcement Services Legal Services
9.4.M Manufacturing	The Manufacturing Career Cluster includes occupations and careers in planning, managing, and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities, such as production planning and control, maintenance, and manufacturing/process engineering.	Manufacturing Production Process Development Production Maintenance, Installation, & Repair Quality Assurance Logistics &Inventory Control Health, Safety, & Environmental Assurance
9.4.N Marketing, Sales & Service	The Marketing, Sales & Service Career Cluster includes occupations and careers in planning, managing, and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives.	Marketing Communications Marketing Management Marketing Research Management & Entrepreneurship Merchandising Professional Sales & Marketing
9.4.O Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics	The Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Career Cluster includes occupations and careers in planning, managing, and providing scientific research and professional and technical services (e.g., physical science, social science, engineering), including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services.	Engineering & Technology Science & Mathematics
9.4.P Transportation, Distribution & Logistic	The Transportation, Distrib ution & Logistics Career Cluster includes occupations and careers in planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail, and water and related professional and technical support services, such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment and facility maintenance.	Transportation Operations Logistics Planning & Management Services Warehousing & Distribution Center Operations Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance Transportation Systems/Infrastructure Planning, Management, & Regulation Health, Safety, & Environmental Management Sales & Service

9.4 Career and Technical Education
A. Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Career Cluster
Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.4 Career and Technical Education: All students who complete a career and technical education program will acquire academic and technical skills for careers in emerging and established professions that lead to technical skill proficiency, credentials, certificates, licenses, and/or degrees. (For descriptions of the 16 career clusters, see the Career Clusters Table.)
Strand	A. Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Career Cluster

By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI) CPIs in italics are common to all 16 career clusters.
12	Academic Foundations: Academic concepts lay the foundation for the full range of career and postsecondary education opportunities within the career cluster.	9.4.12.A.1	Demonstrate language arts knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of postsecondary education and career opportunities.
		9.4.12.A.2	Demonstrate mathematics knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of postsecondary education and career opportunities.
		9.4.12.A.3	Demonstrate science knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of postsecondary education and career opportunities.
	Communication Skills: All clusters rely on effective oral and written communication strategies for creating, expressing, and interpreting information and ideas that incorporate technical terminology and information.	9.4.12.A.4	Select and employ appropriate reading and communication strategies to learn and use technical concepts and vocabulary in practice.
		9.4.12.A.5	Demonstrate use of the concepts, strategies, and systems for obtaining and conveying ideas and information to enhance communication.
		9.4.12.A.6	Locate, organize, and reference written information from various sources to communicate with others.
		9.4.12.A.7	Evaluate and use information resources to accomplish specific occupational tasks.
		9.4.12.A.8	Use correct grammar, punctuation, and terminology to write and edit documents.
		9.4.12.A.9	Develop and deliver formal and informal presentations using appropriate media to engage and inform audiences.
		9.4.12.A.10	Interpret verbal and nonverbal cues/behaviors to enhance communication.
		9.4.12.A.11	Apply active listening skills to obtain and clarify information.
		9.4.12.A.12	Develop and interpret tables, charts, and figures to support written and oral communications.
		9.4.12.A.13	Listen to and speak with diverse individuals to enhance communication skills.
		9.4.12.A.14	Exhibit public relations skills in order to increase internal and external customer satisfaction.
		9.4.12.A.15	Use oral and written communication skills in creating, expressing, and interpreting information and ideas, including technical terminology and information related to this cluster.
	Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Critical and creative thinking strategies facilitate innovation and problem-solving independently and in teams.	9.4.12.A.16	Employ critical thinking skills (e.g., analyze, synthesize, and evaluate) independently and in teams to solve problems and make decisions.
		9.4.12.A.17	Employ critical thinking and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
		9.4.12.A.18	Identify, write, and monitor performance goals to guide progress in assigned areas of responsibility and accountability.
		9.4.12.A.19	Conduct technical research to gather information necessary for decision-making.
		9.4.12.A.20	Access and utilize suitable resources to identify and study public policies, issues, and regulations impacting this cluster.
	Information Technology Applications: Technology is used to access, manage, integrate, and disseminate information.	9.4.12.A.21	Employ technological tools to expedite workflow.
		9.4.12.A.22	Operate electronic mail applications to communicate.
		9.4.12.A.23	Operate Internet applications to perform tasks.
		9.4.12.A.24	Operate writing and publishing applications to prepare business communications.
		9.4.12.A.25	Operate presentation applications to prepare and deliver presentations.
		9.4.12.A.26	Employ spreadsheet applications to organize and manipulate data.
		9.4.12.A.27	Employ database applications to manage data.
		9.4.12.A.28	Employ collaborative/groupware applications to facilitate group work.
		9.4.12.A.29	Employ computer operations applications to manage work tasks.
		9.4.12.A.30	Use computer-based equipment (containing embedded computers or processors) to control devices.
		9.4.12.A.31	Access, manage, integrate, and disseminate information using information technology tools specific to this cluster in order to facilitate people, machines, and logistics.
	Systems: Roles within teams, work units, departments, organizations, inter-organizational systems, and the larger environment impact business operations. Key organizational systems impact organizational performance and the quality of products and services. Understanding the global context of 21st-century industries and careers impacts business operations.	9.4.12.A.32	Describe the nature and types of business organizations to build an understanding of the scope of organizations.
		9.4.12.A.33	Describe and use quality control systems and practices to ensure quality products and services.
		9.4.12.A.34	Examine and summarize roles within teams, work units, departments, organizations, inter-organizational systems, and the larger environment to understand the nature and scope of this cluster and related organizations.
		9.4.12.A.35	Identify how key organizational systems affect organizational performance and the quality of products and services to demonstrate an understanding of how systems are managed and improved in this cluster.
	Safety, Health, and Environment: Implementation of health, safety, and environmental management systems and organizational policies and procedures impacts organizational performance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.	9.4.12.A.36	Demonstrate knowledge of personal and jobsite safety rules and regulations to maintain safe and healthful working conditions and environments.
		9.4.12.A.37	Demonstrate knowledge of employee rights and responsibilities and employers’ obligations to maintain workplace safety and health.
		9.4.12.A.38	Identify emergency procedures that are necessary to provide aid in workplace accidents.
		9.4.12.A.39	Identify response techniques to create a disaster and/or emergency response plan.
		9.4.12.A.40	Explain health, safety, and environmental management systems in organizations and their importance to organizational performance and regulatory compliance.
		9.4.12.A.41	Evaluate organizational policies and procedures that contribute to continuous improvement in performance and compliance.
		9.4.12.A.42	Demonstrate knowledge of safe and healthful working conditions and environments that adhere to employee rights and responsibilities and employer obligations in order to promote well-being in workplaces in this cluster.
		9.4.12.A.43	Identify and assess types and sources of workplace hazards common to this cluster in order to demonstrate a working understanding of key health and safety concerns.
		9.4.12.A.44	Examine and summarize the importance of using health, safety, and environmental management systems in organizations in this cluster to express their importance to organizational performance and regulatory compliance.
	Leadership and Teamwork: Effective leadership and teamwork strategies foster collaboration and cooperation between business units, business partners, and business associates toward the accomplishment of organizational goals.	9.4.12.A.45	Employ leadership skills to accomplish goals and objectives.
		9.4.12.A.46	Employ organizational skills to foster positive working relationships and accomplish organizational goals.
		9.4.12.A.47	Employ teamwork skills to achieve collective goals and use team members’ talents effectively.
		9.4.12.A.48	Establish and maintain effective relationships in order to accomplish objectives and tasks.
		9.4.12.A.49	Conduct and participate in meetings to accomplish tasks.
		9.4.12.A.50	Employ mentoring skills to assist others.
	Ethics and Legal Responsibilities: Legal responsibilities, professional ethics, and codes of conduct affect management practices, business performance, and regulatory compliance, as well as the confidence of customers, business partners, and investors.	9.4.12.A.51	Apply ethical reasoning to a variety of situations in order to make ethical decisions.
		9.4.12.A.52	Interpret and explain written organizational policies and procedures that help workers perform their tasks according to employer rules and expectations.
		9.4.12.A.53	Demonstrate ethics specific to occupations in this cluster in order to reflect effective stewardship of resources.
	Employability and Career Development: Employability skills and career and entrepreneurship opportunities build the capacity for successful careers in a global economy.	9.4.12.A.54	Identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors and personal qualities needed to succeed.
		9.4.12.A.55	Develop a Personalized Student Learning Plan to meet career goals and objectives.
		9.4.12.A.56	Demonstrate skills related to seeking and applying for employment in a desired job.
		9.4.12.A.57	Maintain a career portfolio to document knowledge, skills, and experience in a career field.
		9.4.12.A.58	Demonstrate skills in evaluating and comparing employment opportunities in order to accept employment positions that match career goals.
		9.4.12.A.59	Identify and exhibit traits for retaining employment.
		9.4.12.A.60	Identify and explore careers in one or more career pathways to build an understanding of the opportunities available in the cluster.
		9.4.12.A.61	Examine requirements for career advancement to plan for continuing education and training.
		9.4.12.A.62	Research professional development opportunities needed to keep current on relevant trends and information within the cluster.
		9.4.12.A.63	Examine licensing, certification, and credentialing requirements at the national, state, and local levels to maintain compliance with industry requirements.
		9.4.12.A.64	Examine employment opportunities in entrepreneurship as an option for career planning.
		9.4.12.A.65	Explain written organizational policies, rules, and procedures that are common to this cluster and that are used to help employees perform their jobs effectively.
		9.4.12.A.66	Select, research, and examine critical aspects of careers in one or more pathways in order to gain an understanding of the breadth of occupations within this cluster.
	Technical Skills: Technical knowledge and skills play a role in all careers within the cluster and pathway.	9.4.12.A.67	Employ information management techniques and strategies to assist in decision-making.
		9.4.12.A.68	Employ planning and time management skills and tools to enhance results and complete work tasks.
		9.4.12.A.69	Demonstrate knowledge of tools, equipment, machinery, and technology used in this cluster.
		9.4.12.A.70	Compare and contrast issues affecting this cluster to demonstrate an understanding of the trends and issues important to careers in this field.
		9.4.12.A.71	Envision emerging technologies and future effects of globalization, and project the influence of these on widespread markets to demonstrate an understanding of technologies and trends that are likely to impact the cluster.

Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.4 Career and Technical Education. All students who complete a career and technical education program will acquire academic and technical skills for careers in emerging and established professions that lead to technical skill proficiency, credentials, certificates, licenses, and/or degrees. (For descriptions of the 16 career clusters, see the Career Clusters Table.)
Strand	A. Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Career Cluster
Pathway	(1) Food Products and Processing Systems Pathway
By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI)
12	Academic Foundations: Academic concepts lay the foundation for the full range of career and postsecondary education opportunities within the career cluster.	9.4.12.A.(1).1	Examine and conduct food product development and research activities that demonstrate application of food science principles to enhance product quality and appeal.
	Systems: Roles within teams, work units, departments, organizations, inter-organizational systems, and the larger environment impact business operations. Key organizational systems impact organizational performance and the quality of products and services. Understanding the global context of 21st-century industries and careers impacts business operations.	9.4.12.A.(1).2	Design procedures and plans that demonstrate application of food processing principles to manage quality control in the food product and processing industry.
		9.4.12.A.(1).3	Plan services associated with the preservation and packaging of food and food products to prepare products for distribution.
	Safety, Health, and Environment: Implementation of health, safety, and environmental management systems and organizational policies and procedures impacts organizational performance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.	9.4.12.A.(1).4	Identify and apply food processing, handling, and storage factors to demonstrate their potential impact on product quality and safety, including bioterrorism concerns.

Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.4 Career and Technical Education. All students who complete a career and technical education program will acquire academic and technical skills for careers in emerging and established professions that lead to technical skill proficiency, credentials, certificates, licenses, and/or degrees. (For descriptions of the 16 career clusters, see the Career Clusters Table.)
Strand	A. Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Career Cluster
Pathway	(2) Plant Systems
By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI)
12	Academic Foundations: Academic concepts lay the foundation for the full range of career and postsecondary education opportunities within the career cluster.	9.4.12.A.(2).1	Examine and apply knowledge of basic plant anatomy and physiology, using taxonomic and other classifications to build a working understanding of functional differences among plant structures.
	Technical Skills: Technical knowledge and skills play a role in all careers within the cluster and pathway.	9.4.12.A.(2).2	Describe and implement the principles of plant production and management in both domesticated and natural environments, applying principles of anatomy and physiology to enhance plant production.
		9.4.12.A.(2).3	Evaluate and implement the fundamentals of production and harvesting when producing plants to demonstrate plant management and production techniques.
		9.4.12.A.(2).4	Exercise elements of design commonly used by professionals in plant systems careers by enhancing an environment (e.g., floral, forest, landscape, or farm) for a variety of purposes.

Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.4 Career and Technical Education. All students who complete a career and technical education program will acquire academic and technical skills for careers in emerging and established professions that lead to technical skill proficiency, credentials, certificates, licenses, and/or degrees. (For descriptions of the 16 career clusters, see the Career Clusters Table.)
Strand	A. Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Career Cluster
Pathway	(3) Animal Systems
By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI)
12	Safety, Health, and Environment: Implementation of health, safety, and environmental management systems and organizational policies and procedures impacts organizational performance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.	9.4.12.A.(3).1	Recognize and interpret animal behaviors and execute protocols for safe handling to protect both animals and humans.
	Technical Skills: Technical knowledge and skills play a role in all careers within the cluster and pathway.	9.4.12.A.(3).2	Describe and implement the principles of animal production and management in domesticated and/or natural environments, applying knowledge of anatomy and physiology to enhance animal production.
		9.4.12.A.(3).3	Analyze and implement proper nutrition using accepted protocols and processes to maintain animal performance.
		9.4.12.A.(3).4	Analyze and summarize factors that influence an animal’s reproductive cycle to demonstrate an understanding of the species.
		9.4.12.A.(3).5	Evaluate environmental factors affecting animal performance and implement procedures for enhancing performance to demonstrate effective application of principles to optimize performance.

Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.4 Career and Technical Education. All students who complete a career and technical education program will acquire academic and technical skills for careers in emerging and established professions that lead to technical skill proficiency, credentials, certificates, licenses, and/or degrees. (For descriptions of the 16 career clusters, see the Career Clusters Table.)
Strand	A. Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Career Cluster
Pathway	(4) Power, Structural, and Technical Systems
By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI)
12	Systems: Roles within teams, work units, departments, organizations, inter-organizational systems, and the larger environment impact business operations. Key organizational systems impact organizational performance and the quality of products and services. Understanding the global context of 21st-century industries and careers impacts business operations.	9.4.12.A.(4).1	Examine structural requirements and estimate project costs in order to facilitate effective planning for projects within this pathway.
12		9.4.12.A.(4).2	Plan design and construction support services to facilitate the development of agricultural machinery, equipment, buildings, structures, and technical systems.
	Ethics and Legal Responsibilities: Legal responsibilities, professional ethics, and codes of conduct affect management practices, business performance, and regulatory compliance, as well as the confidence of customers, business partners, and investors.	9.4.12.A.(4).3	Read and relate structural plans to specifications and building codes to facilitate building construction.
	Technical Skills: Technical knowledge and skills play a role in all careers within the cluster and pathway.	9.4.12.A.(4).4	Explain physical science principles and apply them to engineering applications involving mechanical equipment, structures, biological systems, land treatment, power utilization, and technology to facilitate work within this pathway.
		9.4.12.A.(4).5	Explain principles of operation and maintenance and apply them to mechanical equipment, structures, biological systems, land treatment, power utilization, and technology to facilitate work within this pathway.
		9.4.12.A.(4).6	Explain principles of service and repair and apply them to mechanical equipment, structures, biological systems, land treatment, power utilization, and technology in order to maintain equipment used in this pathway.
		9.4.12.A.(4).7	Construct technical sketches, drawings, and plans using basic skills in blueprint design and development to facilitate design tasks within this pathway.
		9.4.12.A.(4).8	Identify a variety of technologies available to accomplish fast, accurate production in the workplaces in this pathway.
		9.4.12.A.(4).9	Assess control systems that use available power sources to facilitate work within agricultural systems.
		9.4.12.A.(4).10	Examine and summarize applications of geospatial technology to demonstrate a broad knowledge of technologies influencing the pathway.

Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.4 Career and Technical Education. All students who complete a career and technical education program will acquire academic and technical skills for careers in emerging and established professions that lead to technical skill proficiency, credentials, certificates, licenses, and/or degrees. (For descriptions of the 16 career clusters, see the Career Clusters Table.)
Strand	A. Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Career Cluster
Pathway	(5) Natural Resources Systems
By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI)
12	Communication Skills: All clusters rely on effective oral and written communication strategies for creating, expressing, and interpreting information and ideas that incorporate technical terminology and information.	9.4.12.A.(5).1	Communicate about natural resources using effective public venues to heighten awareness regarding conservation and resource preservation.
12		9.4.12.A.(5).2	Communicate about natural resource production practices and processing procedures to heighten public awareness regarding the responsible and sustainable use of natural resources.
	Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Critical and creative thinking strategies facilitate innovation and problem-solving independently and in teams.	9.4.12.A.(5).3	Apply scientific principles and processes to natural resource system problems and issues when planning natural resource management activities, to demonstrate understanding of the need, feasibility, and application of logical, reasoned solutions.
	Systems: Roles within teams, work units, departments, organizations, inter-organizational systems, and the larger environment impact business operations. Key organizational systems impact organizational performance and the quality of products and services. Understanding the global context of 21st-century industries and careers impacts business operations.	9.4.12.A.(5).4	Identify, describe, and develop system management activities in natural habitats to demonstrate recognition of the important relationship between natural resource preservation and human intervention.
	Technical Skills: Technical knowledge and skills play a role in all careers within the cluster and pathway.	9.4.12.A.(5).5	Practice responsible control and management procedures and techniques to protect or maintain natural resources in a variety of settings in this pathway.

Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.4 Career and Technical Education. All students who complete a career and technical education program will acquire academic and technical skills for careers in emerging and established professions that lead to technical skill proficiency, credentials, certificates, licenses, and/or degrees. (For descriptions of the 16 career clusters, see the Career Clusters Table.)
Strand	A. Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Career Cluster
Pathway	(6) Environmental Service Systems
By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI)
12	Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Critical and creative thinking strategies facilitate innovation and problem-solving independently and in teams.	9.4.12.A.(6).1	Apply scientific principles to the study of environmental service systems in order to facilitate development of solutions to environmental issues, problems, and applications.
	Systems: Roles within teams, work units, departments, organizations, inter-organizational systems, and the larger environment impact business operations. Key organizational systems impact organizational performance and the quality of products and services. Understanding the global context of 21st-century industries and careers impacts business operations.	9.4.12.A.(6).2	Apply scientific principles to environmental systems management activities.
		9.4.12.A.(6).3	Identify and describe environmental service systems needed to manage a facility environment (e.g., pollution control, water treatment, wastewater treatment, solid waste management, and energy).
	Ethics and Legal Responsibilities: Legal responsibilities, professional ethics, and codes of conduct affect management practices, business performance, and regulatory compliance, as well as the confidence of customers, business partners, and investors.	9.4.12.A.(6).4	Examine and interpret public policies and regulations impacting environmental services to determine their effect on building operations.
	Technical Skills: Technical knowledge and skills play a role in all careers within the cluster and pathway.	9.4.12.A.(6).5	Evaluate environmental services using analytic procedures and instruments.
		9.4.12.A.(6).6	Use surveying and drafting tools, equipment, machinery, and technology to accomplish planning and other tasks in this pathway.

Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.4 Career and Technical Education. All students who complete a career and technical education program will acquire academic and technical skills for careers in emerging and established professions that lead to technical skill proficiency, credentials, certificates, licenses, and/or degrees. (For descriptions of the 16 career clusters, see the Career Clusters Table.)
Strand	A. Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Career Cluster
Pathway	(7) Agribusiness Systems
By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI)
12	Systems: Roles within teams, work units, departments, organizations, inter-organizational systems, and the larger environment impact business operations. Key organizational systems impact organizational performance and the quality of products and services. Understanding the global context of 21st-century industries and careers impacts business operations.	9.4.12.A.(7).1	Develop budget, credit, and optimal application of business assets to promote business financial health, using generally accepted accounting principles to promote business financial well-being.
12		9.4.12.A.(7).2	Assess and describe inventory management using industry-specific concepts and inventory control practices to ensure adequate inventory for business demand.
	Leadership and Teamwork: Effective leadership and teamwork strategies foster collaboration and cooperation between business units, business partners, and business associates toward the accomplishment of organizational goals.	9.4.12.A.(7).3	Employ leadership skills to accomplish goals and objectives common to business environments in this industry.
	Technical Skills: Technical knowledge and skills play a role in all careers within the cluster and pathway.	9.4.12.A.(7).4	Demonstrate good recordkeeping strategies and techniques to accomplish business objectives common to this industry.
		9.4.12.A.(7).5	Appraise, select, and employ technological resources to accomplish business objectives common to this industry.
		9.4.12.A.(7).6	Describe sales and marketing principles common to organizations in this pathway to accomplish business objectives.

B. Architecture & Construction Career Cluster
Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.4 Career and Technical Education: All students who complete a career and technical education program will acquire academic and technical skills for careers in emerging and established professions that lead to technical skill proficiency, credentials, certificates, licenses, and/or degrees. (For descriptions of the 16 career clusters, see the Career Clusters Table.)
Strand	B. Architecture & Construction Career Cluster

By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI) CPIs in italics are common to all 16 career clusters.
12	Academic Foundations: Academic concepts lay the foundation for the full range of career and postsecondary education opportunities within the career cluster.	9.4.12.B.1	Demonstrate language arts knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of postsecondary education and career opportunities.
		9.4.12.B.2	Demonstrate mathematics knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of postsecondary education and career opportunities.
		9.4.12.B.3	Demonstrate science knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of postsecondary education and career opportunities.
		9.4.12.B.4	Perform math operations, such as estimating and distributing materials and supplies, to complete classroom/workplace tasks.
		9.4.12.B.5	Apply principles of physics, as they relate to worksite/jobsite situations, to work with materials and load applications.
	Communication Skills: All clusters rely on effective oral and written communication strategies for creating, expressing, and interpreting information and ideas that incorporate technical terminology and information.	9.4.12.B.6	Select and employ appropriate reading and communication strategies to learn and use technical concepts and vocabulary in practice.
		9.4.12.B.7	Demonstrate use of the concepts, strategies, and systems for obtaining and conveying ideas and information to enhance communication.
		9.4.12.B.8	Locate, organize, and reference written information from various sources to communicate with others.
		9.4.12.B.9	Evaluate and use information resources to accomplish specific occupational tasks.
		9.4.12.B.10	Use correct grammar, punctuation, and terminology to write and edit documents.
		9.4.12.B.11	Develop and deliver formal and informal presentations using appropriate media to engage and inform audiences.
		9.4.12.B.12	Interpret verbal and nonverbal cues/behaviors to enhance communication.
		9.4.12.B.13	Apply active listening skills to obtain and clarify information.
		9.4.12.B.14	Develop and interpret tables, charts, and figures to support written and oral communications.
		9.4.12.B.15	Listen to and speak with diverse individuals to enhance communication skills.
		9.4.12.B.16	Exhibit public relations skills in order to increase internal and external customer satisfaction.
		9.4.12.B.17	Use vocabulary and visual cues commonly used in design and construction to communicate successfully.
	Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Critical and creative thinking strategies facilitate innovation and problem-solving independently and in teams.	9.4.12.B.18	Employ critical thinking skills (e.g., analyze, synthesize, and evaluate) independently and in teams to solve problems and make decisions.
		9.4.12.B.19	Employ critical thinking and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
		9.4.12.B.20	Identify, write, and monitor performance goals to guide progress in assigned areas of responsibility and accountability.
		9.4.12.B.21	Conduct technical research to gather information necessary for decision-making.
		9.4.12.B.22	Create and implement project plans to accomplish realistic planning in design and construction situations, considering available resources and requirements of a project/problem.
		9.4.12.B.23	Describe how design and construction project plans and schedules respond to unexpected events and conditions.
	Information Technology Applications: Technology is used to access, manage, integrate, and disseminate information.	9.4.12.B.24	Employ technological tools to expedite workflow.
		9.4.12.B.25	Operate electronic mail applications to communicate.
		9.4.12.B.26	Operate Internet applications to perform tasks.
		9.4.12.B.27	Operate writing and publishing applications to prepare business communications.
		9.4.12.B.28	Operate presentation applications to prepare and deliver presentations.
		9.4.12.B.29	Employ spreadsheet applications to organize and manipulate data.
		9.4.12.B.30	Employ database applications to manage data.
		9.4.12.B.31	Employ collaborative/groupware applications to facilitate group work.
		9.4.12.B.32	Employ computer operations applications to manage work tasks.
		9.4.12.B.33	Use computer-based equipment (containing embedded computers or processors) to control devices.
		9.4.12.B.34	Examine comments and suggestions from customers to formulate improvements in services/products and to enhance training of staff.
	Systems: Roles within teams, work units, departments, organizations, inter-organizational systems, and the larger environment impact business operations. Key organizational systems impact organizational performance and the quality of products and services. Understanding the global context of 21st-century industries and careers impacts business operations.	9.4.12.B.35	Describe the nature and types of business organizations to build an understanding of the scope of organizations.
		9.4.12.B.36	Describe and use quality control systems and practices to ensure quality products and services.
		9.4.12.B.37	Examine how roles and responsibilities among trades/professions work in concert to complete a project/job.
		9.4.12.B.38	Examine all factors affecting the project planning process.
		9.4.12.B.39	Describe union-management relationships and contracts that involve creating a cooperative work environment.
	Safety, Health, and Environment: Implementation of health, safety, and environmental management systems and organizational policies and procedures impacts organizational performance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.	9.4.12.B.40	Demonstrate knowledge of personal and jobsite safety rules and regulations to maintain safe and healthful working conditions and environments.
		9.4.12.B.41	Demonstrate knowledge of employee rights and responsibilities and employers’ obligations to maintain workplace safety and health.
		9.4.12.B.42	Identify emergency procedures that are necessary to provide aid in workplace accidents.
		9.4.12.B.43	Identify response techniques to create a disaster and/or emergency response plan.
		9.4.12.B.44	Explain health, safety, and environmental management systems in organizations and their importance to organizational performance and regulatory compliance.
		9.4.12.B.45	Evaluate organizational policies and procedures that contribute to continuous improvement in performance and compliance.
		9.4.12.B.46	Assess and describe the types and sources of hazards to ensure a safe environment.
	Leadership and Teamwork: Effective leadership and teamwork strategies foster collaboration and cooperation between business units, business partners, and business associates toward the accomplishment of organizational goals.	9.4.12.B.47	Employ leadership skills to accomplish goals and objectives.
		9.4.12.B.48	Employ organizational skills to foster positive working relationships and accomplish organizational goals.
		9.4.12.B.49	Employ teamwork skills to achieve collective goals and use team members’ talents effectively.
		9.4.12.B.50	Establish and maintain effective relationships in order to accomplish objectives and tasks.
		9.4.12.B.51	Conduct and participate in meetings to accomplish tasks.
		9.4.12.B.52	Employ mentoring skills to assist others.
		9.4.12.B.53	Establish specific goals to manage project assignments in a timely manner.
	Ethics and Legal Responsibilities: Legal responsibilities, professional ethics, and codes of conduct affect management practices, business performance, and regulatory compliance, as well as the confidence of customers, business partners, and investors.	9.4.12.B.54	Apply ethical reasoning to a variety of situations in order to make ethical decisions.
		9.4.12.B.55	Interpret and explain written organizational policies and procedures that help workers perform their tasks according to employer rules and expectations.
		9.4.12.B.56	Recognize legal and ethical relationships between employees and employers to establish workplace/jobsite rules, regulations, and guidelines in a design and/or construction setting.
		9.4.12.B.57	Read regulations and contracts to ensure ethical and safety elements are observed.
		9.4.12.B.58	Identify and summarize ethical and legal standards to avoid conflicts of interest in a design and/or construction setting.
	Employability and Career Development: Employability skills and career and entrepreneurship opportunities build the capacity for successful careers in a global economy.	9.4.12.B.59	Identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors and personal qualities needed to succeed in the classroom and/or to be employable.
		9.4.12.B.60	Develop a Personalized Student Learning Plan to meet career goals and objectives.
		9.4.12.B.61	Demonstrate skills related to seeking and applying for employment in a desired job.
		9.4.12.B.62	Maintain a career portfolio to document knowledge, skills, and experience in a career field.
		9.4.12.B.63	Demonstrate skills in evaluating and comparing employment opportunities in order to accept employment positions that match career goals.
		9.4.12.B.64	Identify and exhibit traits for retaining employment.
		9.4.12.B.65	Identify and explore careers in one or more career pathways to build an understanding of the opportunities available in the cluster.
		9.4.12.B.66	Examine requirements for career advancement to plan for continuing education and training.
		9.4.12.B.67	Research professional development opportunities needed to keep current on relevant trends and information within the cluster.
		9.4.12.B.68	Examine licensing, certification, and credentialing requirements at the national, state, and local levels to maintain compliance with industry requirements.
		9.4.12.B.69	Examine employment opportunities in entrepreneurship as an option for career planning.
		9.4.12.B.70	Explain written organizational policies, rules, and procedures that are common to this cluster and that are used to help employees perform their jobs effectively.
		9.4.12.B.71	Recognize the responsibilities of and personal characteristics needed to succeed in careers in this cluster to develop individual goals for professionalism.
	Technical Skills: Technical knowledge and skills play a role in all careers within the cluster and pathway.	9.4.12.B.72	Employ information management techniques and strategies to assist in decision-making.
		9.4.12.B.73	Employ planning and time management skills and tools to enhance results and complete work tasks.
		9.4.12.B.74	Read, interpret, and use technical drawings, documents, and specifications to plan a project.
		9.4.12.B.75	Use and maintain appropriate tools, machinery, equipment, and resources to accomplish project goals.

Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.4 Career and Technical Education. All students who complete a career and technical education program will acquire academic and technical skills for careers in emerging and established professions that lead to technical skill proficiency, credentials, certificates, licenses, and/or degrees. (For descriptions of the 16 career clusters, see the Career Clusters Table.)
Strand	B. Architecture & Construction Career Cluster
Pathway	(1) Design/Pre-Construction
By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI)
12	Communication Skills: All clusters rely on effective oral and written communication strategies for creating, expressing, and interpreting information and ideas that incorporate technical terminology and information.	9.4.12.B.(1).1	Demonstrate communication skills and strategies that are used to work effectively with potential clients and others.
12		9.4.12.B.(1).2	Employ appropriate representational media to communicate concepts and design.
	Systems: Roles within teams, work units, departments, organizations, inter-organizational systems, and the larger environment impact business operations. Key organizational systems impact organizational performance and the quality of products and services. Understanding the global context of 21st-century industries and careers impacts business operations.	9.4.12.B.(1).3	Integrate structural, environmental, safety, building envelope, and building service systems in the design of buildings and structures.
		9.4.12.B.(1).4	Review traditional project phases and various roles within them to plan for and implement phases within a project.
	Safety, Health, and Environment: Implementation of health, safety, and environmental management systems and organizational policies and procedures impacts organizational performance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.	9.4.12.B.(1).5	Evaluate and select suitable environmental impact practices to enhance project acceptance and quality.
	Leadership and Teamwork: Effective leadership and teamwork strategies foster collaboration and cooperation between business units, business partners, and business associates toward the accomplishment of organizational goals.	9.4.12.B.(1).6	Appreciate the diversity of needs, values, and social patterns in project design to appropriately meet client needs.
	Ethics and Legal Responsibilities: Legal responsibilities, professional ethics, and codes of conduct affect management practices, business performance, and regulatory compliance, as well as the confidence of customers, business partners, and investors.	9.4.12.B.(1).7	Identify objective construction guidelines for the accommodation of people with different physical abilities to meet accessibility requirements.
	Technical Skills: Technical knowledge and skills play a role in all careers within the cluster and pathway.	9.4.12.B.(1).8	Employ basic methods of data collection and analysis to provide information for projects.
		9.4.12.B.(1).9	Develop technical drawings drafted by hand and computer-generated plans to design structures.
		9.4.12.B.(1).10	Demonstrate understanding of principles, conventions, standards, applications, and restrictions pertaining to the manufacture and use of construction materials, components, and assemblies, and incorporate this understanding into project design.
		9.4.12.B.(1).11	Apply basic organizational, spatial, structural, and constructional principles to the design of interior and exterior space so that design plans are effective.

Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.4 Career and Technical Education. All students who complete a career and technical education program will acquire academic and technical skills for careers in emerging and established professions that lead to technical skill proficiency, credentials, certificates, licenses, and/or degrees. (For descriptions of the 16 career clusters, see the Career Clusters Table.)
Strand	B. Architecture & Construction Career Cluster
Pathway	(2) Construction
By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI)
12	Systems: Roles within teams, work units, departments, organizations, inter-organizational systems, and the larger environment impact business operations. Key organizational systems impact organizational performance and the quality of products and services. Understanding the global context of 21st-century industries and careers impacts business operations.	9.4.12.B.(2).1	Describe contractual relationships established among all parties involved in the building process to ensure successful build of a project.
		9.4.12.B.(2).2	Describe submittal approval procedures that ensure effective flow of information in the construction process.
		9.4.12.B.(2).3	Evaluate construction subcontracts and describe their relationship to construction projects.
		9.4.12.B.(2).4	Identify project turnover procedures needed to successfully manage construction projects.
		9.4.12.B.(2).5	Plan building in accordance with contracts to meet budget and schedule.
		9.4.12.B.(2).6	Describe testing and inspection procedures used to ensure successful completion of construction projects.
		9.4.12.B.(2).7	Assess the purpose for scheduling as it relates to successful completion of construction projects.
		9.4.12.B.(2).8	Identify closeout procedures needed to effectively complete construction projects.
	Safety, Health, and Environment: Implementation of health, safety, and environmental management systems and organizational policies and procedures impacts organizational performance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.	9.4.12.B.(2).9	Demonstrate understanding of risk management principles and other strategies and tactics used to maintain, increase, or decrease risk.
		9.4.12.B.(2).10	Create a jobsite safety program to ensure safe practices and procedures.
		9.4.12.B.(2).11	Recognize and employ universal construction signs and symbols to function safely.
		9.4.12.B.(2).12	Describe procedures for jobsite security to prevent liability.
		9.4.12.B.(2).13	Create a classroom and/or jobsite environmental program.
	Leadership and Teamwork: Effective leadership and teamwork strategies foster collaboration and cooperation between business units, business partners, and business associates toward the accomplishment of organizational goals.	9.4.12.B.(2).14	Manage relationships with teachers and classmates to successfully complete a construction project.
	Ethics and Legal Responsibilities: Legal responsibilities, professional ethics, and codes of conduct affect management practices, business performance, and regulatory compliance, as well as the confidence of customers, business partners, and investors.	9.4.12.B.(2).15	Demonstrate knowledge of proper changeover procedures for successful completion of a construction project.
	Technical Skills: Technical knowledge and skills play a role in all careers within the cluster and pathway.	9.4.12.B.(2).16	Examine building systems and components to evaluate their usefulness to construction projects.
		9.4.12.B.(2).17	Use craft skills to meet or exceed teacher and/or employer expectations.

Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.4 Career and Technical Education. All students who complete a career and technical education program will acquire academic and technical skills for careers in emerging and established professions that lead to technical skill proficiency, credentials, certificates, licenses, and/or degrees. (For descriptions of the 16 career clusters, see the Career Clusters Table.)
Strand	B. Architecture & Construction Career Cluster
Pathway	(3) Maintenance and Operations
By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI)
12	Communication Skills: All clusters rely on effective oral and written communication strategies for creating, expressing, and interpreting information and ideas that incorporate technical terminology and information.	9.4.12.B.(3).1	Recognize and employ universal construction signs and symbols to function safely.
	Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Critical and creative thinking strategies facilitate innovation and problem-solving independently and in teams.	9.4.12.B.(3).2	Use troubleshooting procedures when solving a maintenance problem to maintain project.
	Technical Skills: Technical knowledge and skills play a role in all careers within the cluster and pathway.	9.4.12.B.(3).3	Apply construction skills when completing classroom projects and/or repairing, restoring, or renovating existing worksite structures to ensure long-term use of buildings and structures.
		9.4.12.B.(3).4	Evaluate and assess an existing structure to determine the repairs or renovations required to restore operation of the structure.
		9.4.12.B.(3).5	Plan and practice preventive maintenance activities to service existing structures.
		9.4.12.B.(3).6	Assess and evaluate operational systems to achieve smooth operation of facilities.

C. Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications Career Cluster
Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.4 Career and Technical Education: All students who complete a career and technical education program will acquire academic and technical skills for careers in emerging and established professions that lead to technical skill proficiency, credentials, certificates, licenses, and/or degrees. (For descriptions of the 16 career clusters, see the Career Clusters Table.)
Strand	C. Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications Career Cluster

By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI) CPIs in italics are common to all 16 career clusters.
12	Academic Foundations: Academic concepts lay the foundation for the full range of career and postsecondary education opportunities within the career cluster.	9.4.12.C.1	Demonstrate language arts knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of postsecondary education and career opportunities.
		9.4.12.C.2	Demonstrate mathematics knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of postsecondary education and career opportunities.
		9.4.12.C.3	Demonstrate science knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of postsecondary education and career opportunities.
	Communication Skills: All clusters rely on effective oral and written communication strategies for creating, expressing, and interpreting information and ideas that incorporate technical terminology and information.	9.4.12.C.4	Select and employ appropriate reading and communication strategies to learn and use technical concepts and vocabulary in practice.
		9.4.12.C.5	Demonstrate use of the concepts, strategies, and systems for obtaining and conveying ideas and information to enhance communication.
		9.4.12.C.6	Locate, organize, and reference written information from various sources to communicate with others.
		9.4.12.C.7	Evaluate and use information resources to accomplish specific occupational tasks.
		9.4.12.C.8	Use correct grammar, punctuation, and terminology to write and edit documents.
		9.4.12.C.9	Develop and deliver formal and informal presentations using appropriate media to engage and inform audiences.
		9.4.12.C.10	Interpret verbal and nonverbal cues/behaviors to enhance communication.
		9.4.12.C.11	Apply active listening skills to obtain and clarify information.
		9.4.12.C.12	Develop and interpret tables, charts, and figures to support written and oral communications.
		9.4.12.C.13	Listen to and speak with diverse individuals to enhance communication skills.
		9.4.12.C.14	Exhibit public relations skills in order to increase internal and external customer satisfaction.
	Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Critical and creative thinking strategies facilitate innovation and problem-solving independently and in teams.	9.4.12.C.15	Employ critical thinking skills (e.g., analyze, synthesize, and evaluate) independently and in teams to solve problems and make decisions.
		9.4.12.C.16	Employ critical thinking and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
		9.4.12.C.17	Identify, write, and monitor performance goals to guide progress in assigned areas of responsibility and accountability.
		9.4.12.C.18	Conduct technical research to gather information necessary for decision-making.
	Information Technology Applications: Technology is used to access, manage, integrate, and disseminate information.	9.4.12.C.19	Employ technological tools to expedite workflow.
		9.4.12.C.20	Operate electronic mail applications to communicate.
		9.4.12.C.21	Operate Internet applications to perform tasks.
		9.4.12.C.22	Operate writing and publishing applications to prepare business communications.
		9.4.12.C.23	Operate presentation applications to prepare and deliver presentations.
		9.4.12.C.24	Employ spreadsheet applications to organize and manipulate data.
		9.4.12.C.25	Employ database applications to manage data.
		9.4.12.C.26	Employ collaborative/groupware applications to facilitate group work.
		9.4.12.C.27	Employ computer operations applications to manage work tasks.
		9.4.12.C.28	Use computer-based equipment (containing embedded computers or processors) to control devices.
	Systems: Roles within teams, work units, departments, organizations, inter-organizational systems, and the larger environment impact business operations. Key organizational systems impact organizational performance and the quality of products and services. Understanding the global context of 21st-century industries and careers impacts business operations.	9.4.12.C.29	Describe the nature and types of business organizations to build an understanding of the scope of organizations.
		9.4.12.C.30	Describe and use quality control systems and practices to ensure quality products and services.
		9.4.12.C.31	Analyze and summarize the history and evolution of this industry to understand the current place the field holds within society and the economy.
		9.4.12.C.32	Examine the various organizational structures adopted by groups within this field to understand the diversity and variety of functions within the industry.
		9.4.12.C.33	Analyze the economic base of this industry to demonstrate understanding of economic factors influencing the industry as a whole.
		9.4.12.C.34	Analyze and summarize evidence of interdependence between the technical and the artistic sides of this career cluster to demonstrate understanding of the systems involved in the cluster.
		9.4.12.C.35	Analyze and summarize the formal and informal influences on the abstract and formal structures of business organizations within this cluster to demonstrate an understanding of the influences on holding careers in this field.
	Safety, Health, and Environment: Implementation of health, safety, and environmental management systems and organizational policies and procedures impacts organizational performance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.	9.4.12.C.36	Demonstrate knowledge of personal and jobsite safety rules and regulations used to maintain safe and healthful working conditions and environments.
		9.4.12.C.37	Demonstrate knowledge of employee rights and responsibilities and employers’ obligations to maintain workplace safety and health.
		9.4.12.C.38	Identify emergency procedures that are necessary to provide aid in workplace accidents.
		9.4.12.C.39	Identify response techniques to create a disaster and/or emergency response plan.
		9.4.12.C.40	Explain health, safety, and environmental management systems in organizations and their importance to organizational performance and regulatory compliance.
		9.4.12.C.41	Evaluate organizational policies and procedures that contribute to continuous improvement in performance and compliance.
		9.4.12.C.42	Maintain safe and healthful working conditions by completing work tasks in accordance with rights and responsibilities that protect employees’ well-being in this cluster.
		9.4.12.C.43	Assess methods used to reduce hazards common to a range of worksites in this cluster to promote safe and accident-free work environments.
		9.4.12.C.44	Examine and summarize the responsibilities of various entities for promoting a safe and healthy environment to demonstrate understanding of how acceptable workplace conditions are maintained in the cluster.
		9.4.12.C.45	Examine and summarize safety-related problems common to this cluster, including those that may result from working with electrical circuits, to demonstrate a broad understanding of health and safety concerns.
		9.4.12.C.46	Apply safety procedures commonly used in this cluster when operating equipment to demonstrate a broad understanding of important safety practices.
		9.4.12.C.47	Examine and summarize the lifestyle implications and physical demands of work activities in this cluster to demonstrate a broad understanding of the nature of work in the industry.
		9.4.12.C.48	Demonstrate personal habits and procedures that ensure personal safety and well-being while on work-related assignments in various locations.
	Leadership and Teamwork:fective leadership and teamwork strategies foster collaboration and cooperation between business units, business partners, and business associates toward the accomplishment of organizational goals.	9.4.12.C.49	Employ leadership skills to accomplish goals and objectives.
		9.4.12.C.50	Employ organizational skills to foster positive working relationships and accomplish organizational goals.
		9.4.12.C.51	Employ teamwork skills to achieve collective goals and use team members’ talents effectively.
		9.4.12.C.52	Establish and maintain effective relationships in order to accomplish objectives and tasks.
		9.4.12.C.53	Conduct and participate in meetings to accomplish tasks.
		9.4.12.C.54	Employ mentoring skills to assist others.
	Ethics and Legal Responsibilities: Legal responsibilities, professional ethics, and codes of conduct affect management practices, business performance, and regulatory compliance, as well as the confidence of customers, business partners, and investors.	9.4.12.C.55	Apply ethical reasoning to a variety of situations in order to make ethical decisions.
		9.4.12.C.56	Interpret and explain written organizational policies and procedures that help workers perform their tasks according to employer rules and expectations.
		9.4.12.C.57	Exhibit ethical conduct in writing, creating, printing, broadcasting, and performing in order to uphold high standards for professional behavior in the cluster.
		9.4.12.C.58	Analyze and apply laws affecting enterprises in this cluster to maintain up-to-date compliance with key regulations affecting the industry.
	Employability and Career Development: Employability skills and career and entrepreneurship opportunities build the capacity for successful careers in a global economy.	9.4.12.C.59	Identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors and personal qualities needed to succeed in the classroom and/or to be employable.
		9.4.12.C.60	Develop a Personalized Student Learning Plan to meet career goals and objectives.
		9.4.12.C.61	Demonstrate skills related to seeking and applying for employment in a desired job.
		9.4.12.C.62	Maintain a career portfolio to document knowledge, skills, and experience in a career field.
		9.4.12.C.63	Demonstrate skills in evaluating and comparing employment opportunities in order to accept employment positions that match career goals.
		9.4.12.C.64	Identify and exhibit traits for retaining employment.
		9.4.12.C.65	Identify and explore careers in one or more career pathways to build an understanding of the opportunities available in the cluster.
		9.4.12.C.66	Examine requirements for career advancement to plan for continuing education and training.
		9.4.12.C.67	Research professional development opportunities needed to keep current on relevant trends and information within the cluster.
		9.4.12.C.68	Examine licensing, certification, and credentialing requirements at the national, state, and local levels to maintain compliance with industry requirements.
		9.4.12.C.69	Examine employment opportunities in entrepreneurship as an option for career planning.
		9.4.12.C.70	Explain written organizational policies, rules, and procedures that are common to this cluster and that are used to help employees perform their jobs effectively.
		9.4.12.C.71	Identify, examine, and select career opportunities in one or more pathways in this cluster in order to explore career options.
	Technical Skills: Technical knowledge and skills play a role in all careers within the cluster and pathway.	9.4.12.C.72	Employ information management techniques and strategies to assist in decision-making.
		9.4.12.C.73	Employ planning and time management skills and tools to enhance results and complete work tasks.
		9.4.12.C.74	Demonstrate the use of technical knowledge and skills that are common to multiple pathways in this cluster to allow for mobility among related occupations.
		9.4.12.C.75	Summarize knowledge of the systems used in multiple pathways in this cluster to keep abreast of new technological advancements and tools important to work in this cluster.

Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.4 Career and Technical Education. All students who complete a career and technical education program will acquire academic and technical skills for careers in emerging and established professions that lead to technical skill proficiency, credentials, certificates, licenses, and/or degrees. (For descriptions of the 16 career clusters, see the Career Clusters Table.)
Strand	C. Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications Career Cluster
Pathway	(1) Audio & Video Technology and Film
By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI)
12	Systems: Roles within teams, work units, departments, organizations, inter-organizational systems, and the larger environment impact business operations. Key organizational systems impact organizational performance and the quality of products and services. Understanding the global context of 21st-century industries and careers impacts business operations.	9.4.12.C.(1).1	Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how technical production support can enhance audio, video, and film production systems.
	Employability and Career Development: Employability skills and career and entrepreneurship opportunities build the capacity for successful careers in a global economy.	9.4.12.C.(1).2	Examine and summarize careers in this pathway to build an understanding of available opportunities.
	Technical Skills: Technical knowledge and skills play a role in all careers within the cluster and pathway.	9.4.12.C.(1).3	Employ knowledge and skills related to audio production equipment to demonstrate an understanding of basic tools used in this pathway.
		9.4.12.C.(1).4	Employ knowledge and skills related to video production equipment to demonstrate an understanding of basic tools used in this pathway.
		9.4.12.C.(1).5	Edit audio and video productions to demonstrate basic production system skills.
		9.4.12.C.(1).6	Design an audio-video production to acquire an understanding of the entire production process.

Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.4 Career and Technical Education. All students who complete a career and technical education program will acquire academic and technical skills for careers in emerging and established professions that lead to technical skill proficiency, credentials, certificates, licenses, and/or degrees. (For descriptions of the 16 career clusters, see the Career Clusters Table.)
Strand	C. Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications Career Cluster
Pathway	(2) Journalism & Broadcasting
By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI)
12	Communication Skills: All clusters rely on effective oral and written communication strategies for creating, expressing, and interpreting information and ideas that incorporate technical terminology and information.	9.4.12.C.(2).1	Demonstrate writing processes used for a range of journalism media to build a base of skills for careers in the field.
12		9.4.12.C.(2).2	Demonstrate writing processes used for broadcast media to build a base of skills for careers in the field.
	Systems: Roles within teams, work units, departments, organizations, inter-organizational systems, and the larger environment impact business operations. Key organizational systems impact organizational performance and the quality of products and services. Understanding the global context of 21st-century industries and careers impacts business operations.	9.4.12.C.(2).3	Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how technical support can be used to enhance broadcast productions.
		9.4.12.C.(2).4	Examine and summarize business issues related to the pathway to gain awareness of factors that influence programming, content, and distribution in this industry.
	Ethics and Legal Responsibilities: Legal responsibilities, professional ethics, and codes of conduct affect management practices, business performance, and regulatory compliance, as well as the confidence of customers, business partners, and investors.	9.4.12.C.(2).5	Examine and summarize ethical and legal issues related to the pathway to build awareness of responsible conduct of employees in this industry.
	Employability and Career Development: Employability skills and career and entrepreneurship opportunities build the capacity for successful careers in a global economy.	9.4.12.C.(2).6	Examine and summarize careers in this pathway to build an understanding of available opportunities.
	Technical Skills: Technical knowledge and skills play a role in all careers within the cluster and pathway.	9.4.12.C.(2).7	Demonstrate the ability to plan and deliver a broadcast production to exhibit readiness for completing key functions in the field.

Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.4 Career and Technical Education. All students who complete a career and technical education program will acquire academic and technical skills for careers in emerging and established professions that lead to technical skill proficiency, credentials, certificates, licenses, and/or degrees. (For descriptions of the 16 career clusters, see the Career Clusters Table.)
Strand	C. Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications Career Cluster
Pathway	(3) Printing Technologies
By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI)
12	Systems: Roles within teams, work units, departments, organizations, inter-organizational systems, and the larger environment impact business operations. Key organizational systems impact organizational performance and the quality of products and services. Understanding the global context of 21st-century industries and careers impacts business operations.	9.4.12.C.(3).1	Demonstrate knowledge of the printing process, including customer service and sales, scheduling, and quality control, to deliver products that meet customer needs and expectations.
		9.4.12.C.(3).2	Analyze and summarize output processes, including digital, film, directive plate-making, and cylinders, to build an understanding of delivery of printed products.
		9.4.12.C.(3).3	Examine the finishing and distribution operations related to printing to build an understanding of how to complete the printing process.
	Employability and Career Development: Employability skills and career and entrepreneurship opportunities build the capacity for successful careers in a global economy.	9.4.12.C.(3).4	Employ knowledge of basic printing processes to demonstrate readiness for careers in the pathway.
	Technical Skills: Technical knowledge and skills play a role in all careers within the cluster and pathway.	9.4.12.C.(3).5	Employ processes required for the production of various printed products to build an understanding of print technologies.
		9.4.12.C.(3).6	Demonstrate preparation of customer materials for imaging to deliver products that meet customer needs and expectations.
		9.4.12.C.(3).7	Analyze image retrieval through refinement, page assembly processes, and typeset and trapping to build an understanding of how to prepare products for printing.

Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.4 Career and Technical Education. All students who complete a career and technical education program will acquire academic and technical skills for careers in emerging and established professions that lead to technical skill proficiency, credentials, certificates, licenses, and/or degrees. (For descriptions of the 16 career clusters, see the Career Clusters Table.)
Strand	C. Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications Career Cluster
Pathway	(4) Performing Arts
By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI)
12	Dance: Academic Foundations: Academic concepts lay the foundation for the full range of career and postsecondary education opportunities within the career cluster.	9.4.12.C.(4).1	Demonstrate an awareness of the role of dance in various cultures to build an understanding of the nature and scope of dance in society.
	Systems: Roles within teams, work units, departments, organizations, inter-organizational systems, and the larger environment impact business operations. Key organizational systems impact organizational performance and the quality of products and services. Understanding the global context of 21st-century industries and careers impacts business operations.	9.4.12.C.(4).2	Compare and contrast the roles of choreographers, dancers, and others involved in the production and presentation of dance performances to build an understanding of career opportunities in the pathway.
	Technical Skills: Technical knowledge and skills play a role in all careers within the cluster and pathway.	9.4.12.C.(4).3	Demonstrate basic dance movement and analyze basic skills needed for performing to build an understanding of career demands in the pathway.
		9.4.12.C.(4).4	Demonstrate complex steps and patterns from various dance styles and traditions to convey an understanding of techniques, principles, and processes used in the pathway.
	Music: Academic Foundations: Academic concepts lay the foundation for the full range of career and postsecondary education opportunities within the career cluster.	9.4.12.C.(4).5	Demonstrate knowledge of music theory to convey an understanding of fundamental themes and patterns.
		9.4.12.C.(4).6	Analyze aural examples of musical compositions representing diverse styles, cultures, and historical periods to build a broad understanding of the styles in the pathway.
	Technical Skills: Technical knowledge and skills play a role in all careers within the cluster and pathway.	9.4.12.C.(4).7	Demonstrate a varied repertoire of music through vocal or instrumental performance, alone and with others, to show competence with fundamental elements used in the pathway.
	Theater and Playwriting: Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Critical and creative thinking strategies facilitate innovation and problem-solving independently and in teams.	9.4.12.C.(4).8	Analyze the physical, emotional, and social dimensions of characters found in dramatic texts from various styles and media to acquire an understanding of key issues affecting the creation of characters.
	Systems: Roles within teams, work units, departments, organizations, inter-organizational systems, and the larger environment impact business operations. Key organizational systems impact organizational performance and the quality of products and services. Understanding the global context of 21st-century industries and careers impacts business operations.	9.4.12.C.(4).9	Compare and contrast the roles of playwrights, actors, and others involved in the production and presentation of theatrical performances to build a perspective regarding individual roles involved in the pathway.
		9.4.12.C.(4).10	Summarize and explain commercial aspects of the dramatic arts to demonstrate knowledge of the external and internal influences on the pathway.
	Technical Skills: Technical knowledge and skills play a role in all careers within the cluster and pathway.	9.4.12.C.(4).11	Apply acting technique to a range of dramatic characters and situations to build a repertoire of skills.
		9.4.12.C.(4).12	Write stage, film, television, or electronic media scripts in a variety of traditional and current formats to demonstrate fundamental skills.
	Technical Design and Production Systems: Roles within teams, work units, departments, organizations, inter-organizational systems, and the larger environment impact business operations. Key organizational systems impact organizational performance and the quality of products and services. Understanding the global context of 21st-century industries and careers impacts business operations.	9.4.12.C.(4).13	Analyze and explain how artistic processes, organizational structure, and business principles are interrelated in the creation of arts productions to build an understanding of various influences.
		9.4.12.C.(4).14	Analyze stage and production management to acquire a broad understanding of the role of technical design and other facets of arts productions.
	Technical Skills: Technical knowledge and skills play a role in all careers within the cluster and pathway.	9.4.12.C.(4).15	Analyze and explain how specific elements of technical design (e.g., lighting, sound, costumes, make-up, etc.) each contribute to arts performances in order to build a broad understanding of the role of technical design in arts productions.
		9.4.12.C.(4).16	Research past and present productions and analyze the stage sets, costumes, lighting, and other technical effects that supported various performances in order to build a broad understanding of the role of technical design in arts productions.
		9.4.12.C.(4).17	Demonstrate how technology may be used to reinforce, enhance, or alter performances to convey a broad understanding of the role of technical design in arts productions.

Content Area	21st-Century Life and Careers
Standard	9.4 Career and Technical Education. All students who complete a career and technical education program will acquire academic and technical skills for careers in emerging and established professions that lead to technical skill proficiency, credentials, certificates, licenses, and/or degrees. (For descriptions of the 16 career clusters, see the Career Clusters Table.)
Strand	C. Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications Career Cluster
Pathway	(5) Telecommunications Technologies
By the end of grade	Content Statement	CPI#	Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI)
12	Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Critical and creative thinking strategies facilitate innovation and problem-solving independently and in teams.	9.4.12.C.(5).1	Employ decision-making and problem-solving techniques when completing repair and replacement procedures to convey understanding of how services are delivered within this pathway.
	Safety, Health, and Environment: Implementation of health, safety, and environmental management systems and organizational policies and procedures impacts organizational performance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.	9.4.12.C.(5).2	Employ knowledge of telecommunications security to build an understanding of protocols involved in maintaining consumer safety.
	Ethics and Legal Responsibilities: Legal responsibilities, professional ethics, and codes of conduct affect management practices, business performance, and regulatory compliance, as well as the confidence of customers, business partners, and investors.