Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grades 5-8

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Career Research1

  • 1.1

    Compare and contrast current and past employer hiring and employment practices related to substance use (e.g., tobacco, drugs, and alcohol)1.1

  • 1.2

    Explain what is meant by “jobs” and “careers,” and examine how each tends to be distributed regionally, nationally, and globally1.2

  • 1.3

    Inventory the requirements for entering different career areas of interest using online job information and determining why those requirements are needed for success in a chosen career1.3

  • 1.4

    Compare and contrast how traditional and non-traditional occupational roles have changed or remained the same regionally, nationally, and globally1.4

  • 1.5

    Evaluate personal abilities, interests, and motivations and discuss how they might influence job and career selection1.5

  • 1.6

    Identify common knowledge, skills, and abilities needed within career clusters1.6

  • 1.7

    Relate academic achievement and course planning to secondary opportunities1.7

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills2

  • 2.1

    Develop strategies for productive behaviors that impact critical thinking and problem-solving skills2.1

  • 2.2

    Implement problem-solving strategies to solve a problem in school or real-world situations2.2

  • 2.3

    Compare and contrast different strategies used in various organizations to solve problems2.3

  • 2.4

    Design and implement a personal problem-solving plan using one or more problem-solving strategies2.4

Collaboration3

  • 3.1

    Determine an individual’s responsibility for personal actions and contributions to group activities3.1

  • 3.2

    Demonstrate the use of compromise, negotiation, and community-building strategies for carrying out tasks, assignments, and projects3.2

  • 3.3

    Model leadership skills during classroom and extracurricular activities3.3

Interpersonal Communication4

  • 4.1

    Demonstrate the ability to understand others using verbal and non-verbal communication4.1

  • 4.2

    Use effective communication skills in person and online interactions with peers and adults from home and from diverse cultures4.2

  • 4.3

    Examine how communication in different cultures and generations in the workplace may result in misunderstanding4.3

  • 4.4

    Use digital media effectively to enhance communication4.4

Technology5

  • 5.1

    Explore the role of technology in the workplace5.1

  • 5.2

    Examine how technology has impacted the workplace (i.e. skills, jobs)5.2

  • 5.3

    Explore industry-recognized technology tools (i.e. Microsoft Office, etc.)5.3

  • 5.4

    Engage in positive, safe, legal, and ethical behavior when using technology including social interactions online5.4

Accountability and Ethics6

  • 6.1

    Demonstrate and describe appropriate work habits and interpersonal skills needed to obtain and retain employment6.1

  • 6.2

    Demonstrate and describe ethical and unethical behavior6.2

Personal Responsibility7

  • 7.1

    Identify the importance of personal appearance in a variety of settings7.1

  • 7.2

    Demonstrate effective time management7.2

  • 7.3

    Explain financial wants vs. needs7.3

  • 7.4

    Analyze the relationship between education, income, and job opportunities7.4

  • 7.5

    Create and examine the benefits of a budget7.5

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?
Arizona CTE (ACTEAZ)

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