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Sample Learning Objectives by Grade Level and Subject for using the AI-Generator when creating Simple Assessments in Otus.

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Written by Keith Westman
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With the AI-powered question generator, educators can generate multiple choice, true/false, and short answer questions right in Simple Assessments. Check out the example below:

This guide was created to help educators generate content in the AI Question generator. Copy and paste any of the Learning Objectives below into the Simple Assessment Question Generator! For more information on this tool, check out this resource.


Kindergarten (K)

ELA:

  • Recognize and name all upper and lowercase letters of the alphabet.

  • Identify the sound associated with a given letter.

Math:

  • Count to 100 by ones and tens.

  • Identify basic shapes such as squares, circles, and triangles.

Science:

  • Identify different types of weather (sunny, rainy, etc.).

  • Name the four seasons.

Social Studies:

  • Recognize basic community roles such as police officer, firefighter, etc.

  • Identify the flag as a symbol of the nation.

Art:

  • Differentiate between primary colors.

  • Identify basic shapes in art.

Music:

  • Match musical instruments with their sounds.

  • Recognize a rhythm pattern.

PE:

  • Identify healthy habits such as exercise and proper nutrition.


Grade 1

ELA:

  • Match simple words with their corresponding pictures.

  • Identify the main idea of a short paragraph.

Math:

  • Solve basic addition and subtraction problems.

  • Compare the length of objects using terms like longer/shorter.

Science:

  • Classify animals based on simple characteristics (e.g., mammals, birds).

  • Identify parts of a plant (e.g., root, stem, leaf).

Social Studies:

  • Recognize symbols and traditions of the community and nation.

  • Identify basic geographical features such as mountains and rivers.

Art:

  • Recognize different types of lines in drawings (e.g., straight, curved).

  • Identify primary and secondary colors.

Music:

  • Identify different musical instruments by their appearance.

  • Recognize simple musical notations.

PE:

  • Identify the importance of safety rules in physical activities.

  • Recognize the benefits of teamwork in sports.


Grade 2

ELA:

  • Identify the author's purpose in a text (e.g., inform, entertain).

  • Choose the correct synonym or antonym for a given word.

Math:

  • Solve two-digit addition and subtraction problems.

  • Identify even and odd numbers.

Science:

  • Identify materials that are magnetic.

  • Recognize the basic needs of living organisms.

Social Studies:

  • Identify historical figures related to national holidays.

  • Recognize basic landforms on a map.

Art:

  • Identify different artistic mediums (e.g., painting, sculpture).

  • Recognize patterns in art.

Music:

  • Identify dynamics in music (e.g., loud, soft).

  • Recognize basic musical symbols.

PE:

  • Identify different types of movement (e.g., hopping, skipping).

  • Recognize the importance of hydration during physical activities.


Grade 3

ELA:

  • Identify the main idea and supporting details of a passage.

  • Recognize the correct use of punctuation in a sentence.

Math:

  • Multiply and divide within 100.

  • Recognize fractions as part of a whole.

Science:

  • Identify the states of matter.

  • Recognize sources of energy such as the sun, wind, and electricity.

Social Studies:

  • Identify key events in local history.

  • Recognize the roles of government officials such as the mayor, governor, etc.

Art:

  • Identify different art styles (e.g., realism, abstract).

  • Recognize the use of perspective in art.

Music:

  • Identify different musical genres (e.g., jazz, classical).

  • Recognize the structure of a song (e.g., verse, chorus).

PE:

  • Identify the rules of common games and sports.

  • Recognize the importance of warm-up and cool-down exercises.


Grade 4

ELA:

  • Identify the theme of a literary text.

  • Recognize the use of figurative language (e.g., similes, metaphors).

Math:

  • Solve multi-step word problems using the four operations.

  • Recognize equivalent fractions.

Science:

  • Identify the functions of different animal adaptations.

  • Recognize the effects of weathering and erosion.

Social Studies:

  • Identify key events and figures in state history.

  • Recognize the branches of government and their functions.

Art:

  • Identify famous artists and their works.

  • Recognize the principles of design (e.g., balance, contrast).

Music:

  • Identify musical instruments by family (e.g., strings, percussion).

  • Recognize musical forms (e.g., sonata, symphony).

PE:

  • Identify strategies for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

  • Recognize the importance of sportsmanship and fair play.


Grade 5

ELA:

  • Identify the point of view in a literary text (e.g., first-person, third-person).

  • Recognize the use of text features in informational texts (e.g., headings, captions).

Math:

  • Solve problems involving multiplication and division of fractions.

  • Recognize the relationship between decimals and fractions.

Science:

  • Identify the organs of the human body and their functions.

  • Recognize the characteristics of the Earth's layers.

Social Studies:

  • Identify key events and figures in U.S. history.

  • Recognize the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

Art:

  • Identify elements of visual storytelling (e.g., composition, lighting).

  • Recognize the influence of culture on art.

Music:

  • Identify the elements of music (e.g., melody, harmony, rhythm).

  • Recognize the historical context of different musical pieces.

PE:

  • Identify the benefits of different types of physical activities (e.g., aerobic, strength training).

  • Recognize the importance of goal-setting in personal fitness.


Grade 6

ELA:

  • Identify the tone and mood of a literary text.

  • Recognize the structure of an argument in a persuasive text.

Math:

  • Solve problems involving ratios and proportions.

  • Recognize geometric shapes and their properties.

Science:

  • Identify the components of the solar system.

  • Recognize the principles of force and motion.

Social Studies:

  • Produce effective and well-grounded writing for a range of purposes and audiences.

  • Recognize the major world religions and their beliefs.

Art:

  • Identify techniques for creating depth in art (e.g., shading, perspective).

  • Recognize the impact of technology on contemporary art.

Music:

  • Identify the characteristics of different musical eras (e.g., Baroque, Romantic).

  • Recognize the cultural significance of world music.

PE:

  • Identify the principles of training and exercise.

  • Recognize the role of nutrition in athletic performance.


Grade 7

ELA:

  • Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence, including the acknowledgment of opposing claims, references to credible sources, a concluding statement, and a formal style.

  • Recognize the influence of historical context on literature.

Math:

  • Solve problems involving scale drawings and geometric constructions.

  • Recognize the properties of angles and triangles.

Science:

  • Identify the structure and function of cells.

  • Recognize the principles of genetics and heredity.

Social Studies:

  • Improve research skills by incorporating computer technology to identify and evaluate primary sources in research.

  • Recognize the causes and effects of major historical events.

Art:

  • Identify the principles of composition in visual art.

  • Recognize the role of criticism and interpretation in art appreciation.

Music:

  • Identify the structure of complex musical compositions.

  • Recognize the role of music in social and political movements.

PE:

  • Identify the components of physical fitness (e.g., strength, endurance, flexibility).

  • Recognize the importance of mental preparation in sports performance.


Grade 8

ELA:

  • Analyze the development of a theme or central idea over the course of a text.

  • Recognize the impact of word choice and figurative language on meaning.

Math:

  • Solve linear equations and inequalities.

  • Recognize the properties of functions and their graphs.

Science:

  • Identify the principles of ecology and environmental science.

  • Recognize the chemical properties of matter.

Social Studies:

  • Analyze the impact of government policies on society.

  • Recognize the contributions of various cultural groups to global history.

Art:

  • Identify the techniques and styles of modern art.

  • Recognize the role of art in social change and activism.

Music:

  • Identify the elements of musical theater and opera.

  • Recognize the influence of technology on music production.

PE:

  • Identify the principles of injury prevention and rehabilitation.

  • Recognize the ethical considerations in competitive sports.


Grade 9

ELA:

  • Analyze the development of complex characters in literature.

  • Recognize the rhetorical devices used in persuasive writing.

Math:

  • Solve quadratic equations and systems of equations.

  • Recognize the properties of polynomial functions.

Science:

  • Identify the principles of physics, including motion, energy, and waves.

  • Recognize the structure and properties of atoms and molecules.

Social Studies:

  • Analyze the impact of economic principles on society.

  • Recognize the role of international organizations in global affairs.

Art:

  • Identify the techniques of digital art and multimedia.

  • Recognize the relationship between art and popular culture.

Music:

  • Identify the principles of music theory and composition.

  • Recognize the impact of music on emotional well-being.

PE:

  • Identify the principles of sports psychology and motivation.

  • Recognize the importance of lifelong physical activity.


Grade 10

ELA:

  • Analyze the impact of literary devices on the interpretation of a text.

  • Recognize the structure and purpose of various text types (e.g., essays, speeches).

Math:

  • Solve problems involving trigonometric functions.

  • Recognize the principles of probability and statistics.

Science:

  • Identify the principles of chemistry, including reactions and stoichiometry.

  • Recognize the impact of scientific discoveries on society.

Social Studies:

  • Analyze the causes and consequences of major world conflicts.

  • Recognize the principles of constitutional law and civil rights.

Art:

  • Identify the principles of design in architecture and industrial design.

  • Recognize the impact of art on consumer behavior and marketing.

Music:

  • Identify the principles of sound recording and production.

  • Recognize the role of music in cultural identity and expression.

PE:

  • Identify the principles of biomechanics and movement analysis.

  • Recognize the importance of ethical behavior in sports and fitness.


Grade 11

ELA:

  • Analyze the impact of author's choices on the structure and meaning of a text.

  • Recognize the principles of literary criticism and analysis.

Math:

  • Solve problems involving complex numbers and exponential functions.

  • Recognize the principles of mathematical modeling and real-world applications.

Science:

  • Identify the principles of biology, including evolution and ecology.

  • Recognize the ethical considerations in scientific research and technology.

Social Studies:

  • Analyze the impact of social and cultural movements on history.

  • Recognize the principles of political science and government.

Art:

  • Identify the principles of visual communication and graphic design.

  • Recognize the role of art in historical and cultural context.

Music:

  • Identify the principles of music performance and interpretation.

  • Recognize the impact of music on social and cultural trends.

PE:

  • Identify the principles of health and wellness, including nutrition and stress management.

  • Recognize the importance of leadership and communication in sports and fitness.


Grade 12

ELA:

  • Analyze the impact of context and perspective on the interpretation of literary texts.

  • Recognize the principles of effective communication and public speaking.

Math:

  • Solve problems involving calculus, including derivatives and integrals.

  • Recognize the principles of mathematical logic and reasoning.

Science:

  • Identify the principles of earth and space science, including geology and astronomy.

  • Recognize the impact of environmental science on sustainability and conservation.

Social Studies:

  • Analyze the impact of globalization and international relations.

  • Recognize the principles of sociology and human behavior.

Art:

  • Identify the principles of contemporary art and artistic innovation.

  • Recognize the impact of art on social and political commentary.

Music:

  • Identify the principles of music business and management.

  • Recognize the impact of music on technology and innovation.

PE:

  • Identify the principles of physical education and coaching.

  • Recognize the importance of adaptability and resilience in sports and fitness.

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