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K–12 Standards

Cognitive Development

Other Ohio Early Learning and Development sets

Memory1

  • a

    Develops the ability to recall information about objects, people, and past experiences. 1.a

    1. 1

      Responds differently to familiar and unfamiliar people, events, objects, and their features. 1.a.1

    2. 2

      Anticipates next steps in simple, familiar routines and games. 1.a.2

    3. 3

      Remembers people, events, and objects over a period of time with contextual cues.  1.a.3

    4. 4

      Recalls information over a longer period of time with or without contextual cues.  1.a.4

    5. 5

      Recreates or retells a sequence of events in a familiar activity or routine based on past experiences. 1.a.5

Symbolic Thought 2

  • a

    Demonstrates increasing ability to think symbolically. 2.a

    1. 1

      Explores real objects, people, and actions. 2.a.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrates understanding that objects and people continue to exist even when no longer within sight. 2.a.2

    3. 3

      Uses objects for their intended purposes. 2.a.3

    4. 4

      Uses objects and materials in new and unconventional ways to represent something else. 2.a.4

    5. 5

      Engages in increasingly complex and sequenced pretend play. 2.a.5

    6. 6

      Identifies a variety of everyday symbols and their meanings. 2.a.6

    7. 7

      Uses symbols to represent thinking or ideas.2.a.7

Problem-Solving and Reasoning 3

  • a

    Uses increasingly complex strategies to solve problems.3.a

    1. 1

      Actively uses the body to find out about the world or reach a goal. 3.a.1

    2. 2

      Uses simple strategies to solve problems. 3.a.2

    3. 3

      Tries different strategies to find the solution to a question, problem, or task.  3.a.3

    4. 4

      Solves problems by questioning, planning, and carrying out a sequence of actions. 3.a.4

    5. 5

      Explains reasoning for the solution selected. 3.a.5

Cognitive Flexibility 4

  • a

    Develops ability to be flexible in own thinking and behavior. 4.a

    1. 1

      Repeats an action to cause a known reaction. 4.a.1

    2. 2

      Uses simple strategies to solve problems. 4.a.2

    3. 3

      Begins to modify actions or behaviors when shifting focus or adjusting to a new activity. 4.a.3

    4. 4

      Applies different rules in contexts that require different behaviors.64.a.4

    5. 5

      Modifies and adapts behavior during transitions, daily routines, and unexpected events when prompted by an adult. 4.a.5

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten and PRE-K
Where can I read the official document?
Early Learning and Development Standards

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