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K–12 Standards

Grades 3-5

Other Tennessee Social and Personal Competencies sets

Self-awareness1

  • A

    Demonstrate an awareness of his/her emotions.1A

    1. 1

      Recognizes intensity levels of emotions in different situations1A.1

    2. 2

      Recognizes how emotions can change1A.2

    3. 3

      Recognizes how thoughts are linked with emotions and emotions are linked to behavior1A.3

    4. 4

      Describes ways emotions impact behavior(s)1A.4

  • B

    Demonstrate an awareness of their personal qualities and interests.1B

    1. 1

      Compares likes and dislikes of self and others and is aware of personal qualities and interests of self and others1B.1

    2. 2

      Understands the relationship between interests and continued experiences and development1B.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrates awareness that personal qualities and interests affect decision-making1B.3

  • C

    Demonstrate an awareness of their strengths and limitations.1C

    1. 1

      Identifies strengths and limitations1C.1

    2. 2

      Describes and prioritizes strengths and interests that one wants to develop1C.2

  • D

    Demonstrate a sense of personal responsibility and advocacy.1D

    1. 1

      Defines what it means to be responsible and identifies ways one can be responsible in everyday life in school and in the community1D.1

    2. 2

      Explains the benefits of being responsible1D.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrates responsible behaviors1D.3

    4. 4

      Demonstrates the ability to say "No" to negative peer pressure and explain why it is important1D.4

    5. 5

      Self-advocates to support responsible choices and to avoid negative behaviors by reaching out to adults for assistance1D.5

  • E

    Identify external and community resources and supports.1E

    1. 1

      Recognizes qualities of positive role models1E.1

    2. 2

      Identifies positive adults in various facets of their lives1E.2

    3. 3

      Identifies peer, home, and school supports and/or resources to help solve problems1E.3

Self-management2

  • A

    Understand and use strategies for managing their emotions and behaviors constructively.2A

    1. 1

      Uses self-monitoring strategies (i.e., self-talk) to manage stress and regulate emotions2A.1

    2. 2

      Identifies the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and actions2A.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrates skills to respond effectively to pressure situations (e.g., calm down, walk away, seek help, or meditation)2A.3

    4. 4

      Expresses emotions in a respectful manner2A.4

  • B

    Set, monitor, adapt, and evaluate their goals to achieve success in school and life.2B

    1. 1

      Distinguishes between short- and long-term goals2B.1

    2. 2

      Describes why learning is important in helping them achieve personal goals2B.2

    3. 3

      Identifies ability to meet the goal independently or with supports2B.3

    4. 4

      Identifies personal skills, planning, or strategies that lead to accomplishments2B.4

    5. 5

      Evaluates what one might have done differently to achieve greater success on a recent goal2B.5

Social Awareness3

  • A

    Demonstrate awareness and consideration of other people’s emotions, perspectives, and social cues.3A

    1. 1

      Recognizes the emotions of others by using listening and/or visual cues3A.1

    2. 2

      Recognizes multiple points of view or perspectives in a situation3A.2

    3. 3

      Recognizes non-verbal, environmental, or social cues to identify the emotions and perspectives of others3A.3

    4. 4

      Predicts the impact of one’s own behavior on the emotions of others3A.4

  • B

    Exhibit civic responsibility in multiple settings.3B

    1. 1

      Describes what they learned about themselves in helping others3B.1

    2. 2

      Shares reasons for helping others3B.2

    3. 3

      Identifies ways to contribute to their school, home, and community3B.3

    4. 4

      Works collaboratively with peers to complete a job, task, or address a need3B.4

  • C

    Show an understanding and appreciation for individual worth and differences.3C

    1. 1

      Defines stereotyping, discrimination, and prejudice3C.1

    2. 2

      Recognizes the similarities of different cultures and social groups3C.2

    3. 3

      Recognizes the value of cultures and social groups3C.3

Relationship Skills4

  • A

    Use positive communication and social skills to interact effectively with others.4A

    1. 1

      Gives and receives compliments in a genuine manner4A.1

    2. 2

      Uses active listening skills to foster better communication4A.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrates good sportsmanship:4A.3

      1. 1

        plays fairly4A.3.1

      2. 2

        is a gracious winner4A.3.2

      3. 3

        is an accepting loser4A.3.3

    4. 4

      Demonstrates cooperative behaviors in a group (e.g., listens, encourages, acknowledges opinions, compromises, and reaches consensus)4A.3.4

  • B

    Develop and maintain positive relationships.4B

    1. 1

      Recognizes the difference between helpful and harmful behaviors in a relationship4B.1

    2. 2

      Identifies a problem in a relationship and determines the appropriate means of resolution (e.g., problem-solving process, peer mediation, adult assistance)4B.2

    3. 3

      Describes the positive and negative impact of peer pressure on self and others4B.3

  • C

    Demonstrate an ability to prevent, manage, and/or resolve interpersonal conflicts in constructive ways.4C

    1. 1

      Shows an understanding of conflict as a natural part of life4C.1

    2. 2

      Describes ways to be proactive and prevent conflict4C.2

    3. 3

      Describes causes and effects of conflicts, including how one’s behavior impacts personal and others’ emotions4C.3

    4. 4

      Distinguishes between destructive and constructive ways of dealing with conflicts4C.4

    5. 5

      Activates steps of the conflict resolution (problem solving) process (active listening, expressing feelings, identifying the problem, brainstorming solutions, make amends etc.)4C.5

Responsible Decision-making5

  • A

    Consider and use multiple factors in decision making, including ethical and safety factors, personal and community responsibilities, and short-term and long-term goals.5A

    1. 1

      Identifies social norms that affect decision making5A.1

    2. 2

      Defines cyber-bullying and response strategies5A.2

    3. 3

      Understands bullying and how to respond to support the victim or targeted person/group5A.3

  • B

    Develop, implement, and model effective decision-making skills to deal responsibility with academic and social situations.5B

    1. 1

      Describes steps of a decision-making model5B.1

    2. 2

      Effectively participates in group decision-making5B.2

    3. 3

      Reflects on the pros and cons of the decision made or options considered5B.3

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5
Where can I read the official document?
K-12 Social and Personal Competencies Resource Guide

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