Quick Recall and Written Assessment Content Areas
Revised for 2010 Governor's Cup

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High School Mathematics

Mathematics questions make up one-fifth of each Quick Recall round. The Mathematics Written Assessment exam has balanced proportions from each category. Exams and Quick Recall rounds are designed to increase in difficulty from District to Regional to State.

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General: Vocabulary, Postulates, Base Changes, History

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Geometry: Plane Geometry, Perimeter and Area

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Geometry: Solid Geometry, Volume and Surface Area

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Geometry: Triangles Including Right Triangles (Pythagorean Theorem, Special Right Triangles)

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Algebra II: Linear and Quadratic Equations, Inequalities, Systems of Equations

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Algebra II: Functions and Their Graphs, Inverses, Compositions of Functions

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Algebra II: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

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Algebra II: Irrational and Complex Numbers, Radical Equations

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Algebra II: Probability and Statistics

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Algebra II: Sequences and Series

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Algebra II: Conic Sections

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Algebra II: Variations, Polynomial Equations, Rational Expressions

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Algebra II: Matrices and Determinants, Fractals, Set Theory

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Trigonometry: Functions and Their Graphs, Identities, Equations

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Trigonometry: Radian Measure, Polar Coordinates/Equations, Trig Problem Solving

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Trigonometry: Area, Vectors, Laws

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Trigonometry: Analytic, Sum and Difference, Multiple Angles, Product/Sum Formulas

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Trigonometry/Calculus: Limits and Derivatives

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Trigonometry/Calculus: Integrals and Problem Solving

High School Science

Science questions make up one-fifth of each Quick Recall round. The Science Written Assessment exam has balanced proportions from each category. Exams and Quick Recall rounds are designed to increase in difficulty from District to Regional to State.

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Anatomy and Physiology

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Botany: Vascular and Non-Vascular Plants, Photosynthesis, etc.

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Vertebrates

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Invertebrates

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Genetics: Including DNA Replication and Protein Synthesis

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Cells: Including Mitosis, Meiosis, Osmosis, Diffusion, Respiration

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Ecology, Environmental Issues, Resources and Conservation

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Chemistry: Processes, Reactions

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Chemistry: Elements, Compounds, Periodic Table

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Chemistry: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry

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Chemistry: Acids, Bases, Salts, Solutions

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Chemistry: Nuclear, Atomic, Modern

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Chemistry: Laws, Gas Laws, Matter, Energy

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Physics: Mechanics, Laws

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Physics: Energy

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Physics: Waves, Sound/Light Applications

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Physics: Electricity and Magnetism

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Science History, Famous Scientists

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Astronomy, Astronomers, Space Travel, Current Science Events

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Earth Science

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Protista, Monera, Fungi, Viruses

High School Arts and Humanities

Arts and Humanities questions make up one-fifth of each Quick Recall round. The Arts and Humanities Written Assessment exam has balanced proportions from each category. Exams and Quick Recall rounds are designed to increase in difficulty from District to Regional to State.

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Visual Art: Elements of Art, Principles of Design, Media, Processes, Purposes of Art

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Visual Art: Artists and Their Works—Emphasis on Leonardo, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Caravaggio, David, Constable, Goya, Courbet, Manet, Monet, Van Gogh, Cassatt, Rodin, Dali, Picasso, Warhol, O’Keefe, Lange

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Visual Art: Art Periods, Themes, Styles, Historical/Cultural Aspects

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Architecture—Emphasis on Middle Eastern and Asian and Ancient Greece and Rome; Architects—Emphasis on Michelangelo, Thomas Jefferson, Frank Lloyd Wright; National and World Landmarks

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Elements, Purposes and Styles of Music

Composers and Their Works—Emphasis on Bach, Handel, Mozart, Haydn, Tchaikovsky, Wagner, Debussy, Ravel, Stravinsky, Modern American and Contemporary

Music: Movements, Time Periods, Historical and Cultural Aspects

Musical Theatre, Opera, Operettas

Elements of Dance, Dance Forms, Dance Movements, Choreography, Choreographic Forms

Dancers and Choreographers; Historical/Cultural Aspects of Dancers and Choreographers

Philosophy

World Cultures--Emphasis on Asian Culture

World Religions, Religious Leaders and Religious History

Mythology: Gods and Goddesses (Emphasis on Greek/Roman)

Mythology: Characters, Themes (Emphasis on Greek/Roman)

Contemporary Drama, Music and Art--1940 to Present

Drama/Theater: Elements, Formats

Most-often performed Dramas and Plays

Film Masterpieces, Documentaries, Famous Directors

High School Language Arts

Language Arts questions make up one-fifth of each Quick Recall round. The Language Arts Written Assessment exam has balanced proportions from each category. Exams and Quick Recall rounds are designed to increase in difficulty from District to Regional to State.

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Early Literature Including Indian, Sanskrit, Chinese, Persian and Faith-based Literature

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Ancient Greek and Roman Literature to 400 A.D.

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Medieval Literature (to 1400) including Arabic Faith-based Literature

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Renaissance European and English Literature (1400-1600)

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British Isles, Canadian, European and Russian Literature 1600-1800

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American Literature before 1800

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British Isles, Canadian, European and Russian Literature 1800-1900

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American Literature 1800-1900

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British and Canadian poetry, drama and novels since 1900

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Latin American, African and Eastern Hemisphere Literature (Any Era, Excluding European and Russia)

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Nobel Prize in Literature Winners

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Drama since 1900: Emphasis on British and American

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Contemporary Literature since 1900

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Pulitzer Prize Winners: Fiction and Nonfiction

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Biographies and Nonfiction

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Literary Elements, Devices and Techniques

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Grammar, Punctuation and Mechanics

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Spelling and Definitions

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Word Origins and Foreign Phrases

High School Social Studies

Social Studies questions make up one-fifth of each Quick Recall round. The Social Studies Written Assessment exam has balanced proportions from each category. Exams and Quick Recall rounds are designed to increase in difficulty from District to Regional to State.

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Government: Types, Characteristics, and International Relations

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Government: United States, Roles of Officials, Parties, Personnel, Constitution, Major Court Cases

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Sociology and Psychology

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Economics: Principles and Practices

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Economics: Theorists, Theories, Legal Issues

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Geography: Climate, Human Interactions (Five Themes of Geography)

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Geography: United States and World

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World Civilization: Prehistory to the Middle Ages (Europe & World)

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World Civilization: Renaissance and Reformation

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World Civilization: Social Changes, Renaissance – Present

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World Civilization: Colonial Era

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World Civilization: 20^th Century World (Including World Wars and Cold War)

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World Civilization: History—China, Japan, Europe, South America

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U.S. History: Social Changes and Reform in the United States (Colonial Era to Present)

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U.S. History: Prehistory and Pre-Columbian History

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U.S. History: New Nation to the Civil War (1775-1865)

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U.S. History: Civil War and Reconstruction

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U.S. History: U.S. as an Emerging Power (1865-1914)

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U.S. History: World Wars and Depression

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U.S. History: Modern Era (1945-Present)

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Current History: People and Events of the Last 2 Years

Middle Grades Mathematics

Mathematics questions make up one-fifth of each Quick Recall round. The Mathematics Written Assessment exam has balanced proportions from each category. Exams and Quick Recall rounds are designed to increase in difficulty from District to Regional to State.

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Number Theory

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Sequences and Patterns

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Absolute Value, Integers, Rational Numbers

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Ratio, Proportion and Percents

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Problem Solving

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Systems of Measurement

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Geometry: Angles, Parallel Lines, Polygons, Circles, Geometric Solids

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Geometry: Measurement (Perimeter, Circumference, Area, Surface Area, Volume)

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Indirect Measurement (Similar Polygons, Pythagorean Theorem, Special Right Triangles, Trigonometry)

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Statistics and Data Analysis

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Probability: Independent/Dependent Events, Permutation, Combinations

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Inequalities and Absolute Value

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Polynomials, Polynomial Factoring, Algebraic Fractions

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Relations, Functions and Variations

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Linear Equations and Functions

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Radicals and Exponents

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Quadratic Equations and Functions

Middle Grades Science

Science questions make up one-fifth of each Quick Recall round. The Science Written Assessment exam has balanced proportions from each category. Exams and Quick Recall rounds are designed to increase in difficulty from District to Regional to State.

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Matter: Chemical and Physical Properties, Compounds, Elements, Mixtures

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Motion and Force: Inertia, Changes in Speed/Direction, Waves

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Transfer of Energy: Heat Predictability, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Electricity

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Living Systems’ Structure and Function: Uni/Multicellular Organisms, Specialization

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Regulation and Behavior: Obtaining and Using Resources, Stimuli

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Reproduction and Heredity

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Diversity and Adaptation of Organisms; Populations and Ecosystems: Food Webs, Sunlight & Energy, Carrying Capacity

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Earth’s Subsystems: Lithosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Climate, Resources

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Solar System and Beyond: Objects, Events, Gravity/Inertia, Constellations

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Scientific Process: Experiments, Data Interpretation, Variables, Hypotheses, Laboratory Safety and First Aid (Written Assessment only)

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1950 to Present: Science, Technology, Fields of Study, Tools of Science

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Plants: Resources/Uses, Diversity, Ecosystems, Evolution, Life Cycles

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Animals: Diversity, Ecosystems, Evolution, Life Cycles

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Fungi, Viruses and Bacteria

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History of Science: Scientists, Inventions/Inventors, Technology

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Health and Nutrition

Middle Grades Arts and Humanities

Arts and Humanities questions make up one-fifth of each Quick Recall round. The Arts and Humanities Written Assessment exam has balanced proportions from each category. Exams and Quick Recall rounds are designed to increase in difficulty from District to Regional to State.

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Visual Arts: Elements of Arts, Principles of Design, Media, Processes, Purposes of Art

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Visual Artists and Their Works, Historical/Cultural Aspects of Art

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Architecture, Architects, National Landmarks

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Elements of Music: Rhythm, Tempo, Harmony, Form, Dynamics, etc.

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Composers and their Works--Emphasis on Classical and Baroque

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Musical Instruments—Including traditional Spanish, Asian, European Folk, American Folk, Contemporary Orchestra etc.

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Purposes and Styles of Music—Latin musical styles, Medieval (e.g. Gregorian chant), gospel, popular, ballads, etc

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Dance: Elements, Movements, Famous Dancers and Choreographers

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Dance:  Historical/Cultural Aspects

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World Religions and Holidays, Religious Leaders and History

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World Cultures

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Mythology: Gods and Goddesses (Emphasis on Greek/Roman)

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Mythology: Characters, Themes (Emphasis on Greek/Roman)

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Drama/Theater: Elements, Format, Production Terms

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Drama/Theater: Historical/Cultural Aspects, Broadway Plays

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Modern Heroes and Heroines, Role Models

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Sports, Games and Leisure Activities

Middle Grades Language Arts

Language Arts questions make up one-fifth of each Quick Recall round. The Language Arts Written Assessment exam has balanced proportions from each category. Exams and Quick Recall rounds are designed to increase in difficulty from District to Regional to State.

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Classic American Novels (Early American to 1900)

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Newbery Award Winners

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Classic Children’s Novels

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Contemporary Children’s and Young Adult Literature

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Biographies and Young Adult Nonfiction, Famous Speeche

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Famous Poets and  Poetry, Plays and Playwrights

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Contemporary Poets and  Poetry, Plays and Playwrights

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Short Stories:  Authors, Titles, Characters, Themes

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Fables, Folklore, Tall Tales, Fairy Tales: Authors and Characters

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Grammar: Types of Sentences, Phrases, Clauses, Mechanics, Language Usage

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Grammar:  Punctuation (including the use of colons and semicolons), Sentence Structure, Capitalization

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Parts of Speech and Their Usage

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Vocabulary: Spelling

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Vocabulary: Definitions and Word Origins

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Common Foreign Words and Phrases

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Literary Elements, Devices and Techniques

Middle Grades Social Studies

Social Studies questions make up one-fifth of each Quick Recall round. The Social Studies Written Assessment exam has balanced proportions from each category. Exams and Quick Recall rounds are designed to increase in difficulty from District to Regional to State.

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Current History: People and Events of the Last 2 Years

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U.S. Geography (Including Kentucky)

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World Geography: Physical/Political Geography, Maps

4

Geography: Climate, Land, Resources, Map Skills

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World Civilization: Ancient Africa and Egypt, River Valleys, Fertile Crescent, India and China

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World Civilization: Greece and Rome

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World Civilization: Middle Ages

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World Civilization: Renaissance and Reformation

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World Civilization: Age of Exploration

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U.S. History: Prehistory, Native American Cultures, Exploration

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U.S. History: Colonial Period (1500-1775)

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U.S. History: Becoming a New Nation (1775-1815)

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U.S. History: The Nation Grows (1815-1860)

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U.S. History: Civil War and Reconstruction

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U.S. History: Presidents and Great Political Figures

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U.S. Government (Major Documents and Citizenship)

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Economic: Principles, Practices, Money/Banking, Economic Systems

Elementary Science

Science questions make up one-fifth of each Quick Recall round. The Science Written Assessment exam has balanced proportions from each category. Exams and Quick Recall rounds are designed to increase in difficulty from District to Regional to State.

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Properties of Objects and Materials

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Position and Motion of objects

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Light, Heat, Electricity and Magnetism

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Earth Science: Rocks, Soil, Minerals, Fossils

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Earth Science: Subsystems (Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, Water Cycle, Weather, Climate, Seasons)

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Solar System: Planets, Sun, Observable Patterns of Movement and Shapes

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Organisms: Cells, Simple Organisms, Life Cycles, Characteristics and Relationships

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Organisms: Plants, Life Cycles, Characteristics and Relationships

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Organisms: Invertebrates, Life Cycles, Characteristics and Relationships

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Organisms: Vertebrates, Life Cycles, Characteristics and Relationships

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Human Body Systems, Personal and Community Health

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Scientific Inquiry, Science and Technology, Relationships, Scientific Tools, Types of Scientists

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Famous Scientists and Pioneers: Including Newton, Einstein, Galileo, Marie Curie, Nightingale, Goodall, Elizabeth Blackwell, Benjamin Franklin, Carver, Salk, Pasteur, Jenner, Rachel Carson, Nobel, Neil Armstrong, Sally Ride

Elementary Language Arts

Language Arts questions make up one-fifth of each Quick Recall round. The Language Arts Written Assessment exam has balanced proportions from each category. Exams and Quick Recall rounds are designed to increase in difficulty from District to Regional to State.

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Caldecott and Newbery Winners

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Famous Poetry and Poets (emphasis on Children’s Poetry); Poetic forms

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Classic Literature: 2010 emphasis on Betsy Byars, Roald Dahl, Lois Lowry, Scott O'Dell, C. S. Lewis, Elizabeth George Speare and Katherine Paterson

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Literature Genres, Terms and Devices

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Nursery Rhymes, Fairy Tales, Proverbs, Idioms, Famous Speeches

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Vocabulary: Words with Multiple Meanings, Roots, Affixes and Their Effects upon Meaning

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Vocabulary: Word Usage, Synonyms, Antonyms, Homophones, Homonyms, Compound Words

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Grammar: Punctuation, Capitalization, and for Written Assessment only: Special Type such as Boldface, Italics, etc.

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Grammar: Parts of Speech and Their Functions (including Subject, Direct and Indirect Objects, Gerunds, Appositives, Predicate and Predicate Nominatives)

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Grammar: Types of Sentences, Clauses, Phrases

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Spelling

Elementary Arts and Humanities

Arts and Humanities questions make up one-fifth of each Quick Recall round. The Arts and Humanities Written Assessment exam has balanced proportions from each category. Exams and Quick Recall rounds are designed to increase in difficulty from District to Regional to State.

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Elements of Music: Rhythm, timbre, melody, tempo, harmony, dynamics, etc

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Purposes and Styles of Music including Historical and Cultural Aspects

3

Musical Instruments and Families

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Composers

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Elements of  Dance, Types of dance, and Appropriate Dance Wear

6

Dancers and Choreographers

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Drama:  Elements, Production, and Performance, Age-appropriate Broadway Plays

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Visual Arts: Elements, Principles of Design, Media, Processes

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Visual Arts: Purposes, Styles, Subjects Matters, Historical Aspects

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Famous Artists and Their Best Known Works

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Fables, Folklore, Tall Tales, Legends, Myth (Emphasis on West African, Appalachian and Native American including Pre-Columbian)

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Cultures: West African, Native American, American Folk, Colonial American dance, drama, visual art, and music

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Modern Heroes and Heroines, Role Models

Elementary Social Studies

Social Studies questions make up one-fifth of each Quick Recall round. The Social Studies Written Assessment exam has balanced proportions from each category. Exams and Quick Recall rounds are designed to increase in difficulty from District to Regional to State.

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Kentucky Geography

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Kentucky History

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United States Geography: Physical Characteristics and Map Skills

4

United States Geography: Human Characteristics --Populations and Interaction with the Environment (Written Assessment only)

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United States History: Beginnings to Revolution for Independence

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United States History: Revolutionary War to 1865

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United States History: Reconstruction to Present

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Government: Local, State, and National

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Citizenship: Rights and Responsibilities

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Basic Economic Principles

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Culture and Society: U.S. and World

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United States Symbols, Slogans, Landmarks, Documents

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Current History: People and Events of the last two years

Elementary Mathematics

Mathematics questions make up one-fifth of each Quick Recall round. The Mathematics Written Assessment exam has balanced proportions from each category. Exams and Quick Recall rounds are designed to increase in difficulty from District to Regional to State.

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Properties of Real Numbers: Whole Numbers, Fractions, Mixed Numbers, Decimals

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Computation of Whole Numbers

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Computation of Fractions, Mixed Numbers

4

Computation of Decimals

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Estimation

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Measurement: U.S. Customary and Metric Units, Money, Time and Temperature

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Perimeter, Area and Volume of Geometric Figures

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Symmetry, Congruence, and Similar Figures

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Probability/Statistics

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Number Patterns

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Pre-algebra

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Ratio, Proportion, Percents

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Data Collection, Organization, Description, and Interpretation  (Written Assessment only)