Elementary Content Areas
Each Quick Recall round contains an equal number of questions from each subject area. Each Written Assessment exam has balanced proportions from each category.
Elementary Mathematics
- Properties of Real Numbers: Comparing and Ordering Real Numbers
- Data Collection, Organization, Description, and Interpretation (Written Assessment only)
- Calculating Factors and Multiples; Real World Problem Solving using Whole Numbers and Decimals
- Real World Problem Solving using Fractions and Mixed Numbers
- Ratio, Proportions, Percents using Real World and Mathematical Problem Solving
- Convert Standard and Metric Measurements within the same system using Real World Problem Solving
- Graphing Points on the Coordinate Plane using Real World and Mathematical Problem Solving (Written Assessment Only)
- Classifying Lines, Angles, and Two-dimensional Geometric Figures according to their properties
- Perimeter, Area and Volume of Geometric Figures using Real World and Mathematical Problem Solving
- Symmetry, Congruence, and Similar Figures (Written Assessment Only)
- Probability: Counting Principle, Spinners, Number Cubes, Coins, Random Drawings)
- Algebraic Thinking: Numerical Expressions and Number Patterns
- Pre-Algebra
Elementary Science
- Properties of Objects and Materials
- Position and Motion of objects
- Light, Heat, Electricity and Magnetism
- Earth Science: Rocks, Soil, Minerals, Fossils
- Earth Science: Subsystems (Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, Water Cycle, Weather, Climate, Seasons)
- Solar System: Planets, Sun, Observable Patterns of Movement and Shapes
- Organisms: Cells, Simple Organisms, Life Cycles, Characteristics and Relationships
- Organisms: Plants, Life Cycles, Characteristics and Relationships
- Organisms: Invertebrates, Life Cycles, Characteristics and Relationships
- Organisms: Vertebrates, Life Cycles, Characteristics and Relationships
- Human Body Systems, Personal and Community Health
- Scientific Inquiry, Science and Technology, Relationships, Scientific Tools, Types of Scientists
- Famous Scientists and Pioneers: Including Newton, Einstein, Galileo, Marie Curie, Nightingale, Goodall, Blackwell, Benjamin Franklin, Carver, Salk, Pasteur, Jenner, Rachel Carson, Nobel, Neil Armstrong, Sally Ride
Elementary Social Studies
- Kentucky Geography
- Kentucky History
- United States Geography: Physical Characteristics and Map Skills
- United States Geography: Human Characteristics – Populations and Interaction with the Environment
- Early U.S. Cultures – Emphasis on English, Spanish, French, West African
- United States History: Beginnings to Revolution for Independence
- United States History: Revolutionary War to 1865
- United States History: Reconstruction to Present
- Government: Local, State, and National
- Citizenship: Rights and Responsibilities
- Basic Economic Principles
- United States Symbols, Slogans, Landmarks, Documents
- People and Events from 2010 to the present
Elementary Language Arts
- Newbery Medal Winners, 1990 to Present
- Caldecott Medal Winners, 1990 to present
- Famous Poetry and Poets (emphasis on Children’s Poetry); Poetic forms
- Classic Literature: emphasis on Virginia Hamilton, Roald Dahl, Madeleine L’Engle, Lois Lowry, Louisa May Alcott
- Literature Genres, Terms and Devices
- Characters in Fables, Folklore, Tall Tales, Legends – Emphasis on American
- Nursery Rhymes, Fairy Tales, Famous Speeches
- Vocabulary: Roots, Affixes and Their Effects upon Meaning; Synonyms/Antonyms, Word Usage
- Vocabulary: Homophones, Homonyms, Compound Words
- Grammar: Punctuation, Capitalization, and for Written Assessment only: Special Type such as Boldface, Italics, etc.
- Grammar: Parts of Speech and Their Functions, (including Subject, Direct and Indirect Objects, Gerunds, Appositives, Predicate and Predicate Nominatives)
- Types of Sentences, Clauses, Phrases
- Spelling
Elementary Arts and Humanities
- Elements of Music: Rhythm, timbre, melody, tempo, harmony, dynamics, etc
- Purposes and Styles of Music including Historical and Cultural Aspects
- Musical Instruments and Families
- Famous Composers and Their Best Known Works – Emphasis on Gershwin, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Copland, Beethoven, Schubert, J.S. Bach
- Elements of Dance, Types of dance, and Appropriate Dance Wear
- Dancers and Choreographers
- Drama: Elements, Production, and Performance, Age-appropriate Broadway Plays
- Visual Arts: Elements, Principles of Design, Media, Processes
- Visual Arts: Purposes, Styles, Subject Matter, Historical Aspects
- Famous Artists and Their Best Known Works – Emphasis on Michelangelo, Seurat, Cassatt, Picasso, Monet, Leonardo
- Cultures: West African, Native American, American Folk, Colonial American dance, drama, visual art, and music
- Cultural Icons 1990-present