Family and Consumer Sciences (Grades 5–12) Subtest 1

For example:

• recognizing types and characteristics of family structures and family dynamics
• recognizing diversity in families (e.g., cultural, ethnic, economic, religious, geographic, sexuality)
• demonstrating knowledge of roles, rights, and responsibilities of children, parents/guardians, grandparents, and other family members
• demonstrating knowledge of the effects of personal characteristics and needs on interpersonal relationships
• recognizing stress factors that affect the family
• identifying community resources available to assist families and how to access these resources

For example:

• demonstrating knowledge of reciprocal influences between the family and the workplace
• demonstrating knowledge of ways families contribute to preparing family members for civic responsibility, community engagement, and the work environment
• demonstrating knowledge of processes and communication skills for building and maintaining relationships in family, community, and workplace settings
• demonstrating knowledge of the effects of social and technological changes on families
• recognizing and applying decision-making models within the context of problem solving in the home environment and the extension to the community
• recognizing value systems and implicit biases within the family and their relationship to individual decision making, societal values, and public policy
• demonstrating knowledge of reciprocal influences of social institutions such as governmental and educational institutions on the family