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

For example:

• demonstrating knowledge of theories, stages, and characteristics of physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and moral development across the life span
• analyzing various factors that affect human growth and development (e.g., heredity, environment)
• demonstrating understanding of the stages and physical changes that occur during pregnancy and childbirth
• demonstrating knowledge of how developmental changes affect an individual's needs, roles, and goals across the life span
• demonstrating knowledge of ways to meet physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and moral development needs across the life span
• demonstrating knowledge of physiological, psychological, social, and emotional aspects of sexual development throughout the life span

For example:

• identifying factors that affect decisions about becoming a parent/guardian
• analyzing ways to prepare for the expectations and responsibilities of being a parent/guardian
• demonstrating knowledge of parenting practices that support and nurture human growth and development
• demonstrating knowledge of parent development and roles throughout the life span
• recognizing variations in parenting practices and factors that affect these practices