Tennessee Study Guides
Free, accessible lessons aligned to CC standards.
Common Core
Common Core Math — Kindergarten
Grade K
Counting, cardinality, addition/subtraction within 10, shapes.
Common Core Math — Grade 1
Grade 1
Addition/subtraction within 100, place value, geometry, measurement.
Common Core Math — Grade 2
Grade 2
Addition/subtraction within 1000, time, money, geometry.
Common Core Math — Grade 3
Grade 3
Multiplication, division, fractions intro, area.
Common Core Math — Grade 4
Grade 4
Multi-digit arithmetic, factors, fractions, decimals.
Common Core Math — Grade 5
Grade 5
Decimals, fractions operations, volume, coordinate plane.
Common Core Math — Grade 6
Grade 6
Ratios, rates, expressions, equations, statistics.
Common Core Math — Grade 7
Grade 7
Proportional relationships, integers, expressions, probability.
Common Core Math — Grade 8
Grade 8
Linear equations, functions, geometry, Pythagorean theorem.
Common Core ELA — Kindergarten
Grade K
Print concepts, phonics, sight words, listening comprehension.
Common Core ELA — Grade 1
Grade 1
Decoding, fluency, basic comprehension, writing simple sentences.
Common Core ELA — Grade 2
Grade 2
Reading fluency, vocabulary, structured paragraph writing.
Common Core ELA — Grade 3
Grade 3
Reading for meaning, multi-paragraph writing, grammar.
Common Core ELA — Grade 4
Grade 4
Inferences, summary, opinion writing with evidence.
Common Core ELA — Grade 5
Grade 5
Theme, point of view, research writing, citing evidence.
Common Core ELA — Grade 6
Grade 6
Argument writing, narrative craft, vocab in context.
Common Core ELA — Grade 7
Grade 7
Analyzing structure, claim-evidence-reasoning.
Common Core ELA — Grade 8
Grade 8
Argument analysis, theme across texts, formal writing.
NGSS Science
NGSS Science K-2
Grade K-2
Weather, plants, materials, motion, basic engineering design.
NGSS Science 3-5
Grade 3-5
Forces, ecosystems, weather, earth's systems, engineering design.
NGSS Science 6-8
Grade 6-8
Cells, chemistry, energy, weather/climate, evolution, engineering.
NGSS Biology
Grade 9-12
Molecular basis, ecology, evolution, organism interactions.
NGSS Chemistry
Grade 9-12
Atomic structure, reactions, energy, equilibrium.
NGSS Physics
Grade 9-12
Motion, forces, energy, waves, electromagnetism.
AP Courses
AP Computer Science A
Grade AP
Object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms in Java. Aligned to 2025-26 College Board CED.
AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based
Grade AP
Mechanics, energy, momentum, rotation, waves. Algebra-based.
AP Calculus AB
Grade AP
Limits, derivatives, integrals, FTC.
AP Calculus BC
Grade AP
Calc AB plus parametric, polar, sequences, series.
AP Statistics
Grade AP
Exploring data, sampling, probability, inference.
AP Biology
Grade AP
Evolution, energetics, info storage, systems interactions.
AP Chemistry
Grade AP
Atomic structure, bonding, reactions, equilibrium, thermo.
AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based
Grade AP
Fluids, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, optics, modern physics.
AP Physics C: Mechanics
Grade AP
Calculus-based mechanics.
AP Physics C: E&M
Grade AP
Calculus-based electricity and magnetism.
AP Precalculus
Grade AP
Functions, modeling, trigonometry, intro to calc concepts.
AP Computer Science Principles
Grade AP
Programming concepts, data, algorithms, internet, impact of computing.
AP English Language and Composition
Grade AP
Rhetorical analysis, argument, synthesis essays.
AP English Literature and Composition
Grade AP
Close reading, prose/poetry analysis, literary argument.
AP United States History
Grade AP
9 historical periods 1491 to present. SAQs, DBQs, LEQs.
AP World History: Modern
Grade AP
c.1200 CE to present, comparative analysis, DBQs.
AP European History
Grade AP
c.1450 to present, themes of state-building, exchange, technology.
AP US Government and Politics
Grade AP
Constitution, civil rights, political ideology, institutions.
AP Comparative Government
Grade AP
China, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, UK comparative analysis.
AP Human Geography
Grade AP
Population, migration, culture, political organization, economic development.
AP Macroeconomics
Grade AP
GDP, inflation, monetary/fiscal policy, growth, international trade.
AP Microeconomics
Grade AP
Supply/demand, elasticity, cost theory, market structures.
AP Psychology
Grade AP
Biological bases, sensation/perception, learning, cognition, development, social psych.
AP Environmental Science
Grade AP
Ecosystems, biodiversity, pollution, sustainability, climate change.
AP Art History
Grade AP
250 required works of art from prehistory to global contemporary.
AP Music Theory
Grade AP
Pitch, rhythm, harmony, sight-singing, dictation.
AP Spanish Language and Culture
Grade AP
Communication in Spanish across 6 themes.
AP French Language and Culture
Grade AP
Communication in French across 6 themes.
AP Seminar
Grade AP
Cross-curricular research, argumentation, presentations.
AP Research
Grade AP
Year-long independent academic paper.
SAT
ACT
ACT Math
Grade HS
Comprehensive ACT Math curriculum covering Number & Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, Statistics & Probability, and Integrating Essential Skills. 60 questions, 60 minutes. Difficulty increases with question number.
ACT English
Grade HS
Comprehensive ACT English curriculum covering all three reporting categories: Conventions of Standard English (CSE, ~53%), Knowledge of Language (KOL, ~16%), and Production of Writing (POW, ~31%). 75 questions, 45 minutes.