Massachusetts's career standard, criterion by criterion: 15 of 48 matched, 33 not claimed.

How the middle schools in a district will collaborate with career technical schools and programs in their district, regional, agricultural, and other public high schools to inform students about such opportunities to them.

How the district will provide all middle school students an opportunity to tour, during regular middle school hours, with the transportation costs to be assumed by the school hosting the tours.

How the exploration and awareness of secondary school options including career technical education schools and programs is connected to a student's secondary and postsecondary academic and career planning.

Flexible, higher order thinking skills (e.g., project management, leadership, problem solving). Middle School: Considers alternate solutions and the soundness of an answer before reaching a conclusion; identifies a problem and suggests multiple solutions.

Technical and technological skills (e.g., blueprint reading and computer software management). Middle School: Able to work with technological tools (e.g., digital instruments, calculator); uses a computer as a learning tool.

Skills in locating and using information resources for research (e.g., libraries, Internet). Middle School: Successfully browses the Internet for current statistical information on a topic; evaluates and substantiates web-based information for accuracy; investigates a topic through experimental inquiry.

Communication and literacy skills for self-advocacy and presentation (e.g., college and job interviews). Middle School: Communicates confidence during interpersonal exchange and presentations; communicates needs and interests assertively, rather than passively or aggressively.

Mathematical life skills for time and money management (e.g., estimating, budgeting). Middle School: Distinguishes when an estimate vs. an exact answer is called for; plans and uses time wisely and effectively in completing long-range projects.

Organizational skills for career and life management. Middle School: Follows instructions and timelines on assignments and personal goals; organizes computer desktop for ready access; prioritizes tasks and can state why.

Critical thinking skills to use and evaluate information (e.g., evaluating credit card offers). Middle School: Evaluates and compares statistical data for accuracy; re-evaluates and adjusts decisions based on information and data; distinguishes biased from non-biased information.

Technical literacy for career and life management (e.g., online banking, managing FAFSA online). Middle School: Monitors and manages cell phone minute use; maintains school assignments in distinct files for easy reference and retrieval.

Knowledge of how educational and workplace demands relate to economic and societal needs and functions (e.g., outsourcing, medical research). Middle School: Gives examples of careers in relation to global needs; defines terms such as GNP, per capita income.

Skills in researching and evaluating economic and societal information for career planning and career management. Middle School: Evaluates extracurricular activities in light of cost, transportation needs, and family commitment; researches and evaluates two or more careers in the fields of social service, economics, education, and agriculture.

Knowledge of the benefits of education for career and life management. Middle School: Assesses report card and teacher feedback in light of career plan goals; gives concrete examples of how what is learned in school has use at home.

Knowledge of the benefits of education for personal and professional satisfaction. Middle School: Gives examples of how health and science knowledge is used by family members; understands that successful extra-curricular experiences require knowledge and skill.

Skills in maximizing educational and workplace achievement for employability, work satisfaction, and optimal earning potential. Middle School: Participates in career exploration opportunities such as job shadowing and mentorship programs; drafts a career ladder that reflects increased responsibility and opportunity in relation to educational achievement.

Skills in the planning process (focusing on the importance of preparation and future orientation). Middle School: Plans after school and weekend activities with peers and family members rather than waiting for others to do so; modifies leisure plans as needed for daily tasks.

Knowledge of decision-making as a complex process. Middle School: Gives examples of decision-making strategies (process of elimination, consultation, "sleeping on it"); able to rank decisions from simple to complex.

Skills and strategies for effective decision-making (including rational, intuitive and consultative styles). Middle School: Uses previous experience and self-examination in decision-making; trusts oneself as well as others.

Skills in evaluating career plans and decisions in relation to aptitudes, values, and interests. Middle School: Consults with parents and teachers in interpreting high school programs and options in relation to personal interests, abilities, and aptitudes; chooses tasks on group projects based on self aptitude, values, and interests.

Skills in establishing and modifying career management tools (e.g., resume, portfolio). Middle School: Begins development of a six-year career plan; maintains and modifies an academic/technical portfolio.

Skills to plan and navigate career transitions. Middle School: Defines networking and gives examples of networking strategies; participates in a goal oriented group networking activity.

Skills and attitudes for developing and maintaining the identity of a learner for life. Middle School: Explores new subject matter and leisure activities; explores and considers options when faced with a personal challenge.

Knowledge of how and where to access career and labor market information. Middle School: Knows how to navigate government and educational websites; produces telephone numbers, addresses, and email addresses of a few government officials and industry experts.

Skills to both utilize and evaluate career information, resources, and experts in career planning. Middle School: Names experts in various fields and can explain what makes them experts; compares information obtained from family and friends with that from print resources and experts.

Knowledge of how performance assessments measure learning and productivity. Middle School: Understands grade requirements for advanced courses as well as MCAS levels and cut-off scores; values grades, standardized test results and teacher and employer recommendations as learning tools for self-knowledge and career planning.

Knowledge of the concepts of career pathway development, labor market demand and job retention. Middle School: Lists occupational fields in the current economy that are experiencing growth and those with high unemployment; defines terms such as recession, depression, job outlook, economic recovery.

Knowledge of risks and rewards of various careers. Middle School: Distinguishes the pros and cons of various careers; understands the concept and value of an employment benefit package.

Knowledge and skills necessary for employment, retention and advancement. Middle School: Participates effectively on group tasks and projects; understands the concept and importance of quality work and products.

Knowledge of the transferability of skills and its value. Middle School: Gives examples of learning as a skill that requires development and practice; distinguishes abilities from aptitudes, skills, and expertise; gives examples of personal transferable skills.

Knowledge of the interrelationship of life roles. Middle School: Identifies ways in which the role of a student, friend, and family member are related and different; reads about and talks with gender role models re: balancing life roles.

Skills in managing competing life roles at home, school, work, and in the community. Middle School: Sets limits and attempts to negotiate with adults when demands compromise success; works at establishing and maintaining a social support network.

Knowledge of the impact of cultural stereotyping and gender-based roles in relation to career decisions and occupational success. Middle School: Identifies cultural or gender based expectations in relation to different occupations; summarizes a biography of a successful person from a different cultural background.

Knowledge of the structures, dynamics and opportunities within industries and organizations. Middle School: Defines terms such as industry, management, finance, labor, budget; understands the way in which organizations are structured.

Knowledge of industries' role in local, national, and global arenas. Middle School: Identifies major industries and services in one's own community and region; reads newspapers and periodicals and watches the news.

Skills to locate, understand, evaluate, and use safety information. Middle School: Lists school safety rules for on and off the school grounds and why they are in place; learns about the role of occupational safety in the school.

Skills in developing and maintaining a clear and positive self-concept. Middle School: Completes school work in an independent and confident manner, yet asks for help when needed; acknowledges personal strengths and weaknesses.

Skills in relating individual learning styles, interests, values, and aptitudes to one's concept of self. Middle School: Gives examples of how and why someone might learn in a different way and at a different rate; identifies preferred learning style(s) as visual, auditory, kinesthetic.

Attitude(s) and skills for personal responsibility and self-determination. Middle School: Perceives ability and intelligence as related to effort; identifies strategies for future success when goals are not met.

Skills in applying personal ethics in all settings. Middle School: Demonstrates a quality conscious approach to academic/technical tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in written and verbal communication.

Skills in interacting positively with others at home, at school, at work, and in the community. Middle School: Seeks feedback and handles constructive criticism well; able to influence and persuade others in a debate or discussion.

Skills in problem-solving and conflict resolution at home, at school, at work, and in the community. Middle School: Demonstrates anger management; uses humor to diffuse conflict.

Knowledge of and respect for individual differences. Middle School: When in opposition, is able to display empathy and respect for another's views; describes others and oneself according to a set of characteristics.

Knowledge of how positive behaviors and attitudes contribute to educational achievement and workplace success. Middle School: Seeks reward and recognition for completed tasks; understands the value of constructive criticism and manages behavior in accordance with such feedback.

Knowledge and skills for/in maintaining personal and psychological well-being (e.g., locating information, services, support; stress management skills). Middle School: Maintains good sleep and eating habits; develops coping strategies for challenging or difficult times.

Knowledge and skills for/in evaluating and responding to social and economic influences at home, school, work, and in the community. Middle School: Defends one's point of view when necessary; acts independently and aggressively in response to pressure to conform.

Knowledge and skills that promote participation, positive behavior and regard within diverse groups. Middle School: Gives examples of how differences can be assets; participates with classmates in a teacher led discussion on such topics as civil rights.

Knowledge and skills for communicating and working positively in diverse settings. Middle School: Lists ways in which the classroom and/or school is diverse and the benefits; explains the importance of getting along with people on a team despite differences.