The objectives and assessment characteristics of the Georgia Criterion-Referenced Tests for grade 1 are given to show teachers the range of content and type of questions. In mathematics, objectives are defined in areas of: (1) concept identification, recognition of the names and relationships between numbers; (2) component operations, use of addition, subtraction, and measurements; and (3) problem solving. In reading, objectives are defined for: (1) concepts for reading, basic sounds, and concepts; (2) literal comprehension, understanding of explicitly stated material; and (3) inferential comprehension, understanding of implicit information. Assessment characteristics define the content required in grade 1. Sample questions accompany each objective. The strategies students may be using in incorrect choices are highlighted with each sample question. (SLD)