Reading and mathematics objectives measured by the eighth grade tests of the Georgia Criterion-Referenced Tests are described. This guide was designed to familiarize the teacher with assessment characteristics for each objective. Objectives in concept identification, component operations, and problem solving are defined for mathematics. All concepts and operations are examined in academic, everyday, and employment contexts. Similarly, in reading, objectives are defined for the areas of literal and inferential comprehenion, and problem solving, in academic, everyday, and employment contexts. Examples of questions are provided for each objective and the assessment characteristics are defined to show the content required of the grade level. The strategies students may be using for incorrect options are outlined for each sample question. (SLD)