Assessment

US History and Government Examination: August 2017

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Developing a test that uses primary sources to assess class members knowledge of the history of the United States is no easy task! Save yourself the time and stress and use a final exam that includes essay, multiple choice, and short answer questions.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Play a review game the day before the exam that includes the analysis of pie charts, maps, and other primary sources
  • Include a review of how to analyze political cartoons
Classroom Considerations
  • Designed for the New York Regents exam; however, appropriate for any study of United states history
Pros
  • Uses a variety of questions that effectively covers both early and later periods  in United States history
  • Breaks the exam into parts, making it flexible and easily adaptable 
Cons
  • None