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US History and Government Examination: June 2016 AssessmentUS History and Government Examination: June 2016 Assessment
Publisher
New York State Education Department
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9th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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US History and Government Examination: June 2016

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This US History and Government Examination: June 2016 assessment also includes:
  • Social Studies Essay Booklet
  • Scoring Key, Part I
  • Scoring Key, Part I and Rating Guide Part II - Thematic Essay
  • Rating Guide, Part IIIA and Part IIIB - DBQ
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A comprehension check uses multiple-choice and essay questions for a balanced examination concepts in both US History and government. The test covers a variety of topics, including British mercantilism, the Monroe Doctrine, and the Progressive Era in the United States.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the united states, american history, political science, representative government, american democracy, democracy

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Differentiate for English learners by assigning them the documents and primary sources that include pictures
  • Create a review for scholars using questions that test the same concepts as the exam

Classroom Considerations

  • The test takes about three hours

Pros

  • The test easily flexes to meet the needs of any teacher
  • Uses a variety of question formats

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2

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