Sentences with phrase «social studies content test»

General social studies candidates must pass the Praxis II Social Studies content test.

Students in classes using LDC performed as well on a social studies content test as comparable students.

Not exact matches

The teachers of the subjects with high - stakes tests want as much time as possible to work with students on those skills while social studies teachers want the same respect for their content and the time to teach it well.

The study, led by Jerome Johnston of the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan, found that high school students at «exemplary» Channel One schools — defined as schools where teachers make good use of the 12 - minute daily show's content — scored 5 percent better on current - events tests than students at control high schools, where the program was not used.

Achievement tests, in contrast, measure specific knowledge and skills in particular content areas such as science, math, English, and social studies.

Students must also take and pass a content specialty test, which measures their knowledge in a specific content area like math, social studies or science.

Achievement Test: A standardized test (usually multiple choice) that measures content - area knowledge (e.g., science, math, English, and social studies) and academic skiTest: A standardized test (usually multiple choice) that measures content - area knowledge (e.g., science, math, English, and social studies) and academic skitest (usually multiple choice) that measures content - area knowledge (e.g., science, math, English, and social studies) and academic skills.

Rather than administering separate social studies and English tests at the end of the year, Louisiana schools participating in the pilot will teach short social studies and English curriculum units in tandem over the course of the year, pausing briefly after each unit to assess students» reading, writing and content knowledge.

Washington — State legislators are increasing the amount of social studies required in schools, setting the content of courses, and demanding tests of the results.

The state has tests based on its content standards for English and math in high schools, but it has dropped all tests for science and social studies.

Guiding students in creating their own documentary films is a daunting proposition for social studies teachers who are responsible for teaching content and skills in a way that balances disciplinary skills and thinking with state - mandated tests that often emphasize a shallow understanding of content.

As a social studies teacher, I was relieved I never had a specific state test focused on my content.

With more content - based areas, such as literature, social studies, and some sciences, students could have the option to study the material in the book, take the test, and move on to replacement or extension material.

The content of all KAP tests and tools is derived from Kansas» approved content standards for English language arts, science, mathematics, and social studies.

Although Virginia requires that its secondary teacher candidates pass a Praxis II content test to teach any core secondary subjects, the state permits a significant loophole to this important policy by allowing general social studies licenses, without requiring subject - matter testing for each subject area within this discipline.

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Candidates are required to pass the Praxis II «Social Studies» content test.

Not only do Indiana and Tennessee require that secondary teacher candidates pass a content test to teach any core secondary subjects, but these states also do not permit any significant loopholes to this important policy by allowing secondary general science or social studies licenses (see Goals 1 - G and 1 - H).

To ensure that secondary students are capable of accessing varied information about the world around them, Washington should also — either through testing frameworks or teacher standards — include literacy skills and using text as a means to build content knowledge in history / social studies, science, technical subjects and the arts.

Require middle school social studies teachers to pass a test of content knowledge that ensures sufficient knowledge of social studies.

Although requiring a content test is a step in the right direction, the state should require separate, meaningful passing scores for each core subject covered on the test, including reading / language arts, mathematics, science and social studies.

To ensure that elementary students are capable of accessing varied information about the world around them, Vermont should also — either through testing frameworks or teacher standards — include literacy skills and using text to build content knowledge in history / social studies, science, technical subjects and the arts.

Require secondary social studies teachers to pass tests of content knowledge for each social studies discipline they intend to teach.

Schools may provide testing accommodations to students identified as Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and English Language Learners (ELLs) as needed, on all NYS ELA and content - area assessments (i.e., Mathematics, Science and Social Studies).