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43 1371 .262 ILLI SOCIAL SCIENCE c. 3 Illinois Standards Achievement Test Sample Social Science Materials ILLINOIS DOCUMENTS JAN Ob 2000 ILLINOIS STATE LIBRARY ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION Ronald J. Gidwitz Glenn W. McGee Chairman State Superintendent Social Science Sample Book Introduction The Illinois State Board of Education in conjunction with citizens and educators throughout Illinois have worked to develop the Illinois Learning Standards and the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT). The Social Science component will be administered to students in grades 4 and 7 during February of the year 2000. The sample materials for ISAT are provided in this booklet. The sample questions correspond to the Illinois Learning Standards and are organized by the reporting area for grades 4 and 7. Overview of the Illinois Standards Achievement Test for Social Science Populations and Schedules Unless exempted by law, all public school students in grades 4 and 7 take the ISAT social science test. ISAT assessments will be given during the first week of Lebruary, with make-up days extending into the following week. Structure of the Tests In 2000, the ISAT social science test for grades 4 and 7 will be given in two 40-minute sessions. The test will include 70 multiple-choice items. All items address specific elements of the Illinois Learning Standards for Social Science. 2 Test Item Criteria The criteria used to select or delete items are • alignment to the Illinois Learning Standards, • content validity, • reliability, • importance, • difficulty, • cognitive level, • power to differentiate among students of differing abilities, and • freedom from bias. SOCIAL SCIENCE LEARNING STANDARDS The Illinois Learning Standards for Social Science were developed by Illinois citizens for Illinois schools. These goals, standards and benchmarks are an outgrowth of the 1985 Illinois State Goals for Learning, ideas underlying recent local and national curriculum projects; results of state, national, and international assessment findings; and the work and experiences of Illinois school districts and teachers and citizens. Social Science Goals and Standards STATE GOAL 14: Understand political systems, with an emphasis on the United States. STANDARDS 14.A. Understand and explain basic principles of the United States government. 14.B. Understand the structures and functions of the political systems of Illinois, the United States and other nations. 14.C. Understand election processes and responsibilities of citizens. 14.D. Understand the roles and influences of individuals and interest groups in the political systems of Illinois, the United States and other nations. 14.E. Understand United States foreign policy as it relates to other nations and international issues. 14.F. Understand the development of United States political ideas and traditions. 3 STATE GOAL 15: Understand economic systems, with an emphasis on the United States. STANDARDS 15.A. Understand how different economic systems operate in the exchange, production, distribution and consumption of goods and services. 15.B. Understand that scarcity necessitates choices by consumers. 15.C. Understand that scarcity necessitates choices by producers. 15.D. Understand trade as an exchange of goods or services. 15. E. Understand the impact of government policies and decisions on production and consumption in the economy. STATE GOAL 16: Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations. STANDARDS 16. A. Apply the skills of historical analysis and interpretation. 16.B. Understand the development of significant political events. 16.C. Understand the development of economic systems. 16.D. Understand Illinois, United States and world social history. 16. E. Understand Illinois, United States and world environmental history. STATE GOAL 17: Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States. STANDARDS 17. A. Locate, describe and explain places, regions and features on the Earth. 17.B. Analyze and explain characteristics and interactions of the Earthis physical systems. 17.C. Understand relationships between geographic factors and society. 17.D. Understand the historical significance of geography. 4 ecf^L STATE COAL 18: Understand social systems, with an emphasis on the United , 3 States. STANDARDS 18.A. Compare characteristics of culture as reflected in language, literature, the arts, traditions and institutions. 18.B. Understand the roles and interactions of individuals and groups in society. 18.C. Understand how social systems form and develop over time. Definition of Social Science Sets of Standards 1. Government Standards: All items that assess a student's knowledge of political systems. The basic principles and traditions of the United States government, the structure and functions of government, the election process, and foreign policy are included. (Illinois Learning Standards 14A, 14B, 14D, 14E, 14F, 18B) 2. Economics Standards: Items that measure a student's knowledge and understanding of economic systems and the nature of the United States' economy. The choices people make in the production and distribution of goods and services and the relationship of governments to trade and economic practices are included. (Illinois Learning Standards 15A, 15B, 15C, 15D, and 15E) 3. United States and World History: Items related to historical skills and analysis, the development of political events, economic systems and social systems. (Illinois Learning Standards 16A, 16B, 16C, 16D, 16E, 18A, and 18C) 4. Global Perspectives: Items that examine student knowledge of the political, economic, social and environmental events and conditions in the world beyond the United States. (Illinois Learning Standards 16A, 16B, 16C, 16D, 16E, 14B, and 14E) 5. Geography Standards: Items that require the student to locate places, regions, and features; to know characteristics of the earth's physical system and the relationship between geographic factors and society; and to understand the historical significance of geography. (Illinois Learning Standards 17A, 17B, 17C, and 17D) 6 GRADE 4 SAMPLE ITEMS 8 Government Why does the United States flag have 50 stars? A. Stars make a good design. B. There is one star for each state. C. The flag is 50 years old. D. There is one star for each president. Which document was written to separate England from the United States? A. The U.S. Constitution B. The Declaration of Independence C. The Articles of Confederation D. The Magna Carta for? The United States Congress includes the A. Rights of Americans B. United States millionaires A. president and the vice president. C. Real coins B. Supreme Court and the Appeals D. The government's wealth Court. C. House of Representatives and the Senate. D. Senate and the vice president. What do the axes stand for? A. Uncle Sam's treasure B. Protection of freedom C. Brave people fighting for freedom D. Attacks on freedom Grade 4 Samples 9 GO ON TO NEXT PAGE. GO VERNMENT What does picture A represent? What would be the best title for this cartoon? A. The right to teach B. The right to tear down signs A. Don't Trust Anyone C. The right to buy books B. Good Clean-up Helpers D. The right to an education C. Cities Are Dangerous D. Equal Rights for All | What does the booth in the picture C represent? A. The right to have a good job B. The right to go to school C. The right to vote in elections D. The right to live anywhere Grade 4 Samples 10