Description
The Middle School: Social Studies test assesses the
knowledge and skills necessary for a beginning
middle school social studies teacher. The test is based
on the NCSS National Standards for Social Studies
Teachers and measures examinees' knowledge and
skills related to the following concepts: United States
History, World History, Government/Civics, Geography,
and Economics. Some of the selected-response and
all of the short essay questions are interdisciplinary,
reflecting the complex relationship among the
social studies fields. Some questions are based
on interpreting stimulus material such as written
passages, maps, charts, graphs, tables, cartoons,
diagrams, and photographs.
Details
If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? No
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 10 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No
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