Social Studies: Social Studies 10th Grade Wisconsin Knowledge And Concepts Examinations


WKCE Social Studies: WKCE Social Studies


WKCE Social Studies : WKCE Social Studies Questions on the WKCE Social Studies test come from the subjects of GEOGRAPHY HISTORY and CULUTURE CIVICS and GOVERNMENT ECONOMICS


WKCE Social Studies : WKCE Social Studies The WKCE Social Studies questions emphasize the relationships among geography, history and culture, civics and government, and economics.


WKCE Social Studies : WKCE Social Studies Many of the questions include maps, political cartoons, photographs, posters, and parts of historic documents.


WKCE Social Studies : WKCE Social Studies When a question includes one of these real sources you need to analyze and apply the information given in the source to answer the question.


WKCE Social Studies : WKCE Social Studies The WKCE Social Studies test consists of multiple choice questions. Like all sections of the WKCE, the Social Studies test is timed. Type Of Questions You have 60 minutes to work on the WKCE Social Studies test.


WKCE Social StudiesMultiple Choice Questions: WKCE Social Studies Multiple Choice Questions Multiple choice geography questions rate your understanding of the people of the world. Geography the places of the world. the physical environments of the world.


WKCE Social StudiesMultiple Choice Questions: WKCE Social Studies Multiple Choice Questions History And Culture Multiple choice history and culture questions judge your understanding of time, continuity, and change throughout history. the contributions and influences of different cultures.


WKCE Social StudiesMultiple Choice Questions: WKCE Social Studies Multiple Choice Questions Multiple choice civics and government questions involve your understanding of civic responsibility. Civics And Government the structure and functions of government at various levels.


WKCE Social StudiesMultiple Choice Questions: WKCE Social Studies Multiple Choice Questions Multiple choice economic questions evaluate your understanding of the production of goods and services Economics at local, regional, and global levels.


WKCE Social Studies: WKCE Social Studies Your teacher or counselor will tell you on which day between November 4th and 22nd you will take the WKCE Social Studies test. Test Dates


WKCE Scores: WKCE Scores Norm-referenced scores tell how well you are doing in comparison to other 10th graders across the nation. Proficiency scores tell how well you are achieving the social studies goals that have been set by the State of Wisconsin for all 10th graders.


WKCE Proficiency Scores: WKCE Proficiency Scores Minimal Basic Proficient Advanced There are 4 possible proficiency scores. Each indicates the degree to which you have learned the social studies knowledge and skills included in the 10th grade goals.


WKCE Proficiency Score: WKCE Proficiency Score Your social studies proficiency score is determined by the degree to which you remember and apply social studies knowledge and skills. interpret primary and secondary sources of information including maps, graphs, and historical documents. draw conclusions and make predictions. investigate and analyze problems, issues, and situations. give explanations.


Test Taking Skills: Test Taking Skills


WKCE Social Studies Type Of Questions: WKCE Social Studies Type Of Questions Multiple choice questions on the WKCE ask you to select the BEST answer from the choices. Because there is no penalty for wrong answers on the WKCE, answer every question.


Test Taking Skills: Test Taking Skills On the WKCE, mark your answers in your test booklet. Your teacher can help you understand the test directions and how to mark your answers but can not help you with any of the test questions.


Test Taking Skills: Test Taking Skills Mark only the circle that goes with the answer you choose. If you want to change an answer, completely erase the first mark you made before making a new mark.


Test Taking Skills: Test Taking Skills The WKCE multiple choice questions are scored by a machine. Be precise in marking your answers. Don’t make any stray marks.


Test Taking Skills: Test Taking Skills As you take each section of the WKCE, pay attention to the information on the bottom of each page.


Test Taking Skills: Test Taking Skills Each of the subject area tests begins on its own page 1.


Test Taking Skills: Test Taking Skills When you come to the word “STOP” at the bottom of the page, you have finished the WKCE Social Studies test.


Test Taking Skills: Test Taking Skills When you have finished checking your work, sit quietly until everyone else has finished.


Sample Questions: Sample Questions


Sample Question: Sample Question Which of these cities is located nearest 30 S latitude? Lima Bombay Cape Town Madrid Study the map of the world. Then do Number 1. Source: 2001-2002 Student/Parent Pre-Test Guide, Wisconsin Student Assessment System


Answer To Sample Question: Answer To Sample Question Which of these cities is located nearest 30 S latitude? Lima Bombay Cape Town Madrid Study the map of the world. Then do Number 1. 1 Cape Town Beijing Moscow Darwin Bombay Madrid Cairo Vancouver Miami Mexico City Lima Source: 2001-2002 Student/Parent Pre-Test Guide, Wisconsin Student Assessment System C


Sample Question: Sample Question The graphs below show the monthly temperatures and rainfall of a particular region. Look at the graphs and then do Number 2. Source: http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/dpi/oea/ss10item.html The information on the graphs shows a rainfall and temperature pattern that is most like the Arctic region of Europe the desert regions of Africa the rain forest regions of Asia the Great Plains region of North America


Answer To Sample Question: Answer To Sample Question The graphs below show the monthly temperatures and rainfall of a particular region. Look at the graphs and then do Number 2. Source: http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/dpi/oea/ss10item.html The information on the graphs shows a rainfall and temperature pattern that is most like the Arctic region of Europe the desert regions of Africa the rain forest regions of Asia the Great Plains region of North America


Sample Question: Sample Question Read the passage and then do Number 3. Source: http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/dpi/oea/ss10item.html Which of these statements best summarized Chief Joseph’s speech? Native Americans should not be subject to any laws. Native Americans should have their own Constitution. Native Americans should receive special considerations from the United States government. Native Americans should have the same rights as other people living in the United States.


Answer To Sample Question: Answer To Sample Question Read the passage and then do Number 3. Source: http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/dpi/oea/ss10item.html Which of these statements best summarized Chief Joseph’s speech? Native Americans should not be subject to any laws. Native Americans should have their own Constitution. Native Americans should receive special considerations from the United States government. Native Americans should have the same rights as other people living in the United States. Treat all men alike. Give them all the same laws. Give them all an even chance to live and grow…Let me be a free man-free to travel, free to stop, free to work, free to trade where I choose, free to choose my own teachers, free to follow the religion of my fathers, free to think and talk and act for myself-and I will obey every law, or submit to the penalty. -Chief Joseph, leader of the Nez Perce, 1879 C


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