Question 1

The study of history involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  finding facts and communicating them. 
B)  finding facts, interpreting meaning, and communicating results. 
C)  finding the facts to support your hypothesis. 
D)  recording events as they happen. 
A)  finding facts and communicating them. 
B)  finding facts, interpreting meaning, and communicating results. 
C)  finding the facts to support your hypothesis. 
D)  recording events as they happen. B

Question 2

Some of the skills used in the study of history are different from those used by social scientists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which of the following primary documents is most likely to be void of interpretations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diary entries 
B)  Deeds for property 
C)  Debates officially recorded in the state or national legislatures 
D)  Newspaper accounts of events as happening 
A)  Diary entries 
B)  Deeds for property 
C)  Debates officially recorded in the state or national legislatures 
D)  Newspaper accounts of events as happening B

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate use for a timeline?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asking early childhood students to correctly order a few events 
B)  Introducing early grades students first to ordering events by the century in which they took place 
C)  Using a clothesline with early grade students to order events on cards by attaching them with clothespins to the line 
D)  Dividing large time spans into understandable division for older students 
A)  Asking early childhood students to correctly order a few events 
B)  Introducing early grades students first to ordering events by the century in which they took place 
C)  Using a clothesline with early grade students to order events on cards by attaching them with clothespins to the line 
D)  Dividing large time spans into understandable division for older students

Question 5

Which one of the following questions is most likely to help students do data interpretation from documents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Does the document include any words indicating bias? 
B)  Is the document sworn to or legally binding? 
C)  Does the document order an action to be taken? 
D)  Does the information in the document agree with other resources? 
A)  Does the document include any words indicating bias? 
B)  Is the document sworn to or legally binding? 
C)  Does the document order an action to be taken? 
D)  Does the information in the document agree with other resources?

Question 6

When teaching elementary students about history, educators should rely heavily on the textbook to provide the true factual information needed for examination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Performing a historical task such as basket weaving, candle making, or cooking over a camp fire are simulations and not necessarily historically accurate reproductions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Pictures are good instructional resources for the study of history because they are accurate portrayals of what was present at the time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Paintings, drawings, and sculptures are interpretations of the events by the artists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Among the various state social studies curriculum requirements, American history is the most frequent single course listed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The making of a time line is the most important student activity associated with history education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following does the study of history accomplish?

Accepted Answer

A)  It unifies people into nations. 
B)  It helps in the study of other subjects. 
C)  It helps individuals attain their identity. 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above 
A)  It unifies people into nations. 
B)  It helps in the study of other subjects. 
C)  It helps individuals attain their identity. 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 13

Historians and the school system have the same priority in goals for the learning of history.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Preparation for reenactments include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  developing a set of teacher presentations to provide the accurate knowledge of the event. 
B)  involving students in researching the historical event thoroughly. 
C)  involving students in mentally summarizing the research in a series of events and relationships. 
D)  making a chart on which students list questions to consider about the event. 
A)  developing a set of teacher presentations to provide the accurate knowledge of the event. 
B)  involving students in researching the historical event thoroughly. 
C)  involving students in mentally summarizing the research in a series of events and relationships. 
D)  making a chart on which students list questions to consider about the event.

Question 15

History can help us construct habits of the mind. The following are perspectives that can become habits of the mind except:

Accepted Answer

A)  reading widely and critically. 
B)  accepting the uncertainties of life. 
C)  comprehending that change and continuity interact. 
D)  considering conclusions from data as accurate predictions for the future. 
A)  reading widely and critically. 
B)  accepting the uncertainties of life. 
C)  comprehending that change and continuity interact. 
D)  considering conclusions from data as accurate predictions for the future.

Question 16

Which kind of history is the LEAST appropriate to teach to elementary students?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social and family history 
B)  Ethnic history 
C)  Political history 
D)  Technological history 
A)  Social and family history 
B)  Ethnic history 
C)  Political history 
D)  Technological history

Question 17

Teachers who use literature or trade books to teach about other cultures or history can be fairly confident that the books from major publishing firms contain historically accurate information and interpretation of events and actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the national standards for history would not be appropriate for K-4 students?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drawing data on to historical maps 
B)  Reading historical narratives with some imagination 
C)  Utilizing data presented in charts and tables 
D)  Identifying the author of a historical document 
A)  Drawing data on to historical maps 
B)  Reading historical narratives with some imagination 
C)  Utilizing data presented in charts and tables 
D)  Identifying the author of a historical document

Question 19

A multicultural perspective is introduced into the study of history when:

Accepted Answer

A)  the contributions of all people are examined. 
B)  students study the totality of people's experiences. 
C)  students learn to identify the conflicts in the perspectives of various people. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the contributions of all people are examined. 
B)  students study the totality of people's experiences. 
C)  students learn to identify the conflicts in the perspectives of various people. 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

Developing a historical perspective helps to answer all of the following questions except:

Accepted Answer

A)  who am I? 
B)  why are some people's stories more valuable to study than those of others? 
C)  how am I connected to those in the past? 
D)  how has our world changed and how might it change in the future? 
A)  who am I? 
B)  why are some people's stories more valuable to study than those of others? 
C)  how am I connected to those in the past? 
D)  how has our world changed and how might it change in the future?

The study of history involves:

Some of the skills used in the study of history are different from those used by social scientists.

Which of the following primary documents is most likely to be void of interpretations?

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate use for a timeline?

Which one of the following questions is most likely to help students do data interpretation from documents?

When teaching elementary students about history, educators should rely heavily on the textbook to provide the true factual information needed for examination.

Performing a historical task such as basket weaving, candle making, or cooking over a camp fire are simulations and not necessarily historically accurate reproductions.

Pictures are good instructional resources for the study of history because they are accurate portrayals of what was present at the time.

Paintings, drawings, and sculptures are interpretations of the events by the artists.

Among the various state social studies curriculum requirements, American history is the most frequent single course listed.

The making of a time line is the most important student activity associated with history education.

Which of the following does the study of history accomplish?

Historians and the school system have the same priority in goals for the learning of history.

Preparation for reenactments include all of the following except:

History can help us construct habits of the mind. The following are perspectives that can become habits of the mind except:

Which kind of history is the LEAST appropriate to teach to elementary students?

Teachers who use literature or trade books to teach about other cultures or history can be fairly confident that the books from major publishing firms contain historically accurate information and interpretation of events and actions.

Which of the national standards for history would not be appropriate for K-4 students?

A multicultural perspective is introduced into the study of history when:

Developing a historical perspective helps to answer all of the following questions except:

What Is Powerful and Meaningful Social Studies

How Do Students Engage in Powerful and Meaningful Social Studies

How Are Social Studies Inquiry Skills Learned

How Are Social Studies Concepts and Generalizations Developed

How Do Students Develop Leadership in Democratic and Global Societies

What Is Social Studies Contribution to Global Education

How Do Teachers Use and Manage Social Studies Instructional Strategies Effectively

How Are Powerful and Meaningful Social Studies Unites Constructed

Helping Students Relate to Individuals and Communities

How Can I Involve All Students in Meaningful Social Studies

How Do I Engage Students in Interpreting the Earth and Its People Through Geography

How Do I Assist Students in Making Economic Decisions

How Do I Teacher Students to Learn Through Multiple Assessment and Evaluation

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Exam 11: Helping Students Interpret History

The study of history involves:

Some of the skills used in the study of history are different from those used by social scientists.

Which of the following primary documents is most likely to be void of interpretations?

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate use for a timeline?

Which one of the following questions is most likely to help students do data interpretation from documents?

When teaching elementary students about history, educators should rely heavily on the textbook to provide the true factual information needed for examination.

Performing a historical task such as basket weaving, candle making, or cooking over a camp fire are simulations and not necessarily historically accurate reproductions.

Pictures are good instructional resources for the study of history because they are accurate portrayals of what was present at the time.

Paintings, drawings, and sculptures are interpretations of the events by the artists.

Among the various state social studies curriculum requirements, American history is the most frequent single course listed.

The making of a time line is the most important student activity associated with history education.

Which of the following does the study of history accomplish?

Historians and the school system have the same priority in goals for the learning of history.

Preparation for reenactments include all of the following except:

History can help us construct habits of the mind. The following are perspectives that can become habits of the mind except:

Which kind of history is the LEAST appropriate to teach to elementary students?

Teachers who use literature or trade books to teach about other cultures or history can be fairly confident that the books from major publishing firms contain historically accurate information and interpretation of events and actions.

Which of the national standards for history would not be appropriate for K-4 students?

A multicultural perspective is introduced into the study of history when:

Developing a historical perspective helps to answer all of the following questions except:

What Is Powerful and Meaningful Social Studies

How Do Students Engage in Powerful and Meaningful Social Studies

How Are Social Studies Inquiry Skills Learned

How Are Social Studies Concepts and Generalizations Developed

How Do Students Develop Leadership in Democratic and Global Societies

What Is Social Studies Contribution to Global Education

How Do Teachers Use and Manage Social Studies Instructional Strategies Effectively

How Are Powerful and Meaningful Social Studies Unites Constructed

Helping Students Relate to Individuals and Communities

How Can I Involve All Students in Meaningful Social Studies

How Do I Engage Students in Interpreting the Earth and Its People Through Geography

How Do I Assist Students in Making Economic Decisions

How Do I Teacher Students to Learn Through Multiple Assessment and Evaluation

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