Social Studies
Social Studies and the TASC
The Common Core State Standards are for ELA and Math - there are no Common Core Social Studies Standards. The TASC social studies content was developed by analyzing standards and key concepts emphasized by the several national resources and organizations. Click here for links to those resources/organizations.
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Content Areas
Similar to the science section, students will be required to have actual background knowledge going into the test. This is a big shift from the 2002 G.E.D. where the social studies and science sections are essentially reading comprehension within those content areas. On the TASC, some of the questions will require students to bring an involved understanding of historical references, contexts, perspectives etc. Click on the domain areas below for more information.
These emphases may give teachers an idea of what they can focus on. For all of the Social Studies content emphases in one printable document, click here
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Thinking Like a Historian
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Best Teaching Practices
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Teaching Resources
Common Core Frameworks for Social Studies
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