Social Studies- Instruction and Assessment

Question 1

when an author presents or frames an issue that affects the way the reader perceives it

Answer 1

Framing Bias

Question 2

occurs when a person seeks to confirm what he already knows, without consideration to evidence which might be contrary

Answer 2

Confirmation Bias

Question 3

occurs when the focus of a piece focuses only on or predominately on negative aspects without regard to positive aspects

Answer 3

Negativity Bias

Question 4

Research Process

Answer 4

1. Ask a question
2. Do background research
3. Refine/ Narrow the Question
4. Gather Evidence
5. Analyze the Evidence
6. Present the Thesis for Review

Question 5

Instruction in social studies classroom should be designed around

Answer 5

Bloom’s Taxonomy Levels

Question 6

data-driven assessments

• multiple choice
• fill-in matching
• short-answer

Answer 6

formal assessments

Question 7

content or performance-driven assessments

- projects and presentations

Answer 7

informal assessments