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SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS&
CLASSROOM BASED ASSESSMENTS (CBAs)
Preparing Students for Engaged, Informed
Citizenship
Kelly Martin Program SupervisorSocial Studies & International Education
Average change in instructional time in elementary schools since 2002 (minutes per week):
Reading: +140 Math: +87
Social Studies: - 76
Science: - 75Art: - 57Gym: - 40
To provide an overview of the Social Studies standards and assessments so that Cadre members are able to confidently provide statewide training.
“Provide students with the opportunity to become responsible and respectful global citizens, to contribute to their economic well-being and that of their families and communities, to explore and understand different perspectives, and to enjoy productive and satisfying lives.”
RCW 28A.150.210
(1) Read with comprehension, write effectively, and communicate successfully in a variety of ways and settings and with a variety of audiences;
(2) Know and apply the core concepts and principles of mathematics; social, physical, and life sciences; civics and history, including different cultures and participation in representative government; geography; arts; and health and fitness;
(3) Think analytically, logically, and creatively, and to integrate different experiences and knowledge to form reasoned judgments and solve problems; and
(4) Understand the importance of work and finance and how performance, effort, and decisions directly affect future career and educational opportunities.
Adopted May 2008
3rd Grade
Multiple online formats:1. K-12 Social Studies Grade Level
Expectations Manual (8 ½ x 11) 2. Additional formats also available
8 ½ x 14 manual Online Grade Level Standards and Resources
By the end of the 2008-09 school year, school districts shall have in place in elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools assessments or other strategies chosen by the district to assure that students have an opportunity to learn the essential academic learning requirements in social studies, the arts, and health and fitness.
Beginning with the 2008-09 school year, school districts shall annually submit an implementation verification report to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Beginning with the 2008-09 school year, school districts shall require students in the following grades to complete at least one classroom-based assessment in CIVICS:
7th or 8th grade, and 11th or 12th grade
Beginning with the 2010-11 school year, school districts shall require students in the fourth or fifth grade to complete at least one classroom-based assessment in CIVICS.
Grade OSPI Recommendation
Elementary
(K-5 or K-6)
•At least one CBA in social studies by the end of 5th grade. •9 CBAs are available at the elementary level.•The requirement to administer a civics CBA has been delayed until 2010-2011.•Recommended civics CBAs are Whose Rules? and You Decide.
Middle School
(6-8 or 6-9)
•At least one CBA in social studies by the end of the 8th grade.
•A Civics CBA must be administered at the 7th or 8th grade.•10 CBAs are available at the middle school level.•Recommended civics CBAs are Constitutional Issues and Checks & Balances.
High School(9-12)
•At least one CBA in social studies by the end of high school.
•A Civics CBA must be administered at the 7th or 12th grade.•10 CBAs are available at the high school level.•Recommended civics CBAs are Constitutional Issues and Checks & Balances.
Any assessment or other strategy on which a district is reporting should be:
Rigorous, Based in research, Aligned closely to the Washington State
Standards, and Able to measure individual student
achievement.
Valid way to assess standards and help students gain knowledge & skills for citizenship
Coherence through grade levels across the district
Balance of social studies standards
Integration of reading and writing standards
Research shows assessments, like the CBAs, increase student achievement (Cathy Taylor and Fred Newman)
1.multi-stepped tasks or projects2.aligned to specific state standards
(Social Studies EALRs/GLEs), 3.target skills and knowledge
necessary for engaged, informed citizenship.
Recommended Scope & Sequence Recommended Scope & Sequence for Social Studies with CBAsfor Social Studies with CBAs
Note the common elements
1.Takes a position2.Provides background3.Support for position: reasons and evidence4.Lists sources
A.C.C.EAccurateClearCohesiveExplicit
Score Rubric Language Sample Response
4 – Excellent(ExceedingStandard)
States a position on a public issue and concludes with a call to action.
I believe that we should not have to say the Pledge of Allegiance because of the “under God” part. We should write our school board so that they will tell teachers to tell students that they do not have to say the pledge.
3 – Proficient(MeetingStandard)
States a position on a public issue.
I believe that we should not have to say the Pledge of Allegiance because of the “under God” part.
2 (and below)Partial (NotMeetingStandard)
States a position on a public issue that is unclear.
I believe the Pledge of Allegiance should be said but not all parts and not by everybody.
Can CBAs be used to meet the requirements of multiple disciplines?
How can CBAs be modified for bilingual or special education students?
RESOURCES
The flexibility of the CBAs allows teachers to use well-established, high-quality programs to help their students complete these assessments.
These programs include We The People, History Day, Mock Trial, YMCA Youth and Government, Street Law, Youth Court, and several others.
OSPI CBA site: http://www.k12.wa.us/SocialStudies/CBAs/default.aspx
WLMA: www.wlma.org/cbas
Washington State Historical Museum: http://stories.washingtonhistory.org/education/teachers/
District Models Mead Spokane Central Valley Seattle Vancouver
2009-10 iGrants Form
Package 408Reporting
Form
As of November 25, 2009
258 districts reported and 1 “other” 205 out of 259 districts reported
optional data 346,796 Social Studies CBAs were
administered in the 2008-09 school year
HOW MANY DISTRICTS REPORTED COMPLETING ASSESSMENTS IN SOCIAL STUDIES?
ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL
1. Identify the 3 most commonly used CBAs at each academic level
2. Discuss the following:• Why do you think those CBAs are used
most often?• Should other CBAs be used more
frequently?• How can this information help you as a
Cadre member?
•199 districts reported optional information at the elementary level
•Total CBAs administered 107,013
•205 districts reported optional information at the middle school level
•Total middle school CBAs administered: 121,138
•198 districts reported optional information at the high school level
•Total high school CBAs administered: 118,645
Submit Samples of Proficient Student Responses
Stay Informed of Legislative Activity (www.leg.wa.gov)
Join the Washington State Council for the Social Studies (www.wscss.org)
Sign up for OSPI Updates and Share them with Colleagues ([email protected])
Nominate a student that demonstrates
understanding of civics standards!
Student has successfully completed a civics Classroom-Based Assessment (CBA)
Student is active in civic leadership within the school and/or the community
Completed nomination form
Copy of CBA (may include rubric and/or grading sheet, but not necessary)
