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The Narrative Form and MCAS in History and Social Science

The Narrative Form and MCAS in History and Social Science. Massachusetts Department of Education Kevin M. Dwyer John Keh. MCAS Guide to History and Social Science Assessments www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/2007/admin/hssguide.pdf 2007 Item Releases

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The Narrative Form and MCAS in History and Social Science

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  1. The Narrative Form and MCAS in History and Social Science Massachusetts Department of Education Kevin M. Dwyer John Keh MCAS Guide to History and Social Science Assessmentswww.doe.mass.edu/mcas/2007/admin/hssguide.pdf 2007 Item Releases Grade 5: www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/2007/release/g5hss.pdf Grade 7: www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/2007/release/g7hss.pdf High School:www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/2007/release/g9_10hss.pdf

  2. The question • Does a student’s ability to construct a solid narrative assure strong performance on MCAS in History and Social Science? • No • Will students who can construct a solid narrative enjoy an advantage by developing that skill? • Most likely

  3. What is “a narrative”? • American Heritage Dictionary defines it as “A narrated account; a story” • A metacognitive skill • A framework for learning History • A form of writing that establishes context and conveys sequence

  4. Essential Narrative Elements As History • Who • What • When • Where • Why • How As Literature • Character • Plot • Setting • Theme • (Theory)

  5. Other Useful Tools • “Telescoping”— • An ability to apply the appropriate level of focus to the most pertinent details • Thematic Understanding— • Themes help to organize the narrative • The framework suggests seven themes • All open-response questions relate to at least one of these themes

  6. Curriculum Framework Themes • The evolution of the concepts of personal freedom, individual responsibility, & respect for human dignity • The growth and impact of centralized state power • The influence of economic, political, religious, and cultural ideas as human societies move beyond regional, national, or geographic boundaries • The effects of geography on the history of civilization and nations • The growth and spread of free markets and industrial economies • The development of scientific reasoning, technology, and formal education over time and their effects (etc.) • The birth, growth, and decline of civilizations

  7. How we score MCAS responses “Thoroughly and accurately” = 4 pts “Generally” = 3 pts “In a limited way” = 2 pts “Minimally” = 1 pt Our rubric says:

  8. Closing thoughts • Moving beyond a “once upon a time” construction • Advice to students: Interpret • AHD defines as: 1) To explain or clarify the meaning of 2) To conceive the significance of; construe

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