Understanding Your American History I & II Exam

1. Understanding Your American History I & II Exam January 2014

2. Breakdown of Common Exam AHI Standard 1 Standard 2 Multiple Choice Constructed Response (see slide 4) (18 to 21 items) (8 to 10 items) 40 minutes 40 minutes AH1.H.I AH1.H.2 6-9% 2% to 4% AH1.H.I AH1.H.3 13-15% 2% to 4% AH1.H.I AH1.H.4 13-15% 2% to 4% AH1.H.I AH1.H.5 6% to 9% 2% to 4% AH1.H.I AH1.H.6 6% to 9% 2% to 4% AH1.H.I AH1.H.7 8% to 12% 2% to 4% AH1.H.I AH1.H.8 6-9% 2% to 4% Total percent of items 65%-75% 25%-35% Total percent of score points 48-52% 48-52%

3. Breakdown of Common Exam AHII Standard 1 Standard 2 Multiple Choice Constructed Response (see slide 4) (18 to 21 items) (8 to 10 items) 40 minutes 40 minutes AH1.H.I AH1.H.2 6%-9% 2% to 4% AH1.H.I AH1.H.3 13%-15% 2% to 4% AH1.H.I AH1.H.4 13%-15% 2% to 4% AH1.H.I AH1.H.5 6% to 9% 2% to 4% AH1.H.I AH1.H.6 6% to 9% 2% to 4% AH1.H.I AH1.H.7 8% to 12% 2% to 4% AH1.H.I AH1.H.8 6%-9% 2% to 4% Total percent of items 65%-75% 25%-35% Total percent of score points 48-52% 48-52%

4. Apply the four interconnected dimensions ofhistorical thinking to the Essential Standards for American History in order to understand the creation and development of societies, civilizations, & nations over time. AH.H.1.1 Use Chronological thinking AH.H.1.2 Use Historical Comprehension AH.H.1.3 Use Historical Analysisand Interpretation AH.H.1.4 Use Historical Research Understanding Standard 1 in AH

5. How to ACE Constructed Response A- answer the question OR restate the prompt (1 specific, straightforward sentence) C-ite evidence from the prompt (pull “quotes”) OR from your historical knowledge E-xamples must be detailed (2 to 3 sentences OR bulleted information of examples and details) S-um it up (1 sentence to conclude)

6. Resources for Constructed Response NAEP Questions Tool Constructed Response Graphic Organizer ACE-ing Constructed Responses Writing Fix: All About Constructed Response