Subject Area Testing Program

U.S. History from 1877 Test

 

The U.S. History from 1877 Subject Area Test measures not only important historical knowledge, but also real-world skills by having students read and interpret statistical data, maps, charts, and tables. The test consists of 89 multiple-choice questions. Some of the multiple-choice questions include a chart, map, or other stimulus that must be interpreted accurately in order to answer the questions correctly.  Questions from the following assessment strands are distributed throughout the test: International Relations; Domestic Affairs; Geography; Economics; and Civics.

U.S. History from 1877 Test Resources

· Teacher’s Guide—U.S. History from 1877

· Curriculum Frameworks

· Practice Tests

· Competencies and Objectives Survey

· Test Blueprint

· Policy (Graduation Requirements)

Mississippi Department of Education

Office of Student Assessment

P.O. Box 771  Jackson, MS  39205-0771

359 North West Street, Suite 216   Jackson, MS  39201
Phone: (601) 359-3052
Fax: (601) 359-2471

Contact: Susan Cheshire