Government H.S.A. 101 Missy Parsons

Outcomes I can utilize the Core Learning Goals, formats, and expectations for the Government HSA exam in order to develop their course for the coming school year.

Understanding the State Curriculum and BCPS Curriculum

Understanding the S.C. (State Curriculum) State Curriculum Website Core Learning Goals Goal Content Goal 1 Political Science Goal 2 Foreign Policy and Types of Government Goal 3 Geography, Demographics, and Land Use Goal 4 Economics

H.S.A. Overview and Planning State Curriculum (SC) Government Units Unit 1 – Purposes, Forms, and Types of Political and Economic Structures Unit 2 – Foundations and Principles of Government and the Constitution. Unit 3 – Legislative Branches (National, State, and Local) Unit 4 – Executive Branches (National, State, and Local) Unit 5 – Judicial Branches (National and State) Unit 6 – Domestic and Foreign Policy Unit 7 – Participation in Government

H.S.A. Overview and Planning

State Curriculum and BCPS Curriculum Alignment SC Goal Connection to BCPS Curriculum Goal 1 BCPS Units 1-7 Goal 2 BCPS Units 1 and 6 Goal 3 BCPS Units 3,4, and 6 Goal 4

Understanding the State Curriculum Language Format for objectives in the V.S.C.: In the language of the objectives, the use of “including” referrers to content students should know. The use of “such as” refers to content that may be used as examples, but students are not required to know.

Understanding the State Curriculum Language Examples Format for objectives in the V.S.C. Examples: Explain the powers denied to the national and state governments including: bills of attainder, ex post facto laws and the suspension of habeas corpus in the Constitution. Describe how the Constitution provides for checks and balances, such as legislative overrides of vetoes.

Government H.S.A. 90 Minute Course 2016 Pacing Guide Unit # of A/B Days Unit 1 24 A/B Days (12 Days Per Class with Flex Day) Unit 2 28 A/B Days (14 Days Per Class with Flex Day) Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6 Review for H.S.A. 8 or More A/B Days (4 Days Per Class or More) Unit 7 10 or More A/B Days (5 Days Per Class or More) Final Exam Review 6 or More A/B Days (3 Days Per Class or More)

H.S.A Checklist

Practicing with H.S.A. Questions and Indicators Activity

Applying the Core Learning Goals Use the provided Core Learning Goals packet to identify the goal, indicator, and objective for each of the HSA questions. Place the answer on the sticky note and place it on the poster. For Example:

Applying the Core Learning Goals Use the provided Core Learning Goals packet to identify the goal, indicator, and objective for each of the HSA questions. Place the answer on the sticky note and place it on the poster. Record 2.2.1 on the sticky note

Structure of the Government H.S.A.

Structure of the H.S.A. The Government tests are either taken on paper or on the computer. Tests contain selected response questions and constructed response items (scored on the 4 point H.S.A. Rubric) Tests also utilize graphs, political cartoons and pictures for students to analyze and answer questions about. The test is broken into three sections: H.S.A. Session 1 Break Session 2 Session 3 Government 45 minutes 5 minutes

2013 Question / Goals Breakdown

Types of Questions Seen on the H.S.A. Selected Response Items

Types of Questions Seen on the H.S.A. Quotes

Types of Questions Seen on the H.S.A. Graphics / Charts

Types of Questions Seen on the H.S.A. Political Cartoons

Types of Questions Seen on the H.S.A. Multi-Step

Commonly Found Words on the H.S.A.

Copies of Previously Released Government H.S.A.’s The items on the Public Release Forms of the Government High School Assessment represent a fair measure of the Social Studies Core Learning Goals for Government — Political Systems, Peoples of the Nation and World, Geography, and Economics. Users of these items should take into consideration the following information: All items have been taken from previously field tested forms, have produced good psychometric data, and are statistically reliable. Each form is approximately 30 minutes shorter than the version students will take during a formal test administration because the forms do not include field test items. There are items of all difficulty levels (easy, medium, and hard) on the public release forms. Each item represents only one way to measure an indicator. The items measure students' skills and knowledge of content as directed by the Core Learning Goal indicators as designated for the Government High School Assessment. All item formats — selected response, brief constructed response, and extended constructed response — are represented.

Copies of Previously Released Government H.S.A.’s http://mdk12.org/assessments/high_school/index_bd.html

Practice Taking the H.S.A. http://mdk12.org/assessments/high_school/index_d.html

HSA Study Guide

Writing on the H.S.A.

H.S.A. Writing Rubric

Constructed Responses The RACER strategy can be used to help struggling writers answer constructed responses effectively: Restate the question in your opening sentence. Answer the bulleted points Cite examples Explain your examples Restate the question in your conclusion

Example of How to Use RACER Strategy

Helpful Websites for the H.S.A.

Helpful Government H.S.A. Websites State HSA Site www.mdk.12.org. Assessment Limits http://mdk12.org/assessments/clg/government.html# Teaching Suggestions Practice Test Items BCPS Social Studies Toolbox https://socialstudiestoolbox.pbworks.com Online Course https://msde.blackboard.com/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_tab_group_id=_104_1 Remediation lessons Resources