Spotlight: Report on History Education
Learn more about U.S. and world history education, including state requirements and testing.
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Does the state assess history/social studies?
Yes
How are state history/social studies assessments used? (graduation/promotion; accountability; diagnostic)
Graduation/promotion; diagnostic
Is a course in U.S. history required for high school graduation?
No
Grades Tested
5, 7, 10 or 11
What kind of questions are on the test?
Multiple Choice
Written Response
Is world history a component of state-level social studies assessment at any grade level?
Yes
Is a course in world history required for high school graduation?
No
Is historical thinking addressed in standards?
Yes
State Standards
