One Promising Way to Improve Test Scores in Social Studies

question 14

Multiple Choice

One promising way to improve test scores in social studies and literacy is to:

• A)emphasize grill and drill practice using the standards in both content areas as a guide.
• B)use social studies texts and literature selections as the content base for some literacy activities.
• C)teach each content area separately and culminate the units with integrative activities.
• D)emphasize memorization for specific social studies content and drill for isolated skills.

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