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American History OST
Teacher Resources
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Test Blueprint, Description of Stimulus and Item Types, Item Format and Interaction Types, Depth of Knowledge, Specific Guidelines for Item Development, Sample ItemsAmerican History Quick Review
1-page (front/back) review guide with bullet points of key vocabulary and concepts to know
American History Student Review Guide (Google Docs)
Unit-by-unit summaries of learning targets with review questions and practice assessments can be completed online in Google Docs. Select "File">"Make a copy..." for each document; please do not request edit access to the original template.American History Content and Skills Activities (Google Docs)
Graphic organizers and primary source analysis activities can be completed online in Google Docs. Select "File">"Make a copy..." for each document; please do not request edit access to the original template.
Interactive Student Resources
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Vocabulary Practice Quizlets
Interactive vocabulary exercises and games for each lesson
Evidence-Based Sets Practice Assessments
Work with primary source materials to show deep understanding of social studies topics (Create a free Edulastic account)Examine primary sources and construct evidence-based arguments on compelling questions
ODEW Resources
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Access released questions and practice responding to various types of questions with available toolsAnswer Keys and Scoring Guides for Released Test ItemsAnswers, rubrics, and sample scored student responsesUPDATED, 2024-2025
- American History Practice Test Items
- Spring 2015 Released Test Items
- Spring 2016 Released Test Items
- Spring 2017 Released Test Items
- Spring 2018 Released Test Items
- Spring 2019 Released Test Items
- Spring 2021 Released Test Items
- Spring 2022 Released Test Items
- Spring 2023 Released Test Items
- Spring 2024 Released Test Items
Link between Ohio’s Learning Standards and performance standards