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The Kansas Social Studies Standards identify five standards which describe critical understandings about the way the world works and include details on Effective HGSS Classroom Practices. They also highlight the historical thinking skills that develop when classroom educators effectively integrate these practices into their students’ learning.
The Kansas Social Studies Classroom-Based Assessment (CBA) is designed to measure these standards and benchmarks and it allows local districts, classroom teachers, and students to design their own product that demonstrates student understanding of the Standards and Benchmarks.
To prepare students for the state level Classroom-Based Assessment, teachers coach students to be proficient in the skills described in the rubric in each of the three categories which include a Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning.
Kansas History Government and Social Studies Standards:
History, Government, and Social Studies Program Consultant Marcia Fiorentino (785) 296-3892 mfiorentino@ksde.org
Deputy Commissioner Division of Learning Services Brad Neuenswander (785) 296-2303 bneuenswander@ksde.org
Director Career, Standards and Assessment Scott Smith (785) 296-3142 sesmith@ksde.org
Assistant Director Career and Technical Education Stacy Smith (785) 296-0979 slsmith@ksde.org
Assistant Director Curricular Standards David Fernkopf (785) 296-8447 dfernkopf@ksde.org Assistant Director Assessment Beth Fultz (785) 296-2325 bfultz@ksde.org
The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. (more information...)
To accommodate people with disabilities, on request, auxiliary aides and services will be provided and reasonable modifications to policies and programs will be made. To request accommodations or for more information please contact the Office of General Counsel at ogc@ksde.org or by 785-296-3201.