Study Guide
Field 048: Social Studies—Economics
Test Design and Assessment Blueprint
The test design below describes general testing information. The assessment blueprint that follows is a detailed outline that explains the knowledge and skills that this test measures.
Test Design
| Format | Computer-based test (CBT) |
|---|---|
| Number of Questions | 70 multiple-choice questions |
| Time* | 75 minutes |
| Passing Score | 220 |
*Does not include 15-minute CBT tutorial
Assessment Blueprint
| Domain | Objectives | Standards | Approximate Test Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Economic Concepts and Research Skills | 0001–0002 | 1, 7 | 25% |
| II | The National and International Economies | 0003–0006 | 2–5 | 50% |
| III | Individual Economics | 0007 | 6 | 13% |
| IV | Instruction and Assessment | 0008 | 8 | 12% |
Each objective in the assessment blueprint corresponds to one or more of the REPA Indiana Educator Standards for this field. Those standards can be accessed in the PDF below.
Domain I–Economic Concepts and Research Skills
0001 Economic Concepts and Systems (Standard 1)
0002 Economic Research Skills (Standard 7)
Domain II–The National and International Economies
0003 The Market Economy (Standard 2)
0004 Institutions and Operation of the National Economy (Standard 3)
0005 The Role of Government (Standard 4)
0006 The International Economy (Standard 5)
Domain III–Individual Economics
0007 Consumer Economics and Personal Finance (Standard 6)
Domain IV–Instruction and Assessment
0008 Economics Instruction and Assessment (Standard 8)