Study Guide
Field 051: Social Studies—Historical Perspectives
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 | Historical Concepts and Skills | 0001–0003 | 1–3 | 20% |
| II | World History | 0004 | 4 | 30% |
| III | U.S. History | 0005 | 5 | 30% |
| IV | Indiana History | 0006 | 6 | 10% |
| V | History Instruction and Assessment | 0007 | 7 | 10% |
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–Historical Concepts and Skills
0001 Historical Concepts and Perspectives (Standard 1)
0002 Historical Sources and Research Skills (Standard 2)
0003 Historical Analysis and Interpretation (Standard 3)
Domain II–World History
0004 World History (Standard 4)
Domain III–U.S. History
0005 U.S. History (Standard 5)
Domain IV–Indiana History
0006 Indiana History (Standard 6)
Domain V–History Instruction and Assessment
0007 History Instruction and Assessment (Standard 7)