STANDARDS for LEARNING 
 

	The Oklahoma Council for Social Studies endorses standards for student achievement in the various disciplines that foster education in a democratic society.
	All students in the state of Oklahoma are expected to reach mastery according to the state social studies curriculum standards, known as P.A.S.S. (Priority Academic Student Skills) for grades K-12.

PASS RESOURCES ONLINE
 

	In addition, special resources for teachers of social studies can be located at the Social Studies Curriculum website.
	Testbusters: Understanding DOK Levels  Presentation offered at SDE History and Arts Conference
	The State Department of Education's website offers an excellent database of nationally acclaimed, fieldtested, and endorsed lesson plans for social studies,  grades K-12, which can be accessed through THINKFINITY at:   http://title3.sde.state.ok.us/pp2/teacherdesktop/Frameset.htm   STATE-RELEASED TEST PREP RESOURCES The following Practice Tests and Powerpoint Presentations were prepared in collaboration with the Oklahoma State Department of Education, Social Studies Curriculum Director,  OCSS, and Edmond Public Schools:
	5th Grade United States History Practice Test
	5th Grade U.S. History Practice Test ANSWER KEY
	Gearing Up for the 5th Grade OCCT; An Introduction (ppt.)
	7th Grade World Geography Practice Test
	7th Grade World Geography Practice Test ANSWER KEY
	World Geography OCCT: An Introduction ppt.
	8th Grade United States History Practice Test
	8th Grade U.S. History Practice Test ANSWER KEY
	Let's Practice: Introduction to 8th Grade U.S. History Test (ppt.)
	End-of-Instruction U.S. History Introduction & Item Specs (ppt.)
	EOI Practice Test
	EOI Practice Test ANSWER KEY

OCSS PARTNERS OFFER GREAT RESOURCES!

Be sure to visit our "Partners" page to access the many free resources made available by our partner organizations and companies.