Assessment

Mexican American Rights

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What's the best way to date a primary source? A thought-provoking assessment uses written responses to test learners' knowledge of primary source analysis. High school scholars compare text excerpts to determine which documents were written first based on the information provided. 

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Instructional Ideas
  • Compare how social and cultural attitudes towards ethic groups has changed over time in the United States
  • Have academics find additional primary sources that would support their responses in the assessment
Classroom Considerations
  • A free Stanford History Education Group account may be needed to access the assessment 
Pros
  • Assessment includes a rubric  
  • The assessment is a good resource for skills practice 
Cons
  • None