Social Studies Unit 1 Test Scoring Guide

Directions for the grown-up

You may read every item, every choice and every reading box aloud to your child. This test checks social studies ideas, not reading, so reading aloud is always fine. Your child can answer by writing, drawing, circling or telling you while you write the words. Items that say "Answers vary by family" ask about your own home, town or state; check these against what you know is true. Give short breaks between sections if your child needs them. Use the scoring notes for each section, add up the points, and find the level at the end. If your child misses more than half of the points in a section, go back to the weeks listed for that section.

Part 1: Rules & Laws (8 points)

Standards: D2.Civ.3.K-2, D2.Civ.12.K-2

Which one is a law?Answer: Drive at or under the speed limit. · 2 points
Who must follow the laws in a community?Answer: everyone · 2 points
What happens when people play a game with no rules?Answer: Answers vary. Look for: the game is unfair, confusing or not fun, or people argue. · 2 points
Many parks have a law that dogs must be on a leash. Why?Answer: Answers vary. Look for: it keeps people and dogs safe (dogs cannot run off, jump on people or get hurt). · 2 points

Scoring: 2 points for a correct choice or a clear, correct reason. For the written items, give 1 point for an answer that is on the right track but not complete, such as "so it is fair" with no link to the question.

Reteach: Week 1, Week 2

Part 2: Community Helpers (8 points)

Standards: D2.Civ.2.K-2, D2.Civ.6.K-2

You made a card for Grandma. Which helper will carry it to her house?Answer: a mail carrier · 2 points
Trash is piling up on the street. Which helper solves this problem?Answer: a garbage collector · 2 points
Does a farmer keep us safe or give us things we need? Tell what the farmer gives us.Answer: gives us things we need (food) · 2 points
Name one community helper in your town. Tell how that person helps.Answer: Answers vary by family. Look for: a real helper and a correct job, such as "The crossing guard helps kids cross the street." · 2 points

Scoring: 2 points for each correct answer. For the farmer item, give 1 point for "gives us things we need" without naming food. For the last item, give 1 point for a helper with no job, or a job with no helper.

Reteach: Week 3, Week 6

Part 3: Citizenship (8 points)

Standards: D2.Civ.7.K-2

Which child is being a good citizen?Answer: waters a neighbor's plant while they are away · 2 points
Is "tell the truth" a right or a responsibility?Answer: a responsibility · 2 points
You have the right to use the library. What is your responsibility?Answer: Answers vary. Look for: take care of the books, bring them back on time, or be quiet so others can read. · 2 points
Mia picks up one piece of litter at the park. Is a small job like this still good citizenship? Tell why.Answer: Yes. Answers vary. Look for: small jobs help, they add up, or they make the park cleaner for everyone. · 2 points

Scoring: 2 points for each correct answer. For the last item, give 1 point for "yes" with no reason.

Reteach: Week 4, Week 5

Part 4: Short Response (8 points)

Standards: D2.Civ.3.K-2, D2.Civ.7.K-2, D2.Civ.12.K-2

How is a rule different from a law? Give one example of a rule and one example of a law.Answer: Answers vary. Look for: a rule is for a home, school or group; a law is for a whole town, state or country, and there are consequences for breaking it. Example rule: raise your hand to talk. Example law: wear a seat belt in the car. · 4 points
Tell one way you can be a good citizen in your community. Who does it help? Why does it matter?Answer: Answers vary. Look for: a real action the child can do (pick up litter, help a neighbor, share, follow safety rules), the person or group it helps, and a reason. · 4 points

Scoring: Each item is worth 4 points. Item 1: 1 point for what a rule is, 1 point for what a law is, 1 point for a rule example, 1 point for a law example. Item 2: 2 points for a real good-citizen action, 1 point for who it helps, 1 point for why it matters. Accept spoken answers you write down.

Reteach: Week 2, Week 4

D/A/P/E point bands (out of 32)
Level	Points
D · Developing	0–15
A · Approaching	16–22
P · Proficient	23–28
E · Exemplary	29–32