Sample Items FSF. Grade. Form SOCIAL STUDIES. Spring 2015

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1 TM 5th5 8th8 FSF Sample Items Grade 5 Form S SOIL STUIES Spring 2015

2 M-STEP Spring 2015 Grade 5 Form S MIHIGN STTE OR OF EUTION STTEMENT OF SSURNE OF OMPLINE WITH FEERL LW The Michigan State oard of Education complies with all Federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the U.S. epartment of Education. It is the policy of the Michigan State oard of Education that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity for which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. epartment of Education. The sample items included in this set can be used by students and teachers to become familiar with the kinds of items students will encounter on the paper/pencil summative assessments. The sample items demonstrate the rigor of Michigan s academic content standards. They are not to be interpreted as indicative of the focus of the M-STEP assessments; they are simply a collection of item samples. Every standard is not included in this sample set. Social Studies 2 SMPLE ITEMS

3 Grade 5 Form S Social Studies IRETIONS: PRT X Part X In this part, you will answer multiple-choice social studies questions. Some questions will ask you to read a passage, map, or other social studies-related information. Use that information with what you know to answer the question. You must mark all of your answers in your nswer ocument with a No. 2 pencil. You may underline, circle, or write in this test booklet to help you, but nothing marked in this test booklet will be scored. Mark only one answer for each question. ompletely fill in the corresponding circle on your nswer ocument. If you erase an answer, be sure to erase completely. Remember that if you skip a question in the test booklet, you need to skip the answer space for that question on the nswer ocument. If you are not sure of an answer, mark your best choice. sample question is provided for you below. Sample Multiple-hoice Question: Which economic activity is most important in Florida today? logging trapping growing potatoes and apples growing grapefruits and oranges For this sample question, the correct answer is. ircle is filled in for the sample question on your nswer ocument. Once you have reached the word STOP in your test booklet, do NOT go on to the next page. If you finish early, you may go back and check your work. heck to make sure that you have answered every question. o NOT look at any other part of the test. WIT SMPLE ITEMS 3 M-STEP Spring 2015

4 M-STEP Spring 2015 Grade 5 Form S 1 Which event in the United States has the greatest effect on other countries? 4 Why would the mayor of Flint want a new automobile factory in the city? the election of a new governor to create jobs the election of a new President to improve roads the signing of a Michigan tax law to preserve farm communities the building of a public high school to conserve forestry resources 2 Which student response to this uniform policy is based on a constitutional right? 5 Which feature is a human characteristic of Michigan? Freedom of Expression middle school wants students to wear uniforms. Many students think wearing uniforms goes against their constitutional right to freedom of expression. Mackinac ridge Mackinac Island Michigan sand dunes Michigan copper region refusing to attend school organizing school protests destroying school property refusing to do school assignments 3 ased on the eclaration of Independence, what should be the main goal of government? making laws fighting wars taxing citizens protecting rights GO ON Social Studies 4 SMPLE ITEMS

5 Grade 5 Form S Social Studies 6 Which lesson about good character can be learned from eborah Sampson? 8 How does increased oil usage around the world affect the United States? eborah Sampson uring the Revolutionary War, eborah Sampson dressed as a man and fought in the ontinental rmy. She was wounded twice in battle. She was finally honored and paid for her military service. Energy costs decline. Energy sales decline. itizens pay more for gasoline. itizens demand more gasoline. Money has value. Education has value It is important to care for the sick. It is important to support a good cause. 9 What economic term describes the cost of borrowing money from a bank? interest dividend capital profit 7 The delegates to the onstitutional onvention considered two plans. How did the delegates come to an agreement on this issue? The Great ompromise Viginia Plan Favored large states Representation would be based on population New Jersey Plan Favored small states Representation would be the same for each state by adopting completely new plans by accepting ideas from both plans by having governors serve as legislators by allowing judges to appoint legislators GO ON SMPLE ITEMS 5 M-STEP Spring 2015

6 M-STEP Spring 2015 Grade 5 Form S 10 nn, lonso, Robert, and Rosa are putting on a school play. They made a chart showing who would be responsible for each task. Task Stage ostumes? Script Posters Props Tickets? Volunteer nn Robert Rosa lsonso Which sentence describes the children s problem? They had a scarcity of human resources. 12 Which level of government regulates imports from other countries? federal state county city 13 uring the 1600s, why did French settlers cooperate with local Native mericans? to trade for fur to learn farming They had a scarcity of actors costumes. They had a scarcity of props. to begin a fishing industry to work in the timber industry They had a scarcity of time. 11 What is a benefit of borrowing money from a bank to purchase a car? The cost of the car will be less. The bank will loan money for a car for free. The car is paid for over a long period of time. The bank will buy the car when the loan is paid. 14 Which sentence best explains why many people in the United States live in suburbs and work in cities? Steamboats carry goods between suburbs and cities. anals carry passengers between suburbs and cities. ir transportation has reduced highway traffic. Expressways have reduced travel time. GO ON Social Studies 6 SMPLE ITEMS

7 Grade 5 Form S Social Studies 15 Which event happened one decade after tobacco was first planted? 16 bout how much time passed between these two events? Early Events in the Virginia olony 1607 English colonists settle on the James River Tobacco is first planted. Historical Events olumbus sailed to merican in 1492 United States onstitution ratified in The House of urgesses meets for the first time The first public library is opened Virginia becomes a Royal colony. one century two centuries three centuries four centuries English colonists settle on the James River. The House of urgesses meets for the first time. The first public library is opened. Virginia becomes a Royal colony. 17 Whose point of view is expressed in this poem? One, if by land, and two, if by sea; nd I on the opposite shore will be, Ready to ride and spread the alarm Through every Middlesex village and farm.... from Paul Revere s Ride by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow ritish soldier colonial Loyalist merican Patriot village blacksmith GO ON SMPLE ITEMS 7 M-STEP Spring 2015

8 M-STEP Spring 2015 Grade 5 Form S 18 Use the information and your knowledge of social studies to answer the question. Percent of Total Population That is Rural Percent Year What trend is shown in the bar graph? The percent of rural population stayed the same. The percent of rural population changed slightly. The percent of rural population has decreased since The percent of rural population has increased since Social Studies 8 SMPLE ITEMS

9 Grade 5 Form S Social Studies 19 How can supporters help a candidate for United States Senate win the election? 21 Which phrase best completes this diagram? make calls to voters teach citizenship classes volunteer as poll workers contact government leaders 20 Which constitutional right is a teacher protecting when listening to different points of view from students? Printing Money Taxing itizens right to privacy Making Treaties right to vote elivering Mail freedom of speech freedom of religion 22 How does the judicial branch protect the rights of citizens? by vetoing bills by signing treaties by interpreting laws by appointing officials GO ON SMPLE ITEMS 9 M-STEP Spring 2015

10 M-STEP Spring 2015 Grade 5 Form S 23 Many years ago, glaciers covered Michigan s surface and much of the Northern United States. Glacial movement was key in establishing Michigan s shape and geographic features. Glacial movement also laid the sediments which created rock formations and many of Michigan s bodies of water. In addition, fertile soil was moved into Lower Michigan. This would prove to be important for future inhabitants. Glacial rift How did glaciers affect the land in the southern parts of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan? They created many mountains. They deposited gold nuggets. They created many canyons. They deposited fertile soil. Social Studies 10 SMPLE ITEMS

11 Grade 5 Form S Social Studies 24 Why was farming an important industry in the southern colonies as compared to the northern colonies? 26 Which historical event occurred almost a century after Massachusetts established the first town government in 1633? The land was good for growing a wide variety of crops. The factories were better built and highly productive. The railroad system was new and more developed. The climate attracted a large number of laborers. Early Events in the Virginia olony 1633 Massachusetts established first town government Rhode Island declared slavery illegal enjamin Franklin was born in oston Post Office ct was passed by English Parliament. 25 Which effect will this news most likely have on the citizens of Michigan? 1732 Georgia colony was founded by England. Rhode Island declared slavery illegal. enjamin Franklin was born in oston. Post Office ct was passed by English Parliament. Public schools will close. Georgia colony was founded by England. omputer prices will decrease. Ship building will increase. Gasoline prices will increase. GO ON SMPLE ITEMS 11 M-STEP Spring 2015

12 M-STEP Spring 2015 Grade 5 Form S 27 Use the timeline and your knowledge of social studies to answer the question. n merican Revolution Timeline attle of Lexington and oncord pril 19, 1775 Signing of the eclaration of Independence July 4, 1776 Siege of Yorktown/attle of Yorktown October 19, 1781 Second ontinental ongress May 10, 1775 attles of Saratoga September 19 and October 7, 1777 Which event from the merican Revolution happened first? victories at Saratoga and Yorktown battles at Lexington and oncord beginning of the Second ontinental ongress signing of the eclaration of Independence 28 Which event helped increase the population of Michigan beginning in 1825? construction of the Mackinac ridge opening of the Erie anal invention of steamships use of stagecoaches Social Studies 12 SMPLE ITEMS

13 Grade 5 Form S Social Studies 29 Which is used to determine the price of a good? 32 Which tax pays for the United States rmy? trade federal income tax income tax state income tax shares of stock county sales tax cost of production local property tax 30 Which is an example of a business partnership? 33 Which word describes capital equipment used for making pizza? a large company with a few stockholders two teenagers who work at a mall three friends who own a bicycle shop tomato oven cook wheat a small company with a few employees 34 In which locations did Native merican groups have extremely cold winters? 31 Which individual is acting as a consumer? Mr. Smith s Pizza delivers to Ms. Garcia. Ms. Garcia puts the pizza carton into the recycle bin. On Friday, the contents of the recycle bin are collected. Plains and Southwest Eastern Woodlands and Plains Southeast and Southwest Eastern Woodlands and Southeast pizza delivery person Mr. Smith Ms. Garcia recycle bin collector GO ON SMPLE ITEMS 13 M-STEP Spring 2015

14 M-STEP Spring 2015 Grade 5 Form S 35 Use the map and your knowledge of social studies to answer the question. Ontario Quebec Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan New York Illinois Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania Which statement explains why anada is a leading trading partner with Michigan? anada and Michigan share a border. anada and Michigan share a government. anada and Michigan use the same police. anada and Michigan use the same money. Social Studies 14 SMPLE ITEMS

15 Grade 5 Form S Social Studies 36 This event occurred to protest which policy of King George III? taxation without representation cruel and unusual punishment the right to trial by jury the right to bear arms SMPLE ITEMS 15 M-STEP Spring 2015

16 M-STEP Spring 2015 Grade 5 Form S 37 Which statement helps to explain the change in etroit s population between 1900 and 1950? 38 Use the information and your knowledge of social studies to answer the question. People left etroit to start businesses. People moved to etroit to find jobs. I would like to be known as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality and justice and prosperity for all people. Rosa Parks How is Rosa Parks best known for showing good character? People left etroit to become farmers. She supported the struggle for social equality. People moved to etroit to become miners. She supported greater freedoms for women. She supported higher wages for women. She supported the work for religious equality. GO ON Social Studies 16 SMPLE ITEMS

17 Grade 5 Form S Social Studies 39 Use the information and your knowledge of social studies to answer the question. verage hange in lue Lake Water Levels, verage Water Level Year Which describes the change in the average water level? The decrease in water level was greatest from 1950 to The increase in water level was greatest from 1975 to The water level decreased thirty feet from 1900 to The water level increased ten feet from 1950 to SMPLE ITEMS 17 M-STEP Spring 2015

18 M-STEP Spring 2015 Grade 5 Form S 40 Lisa is running for president of her 6th grade class. Which constitutional right allows students to make a poster supporting Lisa for class president? due process freedom of speech freedom of religion property ownership STOP You have been working on Part X. If you finish early, you may go back and check your work for Part X only. o NOT work on any other part of this test until you are told to do so. Social Studies 18 SMPLE ITEMS

19 Grade 5 Form S Social Studies Item Number orrect nswer Standard/ enchmark escription Purpose of Government: Relationship of the U.S. to other nations Values and Principle of merican emocracy: Specific onstitutional rights in identifiable situations Purposes of Government: What governments do G4.0.1 Human Systems: Michigan and economic activity G Places and Regions: Human and physical characteristics of Michigan Roles of itizenship: Promoting the values and principles of merican democracy U3.3.4 onstitutional Issues and ompromise E3.0.1 International Economy: Global ompetition and national effects E1.0.2 Economics: Market Economy E1.0.1 Economics: Market Economy E1.0.6 Economics: Market Economy E1.0.1 Market Economy: Government role in the economy H3.0.6 History of Michigan: merican Indians and First European Explorers G4.0.1 Human Systems: Geographic migration U3.1.7 auses of the merican Revolution: House of urgesses U U P3.1.2 Revolution and New Nation: New Government and New onstitution auses of the merican Revolution: Identifying roles of key revolutionary leaders Identifying and nalyzing Public Issues: nalyzing graphic data Governmental Power: Elections Roles of the itizen in merican emocracy: Voting process SMPLE ITEMS 19 M-STEP Spring 2015

20 M-STEP Spring 2015 Grade 5 Form S Item Number orrect nswer Standard/ enchmark escription Structures and Functions of Government: Federal and state powers Structures and Functions of Government: Separation of powers G1.0.1 The World in Spatial Terms: Physical characteristics U2.3.2 Life in olonial merica - omparing colonial Life E U U3.2.2 International Economy: International production and local effects olonization and Settlement: Europe and ontrolling North merica Revolution and New Nation: Revolution and onsequences H3.0.1 History: History of Michigan E1.0.1 Market Economy: Production and onsumption E1.0.4 Market Economy: Entrepreneurs and production E1.0.1 Market Economy: Production and onsumption E1.0.1 Market Economy: Government role in the economy E1.0.6 Economics: Market Economy H G U3.1.2 History of Michigan: merican Indians and modification of environment The World in Spatial Terms: Pictures and geographic questions auses of the merican Revolution: Events from the Revolution Era H3.0.3 History of Michigan: Migration and urban growth P3.1.2 Identifying and nalyzing Public Issues: ontemporary Public Issues G1.0.5 Geography: The World in Spatial Terms Values and Principles of merican emocracy: Public situations and onstitutional rights Social Studies 20 SMPLE ITEMS

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