T.A.S.C. SOCIAL STUDIES AND SCIENCE READINESS

Good Day TASC Takers: So you are enrolled in a program and need to see if your ready to take the practice test that will eventually lead to you passing the actual TASC exam. Except how do you know if you are really ready?  One thing you can do is take a practice exam.  (Skip the reading and take the test:  CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE TEST NOW! ) If you need to download a hard copy of the exam and the answer sheet click here:   Practice Readiness Test.pdf Exam Timing and Format Currently the Social Studies TASC section is 75 minutes long, and has 50 questions. Therefore you have about 1 minute and 30 seconds to complete each response. The practice test below has content from all 5 sections that are tested on the Social Studies TASC exam and should be completed in 25-30 minutes. If you have an IEP or 504 plan you should add an additional 25 minutes (total time: about 50 minutes) to complete the practice exam.  The social studies exam test's your know...

Cram Course Civics and U.S. History The information presented below is a cram course on Civics, Government, and American History.   (Skip the reading and take the   CRAM COURSE QUIZ ) During the Revolutionary War (American War for Independence) 1775 - 1783  Common Sense Pamphlet  (Document) - A Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine, who like many colonials were influenced by writers of the European enlightenment, it questioned the rationality of a small British Island being able to rule the large American Colonies. The pamphlet encourages the colonies to break away from Great Britain in order to establish a representative democratic government. Paine's writing is anti-monarchy Declaration of Independence  (Document) -  Written by Thomas Jefferson and famously signed by John Hancock, this document represents the colonial view that Britain is responsible for many injuries against their colonies, including, illegal quartering (allowing sol...

How to Analyze a Political Cartoon: 6 Steps Hey P2G Chelsea, I just wanted to remind you that our P2G Math site, developed by the talented P2G math team, that also includes Mr. P is available help you study on your own terms. The website is: WWW.P2GMATH.COM Remember when testing it is important for you to stay positive even when you don't get the results that you want. Pat yourself on the back for what you have been able to accomplish, and set out on a plan for any work that still needs to be done. You are your greatest ally. Remember that the teachers at P2G are a resource meant to assist you on this vital personal journey.   Objective: To Explain the Steps Involved to Interpret a Political Cartoon 6 Steps to Analyze a Political Cartoon 1. Let your eyes"float" over the cartoon. Artists know what will capture the mind's attention first. Allow your mind and your eyes to naturally find the portion of the cartoon that most stands out. Most often,...