INSTRUCTIONS: Insert 3 low level and 3 high level multiple choice items below.

An example of a low and

high level item is provided.

EXAMPLE: (LOW LEVEL)

A. STIMULUS - In this section, you must include a quote, graphic, picture or

any other stimulus that would be directly important for the test taker to
answer the item. (2 points)

B. ITEM STEM - In this section write a short question or sentence completion

for the item to be answered. (2 points)

What type of energy is the picture above illustrating?

C. OPTIONS - Insert two distractors and one correct answer in the table
below. (HIGHLIGHT WHICH ONE IS THE ANSWER. PUT A REASON FOR THE ANSWER
AND THE ALTERNATIVES)

KEY OPTIONS RATIONALE

A Non-renewable energy This is a type of energy.

B Renewable energy Solar energy is renewable.

C Natural gas energy This is a type of energy.

EXAMPLE: (HIGH LEVEL)

INSTRUCTIONS: Insert 3 low level and 3 high level multiple choice items below. An example of a low and
high level item is provided.
A. STIMULUS - In this section, you must include a quote, graphic, picture or
any stimulus that would be directly important for the test taker to answer
the item. (2 points)

B. ITEM STEM - In this section write a short question or sentence completion

for the item to be answered. (2 points)

BASED ON THE CHART ABOVE, WHAT CAN BE PREDICTED ABOUT ARRIVALS FOR
2020 - 2022?

C. OPTIONS - Insert two distractors and one correct answer in the table below.
(HIGHLIGHT WHICH ONE IS THE ANSWER. PUT A REASON FOR THE ANSWER AND THE
ALTERNATIVES)
INSTRUCTIONS: Insert 3 low level and 3 high level multiple choice items below. An example of a low and
high level item is provided.

KEY OPTIONS RATIONALE

A INCREASE DUE TO TREND SHOWN IN THE TABLE

B DECREASE DUE TO TRAVEL BANS/RESTRICTIONS

C FLUCTUATION SOME PEOPLE ARE STILL TAKING

PRECAUTIONS

STUDENT TEACHER SOCIAL STUDIES MULTIPLE CHOICE ITEMS

1. (LOW LEVEL)
A. STIMULUS - In this section, you must include a quote, graphic, picture or any
stimulus that would be directly important for the test taker to answer the item. (2
points)
INSTRUCTIONS: Insert 3 low level and 3 high level multiple choice items below. An example of a low and
high level item is provided.

B. ITEM STEM - In this section write a short question or sentence completion for the
item to be answered. (2 points)

Based on the image, who is a parent?

C. OPTIONS - Insert two distractors and one correct answer in the table below.
(HIGHLIGHT WHICH ONE IS THE ANSWER. PUT A REASON FOR THE ANSWER AND THE
ALTERNATIVES)

KEY OPTIONS RATIONALE

A An adult who works in a company This is just an employee

B An adult that has lots of money This is just a wealthy person

C An adult that takes care of a child A parent has and takes care of a child

2. (LOW LEVEL)

A. STIMULUS - In this section, you must include a quote, graphic, picture or

any stimulus that would be directly important for the test taker to answer
the item. (2 points)
INSTRUCTIONS: Insert 3 low level and 3 high level multiple choice items below. An example of a low and
high level item is provided.

B. ITEM STEM - In this section write a short question or sentence completion for
the item to be answered. (2 points)

The picture above shows how many generations?

C. OPTIONS - Insert two distractors and one correct answer in the table below.
(HIGHLIGHT WHICH ONE IS THE ANSWER. PUT A REASON FOR THE ANSWER AND THE
ALTERNATIVES)

KEY OPTIONS RATIONALE

A 2 2 generations would just be parents and

children

B 3 3 generations includes grandparents, parents,

and children

C 1 One generation would just be siblings

INSTRUCTIONS: Insert 3 low level and 3 high level multiple choice items below. An example of a low and
high level item is provided.
3. (LOW LEVEL)

A. STIMULUS - In this section, you must include a quote, graphic, picture or

any stimulus that would be directly important for the test taker to answer
the item. (2 points)

B. ITEM STEM - In this section write a short question or sentence completion

for the item to be answered. (2 points)

According to the table above, wWhich ethnic were the first inhabitants of Belize?

C. OPTIONS - Insert two distractors and one correct answer in the table
below. (HIGHLIGHT WHICH ONE IS THE ANSWER. PUT A REASON FOR THE ANSWER
AND THE ALTERNATIVES)
INSTRUCTIONS: Insert 3 low level and 3 high level multiple choice items below. An example of a low and
high level item is provided.

KEY OPTIONS RATIONALE

A East Indian East Indians arrived after Maya and Creole

B Maya The Mayas were here since 2500 B.C.

C Creole The Creole arrived after the Maya existed

4. (HIGH LEVEL)

A. STIMULUS - In this section, you must include a quote, graphic, picture or

any stimulus that would be directly important for the test taker to answer
the item. (2 points)

B. ITEM STEM - In this section write a short question or sentence completion

for the item to be answered. (2 points)
INSTRUCTIONS: Insert 3 low level and 3 high level multiple choice items below. An example of a low and
high level item is provided.

After examining the graph about the composition of ethnic groups in Belize, what
language would you conclude to be the most spoken among the groups?

C. OPTIONS - Insert two distractors and one correct answer in the table
below. (HIGHLIGHT WHICH ONE IS THE ANSWER. PUT A REASON FOR THE ANSWER
AND THE ALTERNATIVES)

KEY OPTIONS RATIONALE

A Chinese The chinese ethnic group is rather small

B Indian The Indian ethnic group is not larger than the

Mestizo/Hispanic

C Spanish The Mestizo/Hispanic ethnic group is rather

large and speak Spanish mostly

5. (HIGH LEVEL)

A. STIMULUS - In this section, you must include a quote, graphic, picture or

any stimulus that would be directly important for the test taker to answer
the item. (2 points)
INSTRUCTIONS: Insert 3 low level and 3 high level multiple choice items below. An example of a low and
high level item is provided.
INSTRUCTIONS: Insert 3 low level and 3 high level multiple choice items below. An example of a low and
high level item is provided.

B. ITEM STEM - In this section write a short question or sentence completion

for the item to be answered. (2 points)

Based on the information above, what would be considered a household?

C. OPTIONS - Insert two distractors and one correct answer in the table
below. (HIGHLIGHT WHICH ONE IS THE ANSWER. PUT A REASON FOR THE ANSWER
AND THE ALTERNATIVES)

KEY OPTIONS RATIONALE

A A person owning a house That would be a house owner

B Person(s)living in a house A household includes a person or persons living in

the same house

C A person renting a house That would be a tenant

6. (HIGH LEVEL)

A. STIMULUS - In this section, you must include a quote, graphic, picture or

any stimulus that would be directly important for the test taker to answer
the item. (2 points)
INSTRUCTIONS: Insert 3 low level and 3 high level multiple choice items below. An example of a low and
high level item is provided.

B. ITEM STEM - In this section write a short question or sentence completion

for the item to be answered. (2 points)

What might be a reason for there being a large composition of Hispanics, such as the
Salvadorians in the picture, living in Belize?

C. OPTIONS - Insert two distractors and one correct answer in the table
below. (HIGHLIGHT WHICH ONE IS THE ANSWER. PUT A REASON FOR THE ANSWER
AND THE ALTERNATIVES)

KEY OPTIONS RATIONALE

A Belize is a safe place for They are not really guaranteed safety
Hispanics

B They like living in Belize They don’t just come live for enjoyment

C Immigration from Latin Most hispanics come from Latin America

American Countries
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high level item is provided.