First Preliminary Examination in Social Studies 16

First Semester-First Term S.Y. 2022-2023

Name: Time Schedule: Session: Score_____/50

Test I: Answer the following questions. Shade the letter of your correct answer on your answer sheets. Each
question merits 1 point.

1. Which of the following is not considered a social science?

a. Sociology
b. Geography
c. Philosophy
d. Economics
2. Which social science is most concerned with the distribution of resources in society?
a. Psychology
b. Economics 
c. Linguistics
d. Anthropology
3. Teaching techniques in the social studies could involve–
a. Role Playing
b. Lectures
c. Projects
d. All of these 
4. Which of the following statement(s) are correct regarding the nature of social studies?
I. Social studies are advance level of studies of human society.
II. Social studies contribute to the social utility and advancement of knowledge.
III. Social studies are those aspects of knowledge which have direct bearing on man’s activities in different socio-cultural
fields.
IV. Social studies are subjects most frequently taught to school students to help them understand past only.
a. I, III and IV
b. I, II, and III.
c. I, II and IV
d. I, II, III and IV
5. The teaching of ____develops ethical values in the learners
a. Sociology
b. History
c. Civics
d. Economics
6. Social studies belong to
a. Humanities faculty
b. Science faculty
c. Social science faculty
d. None of the above
7. Contemporary understanding of social science pedagogy encourages teachers to do all of the following, except:
a. Encourage learners to learn by reading local experiences of others and finding about their own.
b. Promoting all learners to give identical answers to questions so that all improve.
c. Appreciate learners’ ability to make questions on the given subject content and accepting it as a valid test of learning.
d. Give opportunities to learners to use their knowledge developed in the classroom at concrete situations.

8. Which of the following is incorrect?

a. Social sciences perpetuate the values like equity, freedom, justice etc.
b. Social sciences encompass diverse aspects of society
c. Social sciences cannot use scientific methods of inquiry
d. Social sciences deal with peoples and their lives.
9. Which of the following is correct about social science?
 a. Social science is not concerned with diverse concerns of society
b. Social science emphasizes homogeneity and rituals
c. Social science is subjectivist discipline
d. Social science lays the foundation for an analytical and creative mindset.
10. Choose the most appropriate statements that describe social science?
a. A study of individuals and their achievements
b. A study of relationships of people in context.
c. A study of physical matter
d. A study of peace and quantity
11. Why is the study of social sciences scientific?
a. It comprises systematically acquired verified knowledge
b. It helps its reader to study scientific society
c. It uses scientific terms in its contents
d. It fulfils the demand for calling social studies as science
12. Social studies provide learning opportunities for students to;
a. Engage in active inquiry and critical and creative thinking.
b. Engage in problem solving and conflict resolution with an awareness of the ethical consequences of decision making.
c. Understand the historical and contemporary realities of one’s country.
d. All of the above
13. It includes the study of state’s powers and authorities as well as how the state protects their citizens.
a. Time, Continuity and Change
b. Power, Authority and Government
c. Current Trends and Current Issues in the World
d. Democratic Ideals and Practices
14. The key components of social studies content knowledge include the following except;
a. History
b. Geography
c. Economics
d. Philosophy
15. The overriding goal of social studies is to
a. Ensure students understand critical historical content
b. Prepare young people to understand complex ideas
c. Ready students for the office of citizen
d. Instill principles of fairness for all
16. A powerful social studies teaching is
a. Skills and technology based
b. Meaningful, integrative, value-based., challenging and active
c. Challenging, student-centered and standards focused
d. Consistent teacher-directed, well planned.
17. In social studies classes, it encourages_____ thinking
a. Critical
b. Systematic
c. Intuitive
d. Reflective

18. The core difference between social science and social studies exists in their;
a. Purpose
b. Experience
c. Concept
d. Subject matter
19. Social studies develop;
a. Values
b. Attitudes
c. Knowledge
d. All of the above
20. Professional curriculum standards for social studies were developed by
a. The National Council of Teachers of Social Studies
b. The American Association of Social Studies Educators
c. The National Council for the Social Studies
d. The Consortium of Social Advocates.

Test II. Essay 10 Points

1. What does the term “social” in social studies mean?

2. Where does social studies focuses its studies and its relations?
3. Where social science does focuses its studies and its relations?