Format for the Test Oct 3

Format for the Test

3 Sections 1) 10 short answer questions (20%) 2) 10 Long answer questions (40%) 3) 2 document questions (40%)

Short Answer Questions

You should be able to answer these questions in a single word or one sentence.

This is for competency 1 To judge your basic knowledge of

important facts about history.

Long Answer Questions

These will require more detailed responses. 4 sentences. These questions will ask you to explain the significance of certain events or concepts.

These questions are meant to test Competency 2.

Are you able to understand what these facts mean?

Document Questions

There will be 2 document questions. One text and one picture. You are going to have to analyze the

picture and connect the document to what we have looked at in class.

The documents will come from the book. Ex: Maps, pictures, first hand accounts.

Areas that will be covered in the test

The concepts from the vocabulary quiz Aboriginals in present day Quebec Origins of Aboriginals in North America Cultural Areas (p.10) Linguistic Families Three Aboriginal groups: Inuit,

Algonquians, and Iroquois

Areas covered

Nomadic and Sedentary Societies Matriarchy and Patriarchy Economic Networks Aboriginal World Conception Aboriginal Spirituality

How to Study for the Test Things you need: Your notes: Everything that is in the notes is will

be open for testing Your book: Use the book to get more details on

what is in your notes. Up to page 19. Especially for the document questions.

Your workbook: Completing the homework in the workbook is good practice for the test. The test will have similar questions.

Study Tips There is a lot to cover. Don’t leave it to the last

minute. You will stress yourself out! Some people like to put their notes on cue

cards and go over them. Study individually and then with a partner quiz

each other. Memorizing is important, but understanding is

better.

Test skills

Don’t leave questions blank!! You don’t lose marks for wrong answers.

If you are short on time, write what you know in point form. Maybe you will get part marks.

Don’t spend to long on a question that’s giving you trouble. Move on and come back to it later.

Test Skills