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Civics Test

About the inquiry

This inquiry leads students through an investigation of the civics test, a current graduation requirement for Kentucky students, in order to consider the ways in which the test addresses needed knowledge and skills to prepare students for active engagement in civic life. The compelling question for the inquiry—can the civics test make you a good citizen?—frames students’ assessment of the civics test in consideration of what it means to be a “good citizen,” a purpose of the Kentucky civics test, as well as national initiatives to have similar civics test in all states, notably by the Joe Foss Institute.

Download the civics test question cards (for Supporting Question 3) in Word and PDF.

Compelling Question

Can the civics test make you a good citizen?

Staging Question

Create a mind map to list, organize, and connect associated ideas, actions, and/or people to the central concept: “good citizen.”

Summative Performance Task

Argument: Can the civics test make you a good citizen? Construct an argument (e.g., detailed outline, poster, essay) that discusses the compelling question using specific claims and relevant evidence from contemporary sources while acknowledging competing views.

Extension: Analyze how individual test items connect to issues facing students’ communities. Identify which content will help address their chosen issue, as well as additional information they would need in order to take informed action.

Taking Informed Action

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