Ohio Graduation Test: Social Studies

When you go to select a practice tool for the Social Studies portion of the Ohio
Graduation Test choose one that includes vocabulary practice, and also sample test
questions that will indicate to the students the level of the understanding that is needed
to pass the Social Studies portion

Vocabulary is also an important part of the social studies section of the
OGT. Students need a broad knowledge of the proper social studies vocabulary.

In order to pass the OGT Social Studies portion of the test, students need to know information of World Studies from 1750 to the present and United States Studies from 1877 to the present. The seven academic content standards students will be tested on are History, People in Science, Geography, Economics, Government, Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities and Social Studies Skills and Methods.

The Social Studies test items will include text, tables, charts, graphs, maps, and illustrations. Students need to be able to apply this data and information when answering questions on the test. The Social Studies portion will consist of 32 multiple choice questions, four short answer questions and two response items. The test items measure a students achievement related to the seven academic content standards.

In order to help students prepare for the OGT school districts should choose a practice tool to help students prepare. The form on this page will give you seven tips to choosing a tool right for your school district.