Social Studies Grades 6-8

This contest is designed to encourage students to expand their knowledge of social studies, particularly in the areas of history, geography, government systems, economics and citizenship. Students will be given an objective test containing approximately 40 questions which must be answered in 30 minutes. Test content is specifically correlated to the TEKS curriculum.

General Contest Description

• 40 questions

• 30 minutes

• Test topics defined by a study outline, to be updated yearly (see links below)

• Correlate with the TEKS for social studies

• Test content taken from state adopted text books and identified primary sources

https://www.uiltexas.org/aplus/events/aplus-social-studies