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<\/span>Exam Outline<\/h2>\nThe OSAT Middle Level Social Studies exam contains 80 selected-response questions and one constructed-response question, and you will be given a time limit of 4 hours.<\/p>\n
The exam is split into five subareas.<\/p>\n
<\/span>I. US History (23%)<\/h3>\nThe questions in this subarea cover the following topics:<\/p>\n
\n- Major events in US history from the colonial period until 1789<\/li>\n
- Major events in US history from 1789 to 1877<\/li>\n
- Major events in US history from 1877 to the present<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>II. Geography and Culture (21%)<\/h3>\nThe questions in this subarea cover the following topics:<\/p>\n
\n- The physical geography of the Earth<\/li>\n
- Human geography<\/li>\n
- The development of human systems<\/li>\n
- The development of human culture<\/li>\n
- Interactions between the environment\/climate and human populations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>III. Government and Civics (23%)<\/h3>\nThe questions in this subarea cover the following topics:<\/p>\n
\n- The role of government<\/li>\n
- Different forms of government<\/li>\n
- The roles of citizenship<\/li>\n
- The political and historical foundations of the US government<\/li>\n
- The US Constitution<\/li>\n
- Functions of the US government<\/li>\n
- The rights and responsibilities of US citizens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>IV. Economics and World History (18%)<\/h3>\nThe questions in this subarea cover the following topics:<\/p>\n
\n- Fundamental economic concepts<\/li>\n
- The organization and operation of the domestic and international economy<\/li>\n
- The significance of trade and resources<\/li>\n
- Major economic, political, technological, and social developments in world history before the Industrial Revolution<\/li>\n
- Major economic, political, technological, and social developments in world history since the Industrial Revolution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>V. Pedagogical Content Knowledge (15%)<\/h3>\nThis subarea contains the single constructed-response question. You will be asked to write a short analysis of a given case study. Your analysis should identify a student\u2019s strength and needs and include a strategy for monitoring student progress.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span>Registration<\/h2>\nTo register for the OSAT Middle Level Social Studies exam, you must create an online NES account via their website. Once your account has been created, you can use it to register for the exam and schedule an exam date. When you register, you will need to pay the $118 exam fee.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<\/span>In-person Testing<\/h3>\nYou should arrive at the testing center about 30 minutes early for your examination appointment. This will give you plenty of time to complete the check-in process. Once you arrive, you will be asked to sign in and present a valid form of photo ID to the proctor. If you fail to bring your ID, you will not be able to take the exam.<\/p>\n
Personal items are not allowed in the testing room, so they must be stored in a secure locker outside the testing area.<\/p>\n
Just before the exam starts, you will be given a brief tutorial on the testing system.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Remote Testing<\/h3>\nYou should log into your testing account at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled appointment time. The proctor will ask you to show a valid form of government-issued photo ID, and they will ask you to scan your surroundings using your webcam.<\/p>\n
Once your exam begins, you cannot leave the webcam view, take breaks, or talk to yourself. Your focus must be on the exam, and other people must be out of your testing space while you take the exam.<\/p>\n
Should the proctor determine that you are not following the guidelines for remote proctoring, your exam can be canceled, and your registration fees forfeited.<\/p>\n
<\/span>How the Exam is Scored<\/h2>\nYour OSAT Middle Level Social Studies score is determined by taking your raw score (the number of questions you answered correctly) and converting it to a scaled score. To pass, you will need to get a minimum scaled score of 240.<\/p>\n
You will receive your official score report within four weeks after testing.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
How many questions are on the OSAT Middle Level Social Studies exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
There are 81 questions on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
How long is the OSAT Middle Level Social Studies exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
The time limit for the exam is 4 hours.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
What is the passing score for the OSAT Middle Level Social Studies exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum scaled score of 240.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
How much does the OSAT Middle Level Social Studies exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
The examination fee is $118.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The questions in this subarea cover the following topics:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Major events in US history from the colonial period until 1789<\/li>\n
- Major events in US history from 1789 to 1877<\/li>\n
- Major events in US history from 1877 to the present<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>II. Geography and Culture (21%)<\/h3>\n
The questions in this subarea cover the following topics:<\/p>\n
- \n
- The physical geography of the Earth<\/li>\n
- Human geography<\/li>\n
- The development of human systems<\/li>\n
- The development of human culture<\/li>\n
- Interactions between the environment\/climate and human populations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>III. Government and Civics (23%)<\/h3>\n
The questions in this subarea cover the following topics:<\/p>\n
- \n
- The role of government<\/li>\n
- Different forms of government<\/li>\n
- The roles of citizenship<\/li>\n
- The political and historical foundations of the US government<\/li>\n
- The US Constitution<\/li>\n
- Functions of the US government<\/li>\n
- The rights and responsibilities of US citizens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>IV. Economics and World History (18%)<\/h3>\n
The questions in this subarea cover the following topics:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Fundamental economic concepts<\/li>\n
- The organization and operation of the domestic and international economy<\/li>\n
- The significance of trade and resources<\/li>\n
- Major economic, political, technological, and social developments in world history before the Industrial Revolution<\/li>\n
- Major economic, political, technological, and social developments in world history since the Industrial Revolution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>V. Pedagogical Content Knowledge (15%)<\/h3>\n
This subarea contains the single constructed-response question. You will be asked to write a short analysis of a given case study. Your analysis should identify a student\u2019s strength and needs and include a strategy for monitoring student progress.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tCheck Out Mometrix's OSAT Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tGet Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span>Registration<\/h2>\n
To register for the OSAT Middle Level Social Studies exam, you must create an online NES account via their website. Once your account has been created, you can use it to register for the exam and schedule an exam date. When you register, you will need to pay the $118 exam fee.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n
<\/span>In-person Testing<\/h3>\n
You should arrive at the testing center about 30 minutes early for your examination appointment. This will give you plenty of time to complete the check-in process. Once you arrive, you will be asked to sign in and present a valid form of photo ID to the proctor. If you fail to bring your ID, you will not be able to take the exam.<\/p>\n
Personal items are not allowed in the testing room, so they must be stored in a secure locker outside the testing area.<\/p>\n
Just before the exam starts, you will be given a brief tutorial on the testing system.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Remote Testing<\/h3>\n
You should log into your testing account at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled appointment time. The proctor will ask you to show a valid form of government-issued photo ID, and they will ask you to scan your surroundings using your webcam.<\/p>\n
Once your exam begins, you cannot leave the webcam view, take breaks, or talk to yourself. Your focus must be on the exam, and other people must be out of your testing space while you take the exam.<\/p>\n
Should the proctor determine that you are not following the guidelines for remote proctoring, your exam can be canceled, and your registration fees forfeited.<\/p>\n
<\/span>How the Exam is Scored<\/h2>\n
Your OSAT Middle Level Social Studies score is determined by taking your raw score (the number of questions you answered correctly) and converting it to a scaled score. To pass, you will need to get a minimum scaled score of 240.<\/p>\n
You will receive your official score report within four weeks after testing.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tCheck Out Mometrix's OSAT Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Get complex subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tGet Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n
\n\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
How many questions are on the OSAT Middle Level Social Studies exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
There are 81 questions on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
How long is the OSAT Middle Level Social Studies exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
The time limit for the exam is 4 hours.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
What is the passing score for the OSAT Middle Level Social Studies exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum scaled score of 240.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\n\nQ<\/h4>\n
How much does the OSAT Middle Level Social Studies exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nA<\/h4>\n
The examination fee is $118.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
By Eric Richter<\/span><\/p>
Eric is the Product Development Manager responsible for developing and updating the Mometrix Teacher Certification and K-12 products. Eric has a bachelor\u2019s degree in Sociology and a master\u2019s of education in Teaching ESOL.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>