On May 2nd, 8th grade students will take the Social Studies TAKS.  The Ridgeview U.S. History teachers have prepared this short presentation for parents on what they need to know about the test.  If you have further questions, please contact your social studies teacher.
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Download the mp4 version here: <a rel="attachment wp-att-27" href="http://ridgeviewms.edublogs.org/2008/04/18/taks-social-studies-2008/taks-social-studies-2008/" title="TAKS Social Studies 2008">TAKS Social Studies 2008</a>
Resources:
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<li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/resources/online/2006/grade8/ss/8socialstudies.htm">TAKS 2006 Released Test</a></li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.glencoe.com/sec/socialstudies/taks/gr08/index.html">Practice Quizzes by Objective</a></li>
<li><a target="_blank" href="http://libraries.risd.org/lhjhlib/Social%20Studies%20TAKS%20Review%20Games.htm">Social Studies TAKS Review Games</a></li>
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