Civic Illiteracy in America

Civic Illiteracy in America

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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The video highlights the importance of understanding government operations and civics knowledge among students. It discusses the rights protected by the First Amendment and the role of the National Assessment Governing Board in evaluating student knowledge. The civics report card reveals that many students lack proficiency in civics, prompting efforts by figures like Sandra Day O'Connor to improve education through resources like icivics.org. The video concludes with a call to action for better civics education to foster engaged citizenship.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following rights is NOT protected by the 1st Amendment?

Freedom of speech

Right to petition

Right to bear arms

Freedom of the press

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of the National Assessment Governing Board?

To create educational content

To set policies for educational assessments

To fund schools

To hire teachers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which level of achievement indicates the highest understanding in civics?

Basic

Proficient

Intermediate

Advanced

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of 8th graders scored at or above proficient in the civics assessment?

20%

30%

40%

10%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is involved in promoting civics education through an educational website?

A famous historian

Current Secretary of Education

Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor

Former President