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Lavere, David Bruce – Social Studies, 2008
The author analyzes pedagogical exercises related to Native Americans in thirteen U.S. history textbooks currently used in grades three, four, five, eight, and eleven. The purpose of the research was to determine the extent to which U.S. history textbooks offer, or fail to offer, opportunities for students to engage in and develop higher-order…
Descriptors: United States History, Textbooks, Educational Opportunities, Thinking Skills
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Gaudelli, William – Social Studies, 2002
In early May 2002, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) released a study of U.S. history achievement among fourth, eight, and twelfth graders, finding that nearly 60 percent of high school senior test-takers failed to demonstrate basic knowledge of U.S. history. Although the hand-wringing has begun about what "must be done" to…
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, High School Seniors, History, Grade 12