CliffsNotes Praxis II : Middle School Social Studies (0089)

Jocelyn L. Paris, M.Ed., is certified in AZ Elementary Education (K-8) and holds her Montessori (primary) endorsement. She has taught in a multitude of settings, ranging from private to charter to public to state-run, as well as taught a diverse assortment of learners, ranging from pre-school to high school, gifted and talented, special education, sensory impaired, and at-risk.

Introduction 1

Chapter 1: Overview of General Content 7

PART I: CONTENT CATEGORY AREAS

Chapter 2: United States History 25

Chapter 3: World History 67

Chapter 4: Government and Civics 99

Chapter 5: Geography 119

Chapter 6: Economics 147

Final Thoughts and Tips 161

PART II: ASSESSING YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Chapter 7: The Essay Portion of the Exam 165

Chapter 8: Practice Test 1 179

Chapter 9: Practice Test 2 211

Appendix A: Resources 245

Appendix B: Glossary 247

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