Instrument Overview
The Missouri Higher Education Civics Examination is required for all undergraduates enrolled in a Missouri two-year or four-year college on or after July 1, 2019. It consists of 50 questions and assesses students' knowledge on the U.S. Constitution, U.S. Bill of Rights, governmental institutions, historical manifestations of federalism, and the history of constitutional interpretation and amendments.
Organization
Topic
Content
Grades
Post secondary
Languages
English
Respondent
Student
Administration Information
Length
50 questions
Administration
Computer
Psychometrics (additional guidance)
Psychometric References
Torney-Purta, J., & Amadeo, J. (2023). Considerations for use of civics assessment instruments. EdInstruments Brief, Annenberg Institute for School Reform, Brown University.https://edinstruments.org/civics.
