Design Principles for Accelerating Student Learning with High-Impact Tutoring (updated June 2024)
Category: Student Learning
Instrument Overview
The civics portion of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Naturalization Test consists of 100 potential items (typically 10 randomly drawn in USCIS practice)and assesses those applying for citizenship on their knowledge of U.S. history and government. Numerous states also utilize some form of this test as a graduation requirement for high school students.
Organization
Topic
Content
Grades
11th Grade,
12th Grade,
Post secondary
Languages
English,
Spanish
Respondent
Student
Administration Information
Administration
Paper
Access and Use
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.
