Updated August 2009
I am studying for the CST (Content Specialty Test) Social Studies as part of my studies at D’youville College (pronounced c.awl.edge). I also have to take one US history course OR pass a CLEP test about US history. Both exams are multiple choice and on the same topics (one slightly more focused on US history). Mostly for myself, I am starting link list of good sites that I can learn from. A premuim is placed sites that are easy to print off.
Feel free to add or suggest links that may help, or your comments regarding the validity / usefulness of the links present.
- Official Study Guide for CST Social Studies: PrepGuide
- Offical CLEP US History-II page.
- KapTest — Various CST study guides including the Social Studies CST. Provides a web resource for each topic one must know for the CST.
US History Starting Points: Click and Print
- Outline of American History — The Official History of the US as written by the US government [read: bias]
- US history 1600 - 1987 — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services [PDF document]
- From: www.historyteacher.net
- THE GIANT AHAP REVIEW — A concise history of the US
- US History Review by Mr. Montouri — A checklist of major events of US history
- Regents US History Review — Just the most important stuff
- Giant EHAP Review — European history in one nice word doc by the same people who brought you the AHAP one
Other Broad US History Resources:
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services — All the US history and government you need to know (at least to become a citizen) with a few sample tests thrown in
- History of the United States II
1865 to the Present — From the people at Free University Online
Fantastic Quiz’s on US History and all things related to CLEP / CST:
Other Targeted US History Resources:
World History Starters
Commercial Publications
The following resources have been recommended as being very useful for studying and passing the CST. Links to the Amazon page for both American and Canadian customers are provided. Note that in some cases it is cheaper to order and pay duty (should it be applied):
- Don’t Know Much about History - US
/ Canada
- by Kenneth Davis — a very engaging book with quick easy to read chapters. Its written in a very upbeat manner, pretty much the exact oppisite of a typical history textbook.
- Don’t Know Much about History AudioBook - US
Thanks to all those who continue to help (Kenny). If you would like to add something, please let me know.
15 Aug 05
2:47 pm
I too will be taking the CST Social Science exam for D’Youville College. Thanks for the great info, looks like you have some awesome info to get your studying going. Do you have any websites that will help with the Geography & Economics portions of the exam?
18 Aug 05
6:52 pm
Here is the Geography / Economics wrap up:
Economics: (from KapTest):
• understanding basic economic questions and applying fundamental economic concepts (e.g., scarcity, supply and demand, production, consumption, interdependence) to analyze general economic phenomena and specific economic problems
• understanding the different perspectives of macro- and microeconomics
• analyzing the contributions of Adam Smith and the characteristics of laissez-faire economics
• examining economic phenomena from the perspective of differing economic theories (e.g., socialism versus capitalism, monetarism versus Keynesianism)
Geography: I assume all questions related to geography will actually be US history questions with a map. If you can read maps and have common sense you should be fine. But what do I know, I haven’t taken the test yet.
24 Jan 06
3:40 pm
Great ideas for studying. Just wondering if you had any information about the essay topics or where I can find a study guide for the essay question on the CST - Social Studies.
Thanks
24 Jan 06
6:33 pm
I have taken the test and passed. It was very tricky, I passed by a razor thin margin. The essay topic discussed womens rights. Other topics I have heard of include foreign policy (specific doctrines) and segregation. I’m sure if you put your mind to it you can come up with a list of 10 or so topics. I have found that there is no study guide for the CST, even those that claim to be for the CST are just re-branded history tests — no good.
25 Feb 06
7:04 pm
Just wrote it. The essay topic was on Imperial Japan and early revolutionary China….it was a complete curveball b/c I had expected American History. It was tricky and I have my fingers crossed. If I didn’t pass I will actually look at World history and New York history next time.
31 Mar 06
2:53 pm
I wrote in February and failed once again. I too had the fatal question on Japanese imperialism and also expected something on US History. Personally, all this test is is a money grab and the only way to pass is…well obviously I dont have the slightest clue. Good luck though……..
06 Apr 06
10:52 pm
I managed to pass….concentrate on the U.S….however, it seems that China is really on the U.S. radar now so don’t ignore…on my test there was very lttle European history but who knows how much the test varies each time..good luck all!
17 May 06
5:43 pm
It took me 4 times to write and pass the CST social studies exam. The 2nd time I wrote it I got 219 without studying a hint, every time before passing I studied and did worse! Food for thought! For the time I did pass I had a question on Pericles and Augustus and based on the last couple essay questions, major emphasis on world history in the essays! I studied a grade 11 World history text and read up on Dynasties specifically. Furthermore, read John Stewart’s books on Politics and American history, they are funny but he gets the point across. The social studies skills are just techniques. The last exam there was a great emphasis on African American history both in The USA with civil rights and in Africa. Know who Haile Selassie is. Only a handful of Q’s have repeatedly appeared but because we dont get the answers who knows. Anyways, read Jon Stewart, get a world history text book and go from there…
08 Jun 06
7:11 am
Hi I am taking the CST on Saturday June 10, 2006. I’m not really sure what to expect - the last few essay questions have all been world history. I am a little scared that they may or may not switch it up with American. It is quite scary (you know) I am taking a look at immigration since that is the newest big world issue w/Mexico etc. in the news lately and since its both world and American history combined its worth taking a look at I suppose.
I just hope the CST focuses on American questions this time around. The test is honestly hit or miss - you simply have to find your test and win it. But the person who commented and said its a big money scheme I think you are correct in saying so! Its such a scam. Thanks a lot to everyone who has posted and shared ideas they have been very helpful.
Thank You
22 Jun 06
9:24 pm
Are there any good books out there that help you pass this stupid thing??
22 Jun 06
9:36 pm
The only book I’ll recommend is Don’t know much about History
by Keneth C Davis. I picked it up in a Bargain bin for a couple bucks and found it an entertaining and engaging read. Very lighthearted and written in very short concise chapters. Covers everything in US history, and it allowed me to remember plenty of stuff. I read it twice before the test and passed.
But, I did do some research and like I mention above, all the study guides for the CST appear to be just big ass tests. So they are no good. Just keep reading and expand your knowledge.
03 Jul 06
3:32 pm
Hey,
Lets make a list of essay question
If you have written the CST before jot down the essay question, if you did well on it give some detail of what you focused on
thanks
Brandon
03 Jul 06
7:02 pm
America by John Stewart is good book, also a world history text book because there is always stuff on dynasties on it.
There is a website
http://www.ehapreview.com/FILES/THE_GIANT_AHAP_REVIEW.pdf
This is big but its the quickest way to find areas you are not comfortable with in American History, I think there is one for politics too.
These are the essays I have either had to write or heard of on previous exams.
Essay one which was last August I think was on Immigration and issues between Juan Ingenerio (sp)and the US
Then it was the New Deal issues, FDR
Then it was Womens Rights and a debate on Ideologies
Then it was on Japan vs China
And the last one I wrote was on Ancient Greece vs Rome (April)
The trick with the essays are that they dont want to know everything you know about the topic, these are comprehension passages. Esentially each time I set my essays up I took 1 paragraph and summarized the 1st paragraph in the question. My second paragraph summarized the 2nd paragraph in the question. This illustrates that you can read a paragraph and understand what they are saying. The final 3rd paragraph is essentially comparing and contrasting. Discuss the era that the passages are coming from if applicable, discuss previous accounts between those involved and throw in a little tidbit that they didnt mention in the paragraphs. The other thing I found was that you dont need to fill both pages. Like I said my last one was 3 paragraphs which extended to a page and a bit. I dont think there is a pattern here I do think it is random although I have noticed about 20 or so questions are the exact same and in the exact same spot on each exam. Of course we dont knwo what we got right or wrong but heads on that.
05 Jul 06
11:24 pm
I took the social studies cst five times and have not passed it yet. I’m on my second private tutor and am taking it again this month. Hopefully this time I might pass, only off by 14 points, not too bad. I’ve been trying to find practice essays (like old exams), but no such thing exists. Thats really what I need help with. Anyway, regentsprep.org may be a helpful website for some people. It has overviews of a lot of different topics. Good Luck!
11 Jul 06
4:38 pm
Hi,
I have taken this test five times and have not passed. This past test I did great on the essay, but then did not pass economic and geography. I don’t ever remember seeing any maps on the June test. Is there a good way to study. I have been using regentsprep.org and reading us history review books. I am going to check out the books mentioned above. Any advice?
11 Jul 06
6:26 pm
Hi I just took the test and my essay was on the American Revolution and it is with great happiness I can say I am finally done. I scored a 240 on the test and God knows I needed this test especially with a baby now on the way, so that I can now get a job.
I have had the chance to read everyone’s post and just wanted to say do not get discouraged. I had taken the test many times before and am now completing my masters in Social Studies education. I completed my B.A. in history and secondary education, so you know that I struggled with this CST for sometime.
But, for the most recent test I used the following websites for review I hope they are helpful to you:
This site has numerous video clips approximately 30 minutes long. The clips are great and can be played on your computer and they are FREE. The movie clips are American history based and the link is - http://www.learner.org/biographyofamerica/prog05/index.html# and the main homepage is - http://www.learner.org/biographyofamerica/index.html
The next site has excellent review packets that you can print and take off the site. You can use the materials as notes and research what you do not know. It comes from a teachers website where she used her AP notes to review for her American and Global classes. The link is - http://www.learner.org/biographyofamerica/prog05/index.html#
The next site is EXTREAMLY HELPFUL it has FREE DOWNLOADABLE POWERPOINTS. The powerpoint presentations come from a teacher whose website was voted teacher website of the year. She has powerpoints on American history and World History too - this was an excellent tool for me b/c after using the Barrons Review book I double checked my information and tested what I knew and did not know and went back and reseached the new information learned. It was very helpful. The powerpoints can be saved to you personal computer and re-opened for use, so you should not have any trouble using them. The website is - http://www.historyteacher.net/PPTPortalPage.htm and her home page if you want that as well is - http://www.historyteacher.net/
This site gives a full review of ALL POLITICAL PARTIES the link is (print them and review) - http://cchs.churchill.k12.nv.us/billettj/Sumary%20of%20Political%20Parties.htm
Everyone I hope this was of some help to you I know it was for me. I know it can get discouraging just keep trying until you get YOUR test b/c it can be done. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask. I have given you all the tools in which I have used especially if you are a visual learner. An atlas world book is good for the georgraphy portion and of course regentsprep.org is good too.
-Good Luck
11 Jul 06
8:32 pm
hi there, to all of you who have taken this test and failed ot repeatedly, I feel your pain. I have failed this thing 5 times already. I did great on the essay but can’t seem to get past the geography and economics. This is my last time (July 22) I can take this test before I lose my license for good. Are there ant kaplan courses to take? They only seem to offer coursed foe the atsw and LAST. It seems they offer courses to help you get certified but not courses to help you stay certified. ANy ides?
12 Jul 06
11:48 am
Does anyone know anything about the study guide called CST SOCIAL SCIENCE by Jerry Holt? You can order it on amazon but I have no idea if it would be good. They also have books to buy to study from on https://www.xamonline.com/xcart/catalog/New_York_CST_page_2_c_7.html
Check it out. I write for the second time on Aug. 26th 06. I got DESTROYED on my first try. I need help bad.
12 Jul 06
12:28 pm
Hi Geoffrey J,
Before I wrote the test, I contacted XAM about their study guide. I used their contact form to send them a short message requesting further information about their guide and to inform them that their webpage which shows the table of contents of the guide was broken.
Here is their response and my followup (which never got a reply). I think you will see that they aren’t very reputable.
Their reply (notice the email address):
My reply:
As I said earlier, I never got a reply. What kind of reputable company wouldn’t bother with a reply? What kind of company never fixes their website? If you go to the XAM website and hit the table of contents link for the CST social studies test you’ll find it is still broken — 1 year later.
I don’t want to sound arrogant, but this page, with everyone’s input, is the best resource for preparing for the content of the CST social studies test. One thing that is lacking is test preparation methods, or how to prepare for the test (flashcards, sample essay questions, etc). But we are all trying to be teachers right? We should be able to teach ourselves the subject first, others second.
12 Jul 06
12:40 pm
Rida,
Great links and congratulations! I have a question for everyone including yourself (if you are still around): how much time did you put in on studying for the exam before you passed it?
My answer is somewhere around 100-120 hours coming from zero history knowledge (never took a course on history past grade 10). About 50-60 hours were spent studying and taking AHAP style tests and US history quiz’s in the months leading up the the big test. Another 50-60 was spent in the 2 weeks before the test where I read the book I reference above (Don’t know much about History” by Keneth C Davis) at least twice and focused on the big issues in US politics and the foreign events that led to War(s).
I’m interested in what others have done, how long did you prepare and on what did you focus?
12 Jul 06
1:47 pm
I have just read Toni Ann’s last message and it scared the crap out of me!! How can you lose your licence by not passing this test?? From what I know, you can write this test as many times until you pass. Is that not correct? I am not familiar with the certification process and would like to get any input if possible.
As for the XAM book, I bought the book and it was a little helpful. Comming from someone with no history background what so ever, the multiple choice questions at the end do help. The information they provide is basically an abstract of the historical event. I would say to use XAM as a guideline of what to study, but then buy books to study the topics more in depth.
I will be attempting the CST for the first time in August. To be honset, I am not looking forward to this at all, especially after reading everyone’s postings. Good luck to all!!
12 Jul 06
5:27 pm
Ok, many questions were asked but I will begin with the certification question. Currently, there are two types of licenses that one can apply for and teach. I cannot remember the name of the first one, but you can get a valid teaching license if you are more than half way through your education course work. The license is good for one year, but after the one year limit it expires. So, if you don’t pass your exams in that one year time - then you lose your job and the certification is revoked/expried for improper certification.
For study time I varied everything. I focused on American one day and Global another. Depending on your schedule and if you work or have a busy weekend. Try studying an hour or two and if you decide to focus on a different section that night. It can be an hour in the day and an hour at night. PowerPoint/video by day and Barrons book or regents prep by night. Please don’t bore yourself w/the material and definitely take breaks - especially when you realize that your not taking in any of the information and the words are just on the page (you know) that is key to letting you know that you need to stop and take a break.
I attend Hofstra University and my Professor and our class had a guide line of questions that we created for preparation for the test. I have pasted the questions below. I am making it my personal mission to help those trying to pass and anyway that I can help I will post it here. And lastly, the XAM book is good as a guide for notes and stuff nothing more than that, someone else on here said the same thing and I totally agree. I’ll add anything new that I get talk to you all soon - Rida
CST REVIEW QUESTIONS:
United States History * American.Revolution. to Civil War
Pre- American Revolution
What’s going on in Europe while the French and Indian War is going on
in U.S.?
What was the French and Indian war about? Who’s fighting who?
Why are colonies good for Britain after the F&I war?
What were the causes of the American Revolution?
Why does Thomas Paine publish “Common Sense”? What doesn’t make sense?
When were the Articles of Confederation put in place?
When did they end?
Why were they so unsuccessful?
What were the key issues being argued about at the Constitutional
Conventions?
What were the federalist’s position? The anti-federalists?
Why do we have a Bill of Rights? Who argues for this?
Constitution
What is federalism?
What are the concurrent powers?
How does a treaty become law?
Who decides who can become a cabinet official or judge? How does this
happen?
Who can print money?
Who is in charge of interstate commerce? What does this mean?
What is the difference between a war and a conflict?
Who gets to decide where the army goes?
Who gets to decide how big the army can get?
What is the full faith and credit clause?
What does it mean that congress shall have powers necessary and proper
to perform duties? Why is this called the elastic clause?
Why is slavery not discussed in Constitution?
Expanding Nation
What is the big deal about a national bank? Who wanted it? Who
didn’t? Why?
What did the Constitution say about this?
What is Jeffersonian democracy?
Why do we get LA for such a bargain?
Who negotiated this deal? Why is this ironic?
What is Jacksonian democracy?
Why is it ironic that the Trail of Tears occurred on his watch?
What is manifest destiny? Why are we moving West? What’s so great
about it?
How does Texas get admitted into the Union?
Who attacked who first in the Mexican American war?
Why was the Mexican American war such fortuitous timing for the U.S.?
What was the result of the Mexican American war?
U.S. Civil War
What was the impact of the Haitian rebellion on the antebellum South?
Why is the Missouri Compromise sort of like a stalled car?
When does the Missouri Compromise balance end?
Why is Kansas in 1854 called bleeding?
What does the Supreme Court decide in Dred Scott?
What is being debated in the election of 1860? Is it just whether
slavery should exist?
Why does John Brown rebel?
How does Lincoln win the election if he does not win more votes than
the Democrats?
U.S. History Part II — Reconstruction
What was being “reconstructed” in the South after the Civil War?
What were the essential issues being decided?
What was Lincoln’s plan? Why does he argue as such?
What is Johnson’s plan? Why does he argue as such?
What are the Radical Republican’s plan?
When and how did the 13, 14 and 15 amendments become part of
Constitution?
When did they become effective (trick question)?
What was the reaction by the South to Reconstruction?
Immigration
When and why is the Great Migration? Who’s migrating? Why?
When and why do the Irish come to this country in large numbers?
How do they get here?
When and why do a majority of the Jews come to this country?
Where do they set up camp?
When and why do Hispanics come to the United States?
Where do they set up camp?
When and why do Chinese come to the United States?
What is a major theme of immigration?
Industrial Revolution
What does industrialization do for the creation of jobs?
What effect does industrialization have on different economic groups?
What social ill effects does it have?
What is the Jungle? Who wrote it? Why?.
Why would farmers ally themselves with workers at this time?
At what presidential election does this become key?
Who are the populists? What doe they want? Why do they fail?
Who do the Southern Democrats side with? Why?
Labor Movement
What political events do the labor movement trace roots to?
What thinkers do labor movement trace roots to?
What disenfranchised group plays a key role in organizing labor?
When do strikes begin to have an impact?
What are the effects of the labor movement on voting rights?
When do women gain the right to vote?
World War I
Why do we fight the Spanish American War?
What is the Monroe Doctrine? Why does this become important again in
1904?
What properties do we get from the SA War?
When does the U.S. begin to be an imperialist force?
Why do we want a canal in South America? How do we get one?
How does imperialism play a role in causing World War I?
Why does the U.S. enter the War? Was it really over tourists?
Why does U.S. reject the Treaty of Versailles?
WWII
What are the problems with Treaty of Versailles?
How does this lead to WWII?
Why was post war Europe ripe for the rise of fascists?
What is appeasement? Who is appeasing? What effect does this have?
What are the Neutrality Acts? When do they come into play?
What is lend lease? Why is this stupid after what happened in WWI?
Why do we drop the bomb? Good idea or bad?
Post World War II
Who are our allies during World War II? Who are our allies after? Who
is not?
What is containment?
What is the Iron Curtain? Who first used this phrase? When?
What is the domino theory?
Why do we get involved in the Korean War? Who wins?
Why was the Cuban Missile crisis so scary?
When does the Civil Rights movement begin? End?
What do blacks need in order to start a Civil Rights Movement?
What is nonviolence? Who is a proponent? Who is not?
What does Brown v. Board of Ed. do?
What is separate but equal? Who’s idea was that?
When, how and why do we get involved in the Vietnam War? Who wins?
What is different about Korea and Vietnam?
What effect does the anti-war movement have on other social issues
(blacks, women) in the U.S.?
Are the U.S. actions in Southeast Asia imperialistic or anti-Communist?
What is the Cold War? Real or ideological?
New York State History
What is the Erie Canal? Where does it run through? Who built it?
Why is it so important for trade?
What development occurs to minimize the Canal’s importance?
What is New York’s role in anti-slavery movement?
Where did the underground RR run through?
What are some of the differences between “upstate” and “downstate”
populations?
Where is Manhattan geographically?
Economics Questions
What is capitalism? Whose idea is it? When does it develop in the
U.S.?
What is Marxism? Why does it develop when it does? Who does it
influence?
What is scarcity? Why is it so important?
What are marginal returns? What is the law of diminishing returns?
What are some of the fixed costs of production? Variable?
What is Keynesian economics? When was this implemented in U.S.
history?
What is supply side economics? Who was in favor of this?
What is deregulation? Who was in favor of this?
Why is it cheaper for companies to go off shore?
What is NAFTA/CAFTA?
Why are they so controversial? Who is in favor of them? Who isn’t?
Typically, what body controls monetary policy in the U.S.?
What is unemployment? Is zero unemployment the goal? What is “full”
employment?
What are some actions that might be taken to stimulate the economy?
Why is stagflation so bad?
What is the consumer price index? What does it measure?
12 Jul 06
5:31 pm
Here is a sample essay CST question created by my professor which we used as a guideline for organizing info. and preparing the essay. I hope its helpful. - Rida
Sample Social Studies Content Specialty Test Essay
Instructions: Prepare and type an essay of between 280 and 300 words
(Provide the exact word count at the end of the essay). Before you write
the essay * read and consider the questions; read and consider the
quotations; figure out the historical context; make a list of notes;
outline the main ideas of your response and list supporting evidence. Proof
read your essay carefully. Did you answer the questions? Do you have a
clear but brief introduction and a clear but brief conclusion? The
essay must be in standard English and ideas must be presented clearly.
Spelling and grammar count. The essay must be written in your own words. DO
NOT INCLUDE QUOTES OR PARAPHRASE THE DOCUMENTS. You should be able to
write this essay without consulting outside sources or friends. If you
seek outside help it will interfere with your preparation for the Social
Studies CST.
Read the two passages below; then complete the exercise that follows.
A. Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “Economic Bill of Rights, ” State of the
Union address (1/11/44)
It is our duty now to begin to lay the plans and determine the strategy
for the winning of a lasting peace and the establishment of an American
standard of living higher than ever before known. We cannot be content,
no matter how high that general standard of living may be, if some
fraction of our people*whether it be one-third or one-fifth or one-tenth*is
ill-fed, ill-clothed, ill-housed, and insecure.
This Republic had its beginning, and grew to its present strength,
under the protection of certain inalienable political rights*among them the
right of free speech, free press, free worship, trial by jury, freedom
from unreasonable searches and seizures. They were our rights to life
and liberty. As our nation has grown in size and stature, however*as our
industrial economy expanded*these political rights proved inadequate to
assure us equality in the pursuit of happiness. We have come to a clear
realization of the fact that true individual freedom cannot exist
without economic security and independence. “Necessitous men are not free
men.” People who are hungry and out of a job are the stuff of which
dictatorships are made. In our day these economic truths have become
accepted as self-evident. We have accepted, so to speak, a second Bill of
Rights under which a new basis of security and prosperity can be
established for all*regardless of station, race, or creed.
B. Ronald Reagan demands “Economic Freedom,” State of the Union address
(2/6/85)
This government will meet its responsibility to help those in need. But
policies that increase dependency, break up families, and destroy
self-respect are not progressive; they’re reactionary.. . . . Let us place
new dreams in a million hearts and create a new generation of
entrepreneurs. . . . Let us resolve that we will stop spreading dependency and
start spreading opportunity; that we will stop spreading bondage and
start spreading freedom. There are some who say that growth initiatives
must await final action on deficit reductions. Well, the best way to
reduce deficits is through economic growth. More businesses will be started,
more investments made, more jobs created, and more people will be on
payrolls paying taxes. The best way to reduce government spending is to
reduce the need for spending by increasing prosperity. . . .. Reducing
unneeded red tape and regulations, and deregulating the energy,
transportation, and financial industries have unleashed new competition, giving
consumers more choices, better services, and lower prices. . . . Every
dollar the federal government does not take from us, every decision it
does not make for us will make our economy stronger, our lives more
abundant, our future more free.
Using your knowledge of U.S. history, prepare a narrative response in
which you:
Describe the historical context from which the two documents emerged;
and compare and contrast the governmental actions Roosevelt and Reagan would most likely favor in support of the views they expressed in the passages.
12 Jul 06
5:36 pm
Some other stuff to remember:
Possible Essay Questions/Topics
Civil War & Reconstruction (Lincolns Plan vs. Johnson’s Plan)
WWI & WWII
13th Amendment – Ended slavery
Labor Union
14th Amendment – Separate but equal
The Bank
15th Amendment – Citizens & right to vote
The Constitution
19th Amendment – women get the right to vote (1920)
Important Dates
-1300’s – 1500’s = the Renaissance
-The Ottoman Empire ends in 1919 the end of WWI
-1688 Glorious Revolution – non-violent overthrow of James II fearing the return of -Catholic dominance.
- 1815 – 1848 Age of Revolutions (Haiti, Latin America)
-1848 Unification of Germany and Italy
- Imperialism (old imperialism 1700-1800) Gold, God, Glory (new imperialism 2000 desire for govt. to make more
$$$ dollars/capital/money)
- WWI (1917)
- The French Revolution (1789)
- The Enlightenment (1600’s – 1700’s)
- The Articles of Confederation (1781-1788~1789) ratified ~ 1788
- Age of Exploration (1400’s)
- Reconstruction (1865-1877)
- Lincoln assassinated April 14 1865 (Lincoln & Johnson)
- The Civil Rights Movement ~ 1965 ~ 1960’s ish
- The Industrial Revolution (1865-1920)
- Bill of Rights (1791) Amendments # 1-10
- Spanish American War (1898-1899) Spain & Cuba —Cuba wants independence from Spain. The U.S. helps. Spain is defeated at the Battle of El Canay
- The Monroe Doctrine – President James Monroe influenced by Secretary John Quincy Adams to put forward an independent by American foreign policy that claimed that the Western Hemisphere was no longer open to European colonization by the 19th century the U.S. had grown powerful enough to enforce the doctrine [physical force & super power] Theodore Roosevelt uses the Monroe Doctrine with a boundary dispute between Venezuela and the British colony of British Guiana. The United States demanded that Great Britain accept arbitration concerning the Venezuelan boundary dispute. The Monroe Doctrine = The U.S. is the police force of the world. The Roosevelt Corollary is many time associated with the Monroe Doctrine unlike the Monroe Doctrine the corollary uses force to keep other nations out of the Western Hemisphere.
WWI – The U.S. enters the war b/c it has to much invested in overseas. President Wilson declared America neutral August 4, 1914. Neutrality became difficult b/c the U.S traded w/the Allied Powers & Central Powers. The British wanted their ships to be inspected by British inspectors, so Germany begins unrestricted submarine attacks on/in the war zone around the British Isles. The sinking of the Lusitanian on May 17, 1915 killing 128 Americans. We entered the war and Woodrow Wilson is reelected and war is declared April 6, 1917. (WWI theme – conflict & nationalism)
o Causes: Nationalism, alliance system, decline of Ottoman Empire, The Austrian Prince Arch Duke Ferdinand is a nationalist, France lost the Franco-Prussian War in (1871), France had no money to pay back Germany, French people wanted revenge on Germany. Germany industrialized rapidly & Britain became threatened. Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria, Hungary, & Italy) – Triple Entente (Britain, France, Russia)
o Due to fear of being dragged into yet another European War the U.S. opts not to join the League of Nations. In doing so, the U.S. weakened it and as a result the Senate did not ratify the Treaty of Versailles [Wilson’s 14 pts].
WWII - Problems
- Axis Powers (Germany, Italy, & Japan) Allied Powers (France, Britain, Russia, & U.S after a certain point)
- Admission of Germany war guilt
- Stripping Germany of its colonies, military, & naval forces
- Adjusting German borders
- No leaders to WWII b/c Germany is in deep depression they cannot afford to pay back its debt to the Allies & the United States.
- Neutrality Acts (1735) Required the president to place an embargo on arms to nations engaged in war and prohibited travel to U.S. citizens on belligerent vessels.
- Lend Lease (1941) Passed by Congress on March 11, 1941allowed the U.S. to Lend-Lease ships, planes, tanks, and guns to any nation for use in the interest of the U.S.
- Containment – a policy adopted by the Western Democracies after WWII to prevent the further expansion of Communism and the Soviet Union
- Iron Curtain – The series of fortified borders separating Western Europe from Soviet dominated Eastern Europe. The term was made popular by Winston Churchill in 1946.
- Korean War (1950) North Korea attacked South Korea (hence) American & U.N. forces defeated Communist effort to make all of Korea a Communist country. This is the 1st conflict where Containment is tested, yet nobody wins.
12 Jul 06
5:50 pm
Okay everyone I’m going out but I will check the site tomorrow to see if anyone has any questions. If I find anything new of course I’ll post it and I wish everyone luck and keep us posted and always feel free to share and include any ideas that anyone else has because that is what were here for. Good Luck - Rida
15 Jul 06
10:53 am
Does anyone who has taken this test a number of times remeber any of the questions on the test? Maybe we can help out each other being that the same questions seem to come up on the test.
I remember one it was the first question on the last 2 exams it was about starting a business overseas. What was the first thing to consider? the choices were like how much it would cost, location, if any problems would come up after costruction.. Then there was another one about voting. Who tends to vote more…men or women, older people, or younger people, or African americans. Those are 2 questions that seemed to stump me among others…any input?
16 Jul 06
10:36 pm
Rida, you wrote:
Currently, there are two types of licenses that one can
apply for and teach. I cannot remember the name of the first one, but you can get a valid teaching license if you are more than half way through your education course work. The license is good for one year, but after the one year limit it expires. So, if you don’t pass your
exams in that one year time - then you lose your job and the certification is revoked/expried for improper certification.
This is in NY State? I thought you had to have all tests passed first? Do you have any information on this?
Thanks for all the help. I hope when I take the test this weekend I will finally pass.
17 Jul 06
7:48 am
Jenn in regards to your certification questions the certification requirements have changed. I recieved my license in 1998 it was called a provisional license and it was good for 5 years. Within those 5 years you had to take the cst nad get your masters degree in order to get your permenant license. Now the requirements have changed and you not only have to pass the LASTand ATSW you have to also pass the CST in order to get your inital license that;s what they call it now. See my problem is not getting my license its keeping it. After your 5 years of probation is up on your provisional license you have 2 years of extension and must pass the CST in order for your license to expire. I am obviuosly having a hard time taking this test. I waited too long to take it. I was home on child care leave for 3 years and should have taken these exams then but I didn’t, so I have this test comimg up on the 22 and aug 26 is another one and them I loose my license and will have to re apply for it again under the new requirements which I would have to first pass the CST in order to get my license again anywaay. So did I confuse you enough? Good luck on Saturday
17 Jul 06
7:49 am
Some of my spelling is terrible
28 Jul 06
7:02 pm
I have a question. I plan on taking the CST social studies in late september. Let’s say I pass (although I’m hearing a lot of stories of how hard it is). How long is the my passing score good for? I don’t plan on getting certified anytime soon (maybe in 3 years as I move through grad school slowly). I don’t want to have to re-take the test. I figured I would try to get it out of the way early and was hoping that once you pass it, it is good for life. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.
31 Jul 06
10:38 am
It was discovered that the California CST test is STRIKINGLY similar to the NYSTCE Social Studies test. Study and find the answers to this exam. See if this may help. Here is the link
http://www.cset.nesinc.com/PDFs/CS_114items.pdf
05 Aug 06
5:16 pm
Thanks for the info. Too bad our test could not be like California:
Retaking the CSET
If you do not pass one or more subtests, you may register for and retake the subtests that you have not passed. There is no limit to the number of times you may take any subtest that you have not passed. Each time you retake one or more subtests, however, you must complete the registration process again.
This would have been great! I really don’t think I passed this time either. I did not do well on the essay. I already registered for the next test.
05 Aug 06
11:23 pm
So let me get this straight. I can register for the exact same test that I have not passed in the past (Same essay question and all)?? You kind of lost me with the subtests talk. Thanks for your help.
Take care
Delmar Borba
08 Aug 06
5:43 pm
That was for California. In NY you have to take the test over and over until you pass all parts at the same time. In California, it says that you only have to retake the section that you failed. You CANNOT take the same test you have already taken. Does this help?
22 Aug 06
5:43 am
rob, that cset that you found…the essay was the same as the test I just took on july 22. I did not pass that one either, Im going on for round 6 again this saturday
22 Aug 06
7:49 pm
Join the club. That essay killed my chance of passing. It figures that the only thing I did not look over was the essay. I was kicking myself after I saw that example essay posted. I am going to take the Molloy prep course. Maybe it will help. Anyone taken it?
22 Aug 06
10:46 pm
Jenn, what is the Molloy prep course?? Could you please provide information on where it is offered, when it is offered etc?? Thanks!!
24 Aug 06
9:52 pm
Geoff,
Molloy College offers a prep course for the CST. It is only once a week at night for about 6 weeks or so and costs 195.00 I think. They have it for different subjects. I don’t know how helpful it is, but maybe its worth a try.
25 Aug 06
2:32 pm
I took the Molloy class and it did NOT help.
I am taking the test again…
25 Aug 06
8:34 pm
What did they go over?
25 Aug 06
8:46 pm
good luck to all who are taking the test again tommorow…try to remember what’s on it because it always comes up again…that cset website was great…half of the material was on the test that I just took…this is my 6th time taking it…. its embarassing!!! what’s good about it is it has the answers to the questions in the test prep…knowing the answers to the ones you got wrong is key so if you see the same questions you will now know which answer is correct…it helped me…thanks rob for the site….once again GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!
26 Aug 06
9:21 am
I’m not sure if it’s the same professor, but the one I took last December was not helpful at all. The first day he gave out a lot of material, none that were too helpful. Most of them were copies of old regents exams, both global and American. Throughout the course the instructor kept saying things like “well, I never took the test so who knows?” The course might of changed and I forgot the name of the instructor. Do you know who is teaching the next one?
26 Aug 06
9:26 am
CST Family,
Just about to write the test for my second time. Have any of you tried the SPARK CHARTS on http://www.sparknotes.com? They have been really helpful for my studying and seem to cover all the bases with respect to the history, economic and US goevernment areas. They cost $6 each but they are def worth it. Wish me luck…
PS - Does anyone know if you get a refund for the Sept. 30th exam if you pass the one today? Holla.
02 Sep 06
10:00 am
Ths exam is killing Me…I took it 4 times already and lost a position for the upcoming year due to the test results…I plan on taking it in Sept…If there is anyway website that will help not only with the content but also with the structure of the exam will be great…Thanks for the help…if i get a hold of anything i’ll posted the info…
07 Sep 06
9:17 am
I have taken the exam for about 5 times and have been close to pass it each time. I have been studying the parts i do not know well like economics, civics and the social studies skills part. Does anyone have any websites for the social studies skills part of the exam. I have been using many of the site you all have suggested for the other two but cannot seem to find any for the skills part. I am taking the exam hopefully for the last time on the 30th of this month, 8 1/2 months preg.
25 Sep 06
4:19 pm
just got a lovely 201 on my first attempt from august. How do they score this thing. I got above a 220 on all parts except two (including written response on african colonialism). How depressing, now I have to write it again.
27 Sep 06
5:52 pm
I am retaking the CST for the fourth time this Sat, te 30th. Just like the others I hope this will be my last. The only thing I can share is that my score increased by 19 points. I just got 201 this last time. I’ve just been concentrating on US History, and Civics, since I noticed alot of questions came from there. The essay is up for grabs. So, to all those who are re-taking the exam this weekend..God bless U!
Let’s pray that this will be our last time.
28 Sep 06
12:37 pm
Hey everyone,
I just found out that i passed the august cst on my first attempt, scoring perfect on the social studies skills and costructed response. For the constructed response i got two passages frrelating to african nationalist movements, from 1959 and 1960. I had expected something on US history, so it was a bit of a surprise. What i did was relate african nationalist movements to the cold war. I said that while the US and Soviets were going at it, african nationalists thought that they could go ahead with their movements because the superpowers were too busy to notice. What they failed to realize is that the cold war created a duality where either side saw the loss of a country as a win for the other side. So even though a newly independant country proclaimed its neutrality, the US would think that because it didn’t oenly side with them, it must be in line with the commies, and vice versa.
I think the key strategy for the essay part of the cst is to relate things to the bigger picture. I had absolutely no idea who the two people quoted were, but based on the passages I was able to figure out what they were talking about and relate it to the bigger, historically relevant picture.
I guess my tip would be to not dwell on the actual quotes or the people saying them…just use them as a springboard to start rambling about what was going on in the world (or US if it’s an american topic) at the time.
Good luck to those taking it this saturday.
28 Sep 06
1:34 pm
Good luck to everyone on Saturday! And thanks everyone for continuing to share your hints and tips. Know that there are 100’s of people you guys are helping who come here and read this page without commenting.
28 Sep 06
2:44 pm
I wrote the test in August and am very happy to say that I passed on my first try!! One thing that really helped me was buying the book “Don’t know much about history” by Kennith C. Davis on CD. So everytime I went to D’Youville (2 hr drive for me), I would pop it in and listen to it on the way there and on the way back home from school. By the time I wrote the test in August I had much of the content memorized. I scored a lovely 280 on American history, comming from someone who never took a single history course ever!! Look into it. I bought it at Boarders in NY right by the Walden Galleria for $15.
Good luck to all of those who write on saturday.
28 Sep 06
2:46 pm
One more thing….
Those sparknotes that Geoff was talking about in his previous posting are great!! For those of you who are having troubles with the economics portion, they really give you a great overview of the key concepts and rules.
28 Sep 06
11:26 pm
does anyone know how many times you are aloud to take this test before they tell you you’re done??
i’ve taken it 7 times already and have gotten the same grade all 7 times - 190- i missing something can’t figure it out
10 Oct 06
11:47 am
Where exactly is Boarders book store?
25 Oct 06
9:07 pm
I saw my name and company XAMonline mentioned by one customer and feel that I needed to reply. For over ten years I have tried to make quality study guides with money out of my own pocket. Starting in 2007 my study guides will be perfectly aligned to state standards. That means I can show you exactly what you need to study be that NY or California or any other state. The guides are all different! What an accomplishment! What is better than a website is a personal discussion too! That should be refreshing. What about sample questions - try hundreds - oh yes with full rationale too. Construct essays are a bit harder. We made a stab at that but after reading Praxis.org construct essay books I like their intent. Unfortunately they do not go far enough in giving enough examples. Still, that leaves room for my next revision to focus on essays. Know that I read these posts and feel your pain. I am on it for you. I hope you call me at 800 301 4647 which is in Boston. I hope you find my books in retail bookstores like Barnes and Noble on 12th street NYC or Barkleys in Brooklyn or many state college bookstores. Sorry I didn’t put enough effort into my website but I did put 89,000 dollars of my own money into being the absolute best study guide for 2007. I would appreciate any continued good word of mouth because I don’t spend money on Google either. It is teacher candidates like you that bring my best efforts to everyone. Again it costs me TONS to make these quality guides with absolutely NO FLUFF. This is a MAJOR MAJOR accomplishment.
02 Nov 06
10:59 am
“Borders” is the name of the bookstore. Various locations all over…check their website.
03 Nov 06
10:27 pm
Hi,
this site is great. Any ideas for the constructive written essay. I seem to be having difficulty on that section.
thanks,
06 Nov 06
10:05 pm
Has anyone taken the prep course offered at seneca college? What all do they reveiw? is it content review or will with give you example exam questions?
09 Nov 06
9:00 am
The upcoming course at Seneca for D’youville students will cover content and involve questions that are likely similar to the CST due to the fact the course will require reading from Barron’s US History and Government Powerpack (ISBN 0764174975). Actual CST questions aren’t released as we all know.
09 Nov 06
10:12 am
I passed this thing on the second time around. THANK GOD! I really didn’t study for the first time around and barely failed. Then I watched the 30 min. videos that are mentioned on this site, got through about half of them and upgraded my U.S history mark from a 140 to a 273. I’m sure that I am like most of us Canadians, strong in the Geo, Eco, Soc Skills etc. But since the us history is so heavily weighted we all fail. Don’t worry about the courses and just focus on major U.S events from the beginning and you’ll pass. That’s my advise.
10 Nov 06
9:15 am
Hi Mark, I just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS and that I am very happy that the website I provided on the website were helpful to you (that was why I put them there) there pretty good and they are free. I want to help others get through this test. In addition I just like the website its a shame more people don’t know about it. This website is an excellent tool too all available online. I wish you the best in your teaching career and again CONGRATS. - Rida
P.S. anyone else who may be interested the link for the free video clips is here: http://www.learner.org/biographyofamerica/prog05/index.html#
10 Nov 06
5:02 pm
Hi,
I too am struggling to pass the CST. Does anyone know where I can purchase the CST Social Studies prep books. I’ve seen them for the Multi-Subject, LAST, ATSW, but not for the CST Social Studies. Where can I get this????
Thanks for the help.
10 Nov 06
5:14 pm
Hi Julie,
The CST prep books are not good at all. Read through the comments here — the CST is all over the place topic wise which makes it hard to tailor a study guide to match the test content. This page and the comments on it are best resource for preparing for the test.
Good Luck!
17 Nov 06
11:15 am
Has anyone ever bought a book to study for the CST? I was considering it, but am reluctant because I am not sure if it will “really help”. Please let me know if anyone has any ideas.
17 Nov 06
12:59 pm
Studied solely from a CST prep book and failed. The books are just an amalgamation of random mc questions. From my recolection…none of them were on the 2 tests I wrote. Therefore, unless that aids you somehow, the books are useless in my opinion. The key is studying American / World History, and that can be done from many other great resources. Again, those videos posted on this site are amazing. Used them solely for my second try and nearly aced the U.S. history portion of the test which helped me pass even though I did a poor job on the essay
20 Nov 06
3:14 pm
Hi all!!
I just wanted to say that I took this test last year and passed in my first try - being from Denmark, and all, I now consider it a huge succes - also with help from this site, which to me is the only place where you can get useful information.
Right now I’m tutoring other adults in this test and I’m just so frustrated with the low level of “official” information. It seems to me that most people are having difficulties with the essay, and that makes a lot of sense since nobody knows what is expected from them. Is it really that hard to give out the info on what the standards for a history essay is?
Anyway - Thanks for the site. It’s the best!
23 Nov 06
2:25 pm
thanks everyone. I’m taking the LAST and the Social Studies content on December 9. Poor planning….need passing grades to get in to Empire State COllege MAT program (transitional certification)
Thanks for all the great tips. I thought I knew plenty till I got on “historyteacher” this morning and discovered all that I had forgotten.
Figure I’m safe from Japan and CHina? Assuming they don’t repeat, right?
Please tell me it is not the history majors taking 4 and 5 times to pass?
That was all those who had never taken history classes before, right?
thanks, Jocelyn
10 Dec 06
10:34 am
I just took the CST yesterday (December 9, 2006). I found the multiple choice questions to be impossible. It really upsets me because I thought I was going to be able to do so much better. When I took practice exams online, I got 95% of the questions correct. But…the questions on the test are structured completely different! And, they don’t ask you about general themes…they ask you about obscure ones! Also, the Geography and Economics at the beginning of the exam really threw me for a loop. The rest of the questions were not so easy, either. The only positive aspect of the exam was the essay; it was on the removal of the Cherokee Indians, a topic I happened to actually know about. When I left the test all I was thinking was: There goes 88 dollars!
10 Dec 06
7:29 pm
I also took the test yesterday and found that the questions weren’t that bad. I had taken it before, but was this your 1st time Jessica? The first time i took it I was in shock. I thought I had signed up for the wrong test, but yesterday I knew going in what to expect. I hate ECON! Those damn questions!!!! The essay was really easy. I do have to say, those videos (the link in the middle of this page) are awesome! I watched almost all of them and damn did they help! I guess now I will just have to wait and see on Jan. 16th.
10 Dec 06
10:47 pm
Lulu…
It was my first time taking the test and I thought the exact same thing! I wanted to take the test and throw it out the window! Hopefully, you passed this time and if I did not, I can take it again.
P.S.-Thanks for the video tip!
11 Dec 06
3:48 pm
Wow, I took the CST for Social Studies on Sat Dec. 9th for the fourth time. Many of the questions are repeated, but who knows if I have gotten them right each time. This time I’m sure I passed the essay. It was one of my lowest scores each time besides economics and geography. Anyway, I really hope this is the one for me because I’m going broke and really need to work soon.Oh and I do have a degree in history….I don’t think thats the answer. In my opinion just keep reading as much as you can on U.S and global history. I will say each time my score has gone up and the last test I came very close to passing, so I know I’m close.
12 Dec 06
3:57 pm
Well, I took the test Sat dec 10, and yes, the econ was just a touch challenging, to say the least. Guess we’ll all have to wait and see. Post your good/bad news here….and lets all keep out fingers crossed meanwhile!
13 Dec 06
6:23 pm
I also took the test on Sat. I followed every instruction I read on this site. There were so many repeated questions, that I started getting sick of seeing them. The geography had me in a tizzy for a minute, but I felt confident throughout. With this exam you can never be sure, so I just keep my hopes up.
After taking this exam 4 times, I’m just praying for a Pass! Keep hope alive.
16 Jan 07
5:37 pm
I am Passed!!!!! After going back to university in the spring and taking the following courses I finally passed: 1-American Slavery 2-U.S. History 3-U.S.-CAN relations.
I want to thank everyone on this site for all the helpful tips and sites. All I can say is keep at it, and take advantage of an American History survey course if you can. I am only half way through this course and managed to pass with a 261.
Cheers
Theresa
17 Jan 07
1:04 pm
I passed! By the way, what is the highest score you can get, anyway? I know, a few weeks ago I was happy w/ the thought of passing!
The two main sites I used were regentsprep.org/com whatever (CIty of Oswego teachers put together outlines) and historyteacher.whatever.
By the way, my daughter is in 6th grade (NY)and her social studies book was good also.
Congratulations to everyone.
17 Jan 07
2:35 pm
I think the highest score you can get is 300
Theresa
17 Jan 07
2:37 pm
I think the highest score you can get is 300..Congats Jocelyn..it feels great doesn’t it?
Cheers!!!
Theresa
17 Jan 07
9:57 pm
Hey, I got a 300 on the Dec 9th test essay. That was a big accomplishment. I still failed with a 211. I really hate this test and wish it would just go away. Anyway, I already signed up for Feb 24th …I think that will be the one for me. If anyone has any helpful multiple choice practice questions for me that would be great!!! Congrats to all who have succeeded this round..I’ll be there soon!!!Bravo to you all it’s a major accomplishment………..
18 Jan 07
9:59 am
Also, need some economic review!!!!
18 Jan 07
7:58 pm
Has anybody heard of this book CliffsTestPrep Praxis II: Social Studies Content Knowledge Test or used it?
or Morrison Media LLC
“NYSTCE Secrets E-book for Social Studies Content Specialty Test” which is sold over the internet?
Let me know what you think of these books.
26 Jan 07
9:52 am
Try “Barron’s US History and Government Powerpack” (ISBN 0764174975). Nothing can replace true coursework in US History and Government but this is a pretty comprehensive resource with US History and Government questions and explanations.
29 Jan 07
1:49 pm
Just wanted to inform everyone that there is a new (Niagra) University opening in Toronto for Canadian students. Those students who attend this school for teachers college do not have to write the New York State Exams. THIS IS BULLSHIT!
06 Feb 07
10:41 am
Okay, so I found this blog site through Google after looking for some information on test prep for the CST in Social Studies. I have to say, being a man of faith, that God really lead me here to read the responses, the ups and downs, and the invaluable sites that many of you left. It appears that many of you have gone through the rigorous journey of passing this exam.
I’m actually coming back into teaching. I live in NY and I took this exam twice - once in 98 and again in 99 - and haven’t passed yet. The first time I took it I got a 216, the second a 219. Most of what many of you are saying is on the test was on the test when I took it two times before.
I plan to take the test in April which gives me plenty of time to really study. I don’t want to cram (because I could’ve easily taken it in about 3 weeks), but I want to take the time and really get this stuff into my system again.
I’ll be checking back on this site frequently for help, thoughts, and comments. I’ll post some as well.
07 Feb 07
6:48 pm
I passed the December 9th exam! It was the greatest feeling ever…I hope everyone does well on the exam coming up on Feb 24…Make sure to study plenty of NYS History and work on your Geography and Economics skills, because there is plenty of that on there!
The Essay for the Dec 9th was about the Cherokee Indian Removal so I’d probably rule out U.S. History for the essay for the Feb 24 exam.
11 Feb 07
4:35 pm
I’m re-taking the testt in Feb. I am getting nervous for the essay, because I know that the last 2x time I have taken it they have been on U.S. History. What are some world topics that people have seen that you believe won’t be on there? I am trying to prepare for a wammy!
Also, does anyone have any good economic review tips?
14 Feb 07
12:29 pm
I took the CST without studying on december 9th and got a 200 or 210 don’t remember but that question on the Indians and President jackson was really hard. i’m taking the test on feb 24th and have been studying with every free minute I have. Hopefully I will pass this time and thank you all for the advice and tips that everyone has posted on this site it is extremely helpful.and i have been using barron’s book for the Last and ats w and it has section on science, math, english, and history. each gives you a really good breakdown on all history areas so that maybe a good book to get
14 Feb 07
12:29 pm
I took the CST without studying on december 9th and got a 200 or 210 don’t remember but that question on the Indians and President jackson was really hard. i’m taking the test on feb 24th and have been studying with every free minute I have. Hopefully I will pass this time and thank you all for the advice and tips that everyone has posted on this site it is extremely helpful.and i have been using barron’s book for the Last and ats w and it has section on science, math, english, and history. each gives you a really good breakdown on all history areas so that maybe a good book to get
22 Feb 07
11:53 pm
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26 Feb 07
4:42 pm
I am so glad I found this website. Thank you all for your tips and input. I will be taking the dreaded exam for the first time in April. Based on what I’ve read, I think that a good way to study is to get textbooks for each topic: History, Geography etc.. and just go through them. I guess there is no easy or quick way to get all the info you’ll need to pass. Also, what about going through the test objectives (in the prep guide).. that would likely be a good outline of what to know.. It really is unfair, as we social studies people have to know soooo much! I’m wishing the best of luck and praying for all of us!
15 May 07
7:55 am
I took the exam in April for the first time and I’m very happy to report that I passed. I’m a Canadian and I took Canadian history in university almost ten years ago so I was nervous about the content on this exam. Well, let me share how I passed and hopefully this method will help someone. I had an entire week off before the exam and I studied for about 40 hours or more. I read an entire 800 page U.S. history textbook. I went through the objectives in the study/prep guide that they provide online and used Wikipedia (a friend did this too and passed) to further gain the specific knowledge in those areas. I prayed and thought positive. Good luck to you all!
18 May 07
3:29 pm
I took the test 3 times and failed.
There are no specific study guides.
Someone should make one. I know I would
buy it.
The essay Q. always throws my score off
One was about the Jackson’s Indian removal act in O.K.
Trail of Tears.
the next was about Rockerfeller and NY during that era
The last was China and Japan
Least to say my score got worse and worse.
Remember H.S. when you could ramble on and get a good grade
Well, I’m going to try 1 more time.
Wish me Luck
22 May 07
7:10 am
Hi everyone , I am back STill Can’t pass that test!!!! Every time I take it I seem to do well in one part and terrible in another part. I take it again and the area I did well in I do even worse and vice versa. It’s so unfair. If we do not pass a certian part, that’s the part we should have to take again, not the whole test. i really think this test is designed for people to fail. Anyway I did do research at at CSET website. It’s the cst test for California. If you look over it and have taken this test as many times as I have, you will see EXACT questions that are on the NY cst test. It’s the same test! Well Im taking it again in July It will be my last,,,,after that I am done Good luck everyone
22 May 07
10:06 am
hi everyone I am a repeat failure of this cst test. Its so not fair. What I seem to get stumted on are the charts. The essays are just trying to see if you could paraphrase the passages to let them understand that you know how to interpret the information. There really is no rhyme or reason to this exam. The lasttest I took I scored high on history and low in economics and the test before I scored the opposite. its unfair that we have to take the whole test over again if we only fail 1 or 2 parts. They should cahnge that rule. Oh, and the CSET which is the california cst has very similar questions on it that the ny cst has . Im taking it again in July.
22 May 07
10:08 am
why is that posted twice!!??
24 May 07
9:49 am
I have heard that “Barron’s US History and Government Powerpack” (ISBN 0764174975) was helpful in preparation. Nothing can replace true coursework in US History and Government but this is a pretty comprehensive resource with questions and explanations.
09 Jun 07
6:55 pm
HI Everyone,
I just got back from the exam.
Everything I studied like WWI WWII
the Enlighenmnet Era, Indian removal act
China, Japan
Immigration laws was Not on the test
but I have great HOPE
The test was so much easier than the last
three I took. The essay was the Monroe Doctrine
I’m pretty sure I passed. I heard some talk that
a lot of people were failing the exam (record #’s)
so I bet they made it easier to pass.
If you can reason well, you can figure out the majoruty of the Q’s
I can honestly say that there was just no way to prepare for this test. Every time the test is vastly different but again the Q’s were much easier to understand this time.
I hope you all did well. It’s a tough subject area.
Let me know if you took the test and agree with what I’m saying.
Jessica
11 Jun 07
2:01 pm
Hi all, I came across this website recently and am sad that I hadn’t read the blogs sooner. I’ve taken the CST six times. I have no idea why it is so difficult for me. I just took one on June 9th. Because of this site, I downloaded the California test. This is the first time that I felt a little confident after leaving the test. I think it was because the Cali. test had question some of the same questions. Another important thing that I did was take the Global and American history textbooks and read the objectives and main ideas of each chapter, then I compared them to the subareas from the NYS prep guide. Having taken and failed the test several times, probably prepared me more than anything. Practice is supposed to make perfect, I just hope this was the last time. The test is definitely designed to take money from people who really want to keep a career.
11 Jun 07
6:36 pm
i just took the exam June 9th. It was my 7th time. The last two times i failed by eight points. Hopefully i passed. Easy question was on Jose ingenieros and teddy roosevelt(impearialism vs. antiimperialism)
09 Jul 07
6:52 pm
Hi everyone, I just got my results of the June 9th test and failed again. I have taken the test three times. I am so frustrated. I have read all of the comments on this site and they have made me feel better. I am not alone. I am going to use alot of the suggestions posted. Hopefully I will be successful July 21. Good luck to all.
10 Jul 07
8:58 pm
I too just got my results for the june test and failed again. My scores just keep fluctuating its just luck one time I’ll get 218 the next 187 then back to 212, I’m the same person taking this test so I dont know how this is happening, it’s so frustrating. Good luck
10 Jul 07
9:26 pm
I was so sure I passed (CST Social Studies 005)
I failed AGAIN.
There is just no way to pass it.
Everyone should protest to get a curve of 10 pts
No matter how much I study or don’t study I just miss
the passing score
Is it a Conspiracy? I would feel a lot better if it were.
It’s the only test that more people fail then pass.
What is going on??????
11 Jul 07
12:15 am
keep taking the test is my best advice
after taking the test about 13 times i finally passed with a 223 - i’m not really sure how i did it
the first 11 times i got the same grade 198 - then i got a 208 and last time 223. I read the don’t know much about history book over and over and got a 208 then didn’t study much for the last one and got a better grade. honestly i don’t feel like i know any more or less information than i did the first time i took it. BUt keep going i know how much it sucks believe me i wasted 3 yrs trying to pass it
good luck to everyone
11 Jul 07
1:07 am
Let’s be honest here, the CST is very unfair. Most of the topics that the test wants you to know you do not study in college. I haven’t taken a econ or geography class in at least 2 years. The test is so broad that it is unfair to ask most of the questions that the test asks.
I have failed it twice..If I don’t pass it on the 21st I am pretty much screwed out of going to grad school in the fall. I thought I passed it but I only got a 202 on it. I did great on 2 subareas but horrible on econ, geo, and gov. I also bombed the essay which does not make any sense because I thought I nailed it.
I bought a book by Sharon Wynne and I am getting sent here asap, I hope it works..because i have tried everything.
15 Jul 07
4:19 pm
Hey J Im right up there with you this is like my 13th time taking this exam. I pretty much can tell you the questions by now… It is the law of average eventually we all have to pass. It is a big scam this whole exam .. i have been teaching 10 years ( not all of the years as a SS teacher) and I can tell you that none of these exams can measure how good of a teacher you are. I know I am a good teacher, so for all of you who think that you are not because of these tests designed simlply to make you fail so they can make money…. dont worry. Eventually we will all pass. Good luck on saturday
16 Jul 07
12:25 am
i know the feeling i took that test so many times i could tell you the questions too
i have to say that i did study and took a review class at molloy college but it is all a scam - i got lucky and passed that is the way i see it
good luck if u are taking the test again
the best is that i signed up for saturdays test thinking it would be a good idea if i didn’t pass so that i wouldn’t have to pay more money to take it and now that i passed i can’t get my money back - not for nothing i gave them enough of my money
20 Jul 07
5:26 pm
Good Luck to everyone tomorrow. This test is brutal. It would be nice to pass. I’d like to work in the fall.
21 Jul 07
8:16 pm
I hope everyone had a good test day today. While I am not a social studies person (Music) I was on my 3rd try today. Does anyone know how much the essay counts for? I read a blurb one one site that said that you had to get a certain score on the essay or your other work didn’t even matter. I couldn’t find this anywhere else, so I was not sure what to make of it.
This is my last shot. I have conditional initial certification and if I didn’t pass this time, my 3rd year at my job is down the drain.
How do you guys pass the MONTH it takes to get the results?
22 Jul 07
9:14 am
I took the SS CST for the 3rd time as well and I have to say it didn’t seem as bad this time–I would love to know how everyone else feels. I was done in under 2 hours where normally I use all 4. Not sure if that;s a good or bad thing but it’s over for now and I’m going to enjoy the time I have.
To answer your question above, you need to get a passing score on all parts of the test in order to pass the entire test. In SS, the passing score is a 220 (not sure if it is the same for all). So I would need to get at least a 220 on all sections of the test, including the written, to pass.
Good luck everyone!!!
22 Jul 07
2:58 pm
I took the SS CST for the 3rd time in February and I passed it with a 237. I received a perfect score on the essay, which was a comparison based on the Civil War. I passed 3 out of the 5 parts and with the perfect score on the essay, I passed. I see a lot of folks haven’t passed yet. I studied for about 3 weeks before I took the test. I took a class this summer and once I send in my grade, I should be receiving my state certification within a matter of weeks - just in time for school.
22 Jul 07
5:05 pm
So I took the CST SS for the 3rd time and I feel like I did a lot better. I think I messed up economics but the rest of the sections seemed to be pretty easy. There were a lot of old questions that were on it which made me pretty happy. However, I thought I did well on the essay but I think I messed it up again. If I interpreted the quotes in the first part is that entirely wrong? I basically said feminism vs. antifeminism (women need love and need to be the wife and care for the children to be happy)I talked about some historical context but I wanted to show that the National Organization of Women was totally different to the antifeminist lady. So did I screw up if I didn’t focus on the historical context as much? ANY THOUGHTS?
I swear if I fail it again I’m going to flip. I thought I did well but now I’m talking myself out of it….
22 Jul 07
9:38 pm
Just a piece of advice, I have written it a couple of times now and have notice that the test is like 75% the same, just some questions are worded differently. When I come out I jot down about 50 topics and then research them. There are about 30 questions that I get every single time and I think if I failed this time I should pass next time because I pretty well have 60 of the questions written down at home now.
Hopefully I won’t have to study again. I hate waiting to find out if I passed or not. I just register anyway just to be safe and review just to be safe.
I hope everyone did well.
23 Jul 07
10:16 am
Hi, just wrote the CST on Saturday. As a future history teacher I was really thrown off by all of the economics questions, and world history. Can someone tell me why I have to know or care for that matter what the difference between a command and pure market economy is? This exam is designed for students to fail. I can’t imagine anyone knowing some of the questions I just read. Ken Jennings????? maybe!
It was brought to my attention that a girl in another room stood up and publicly shredded this exam, and that her father who is a lawyer would be fighting this? She wanted people to contact her if they were against the CST (social studies) and sign a petition, I ve already sent my email!
her email is : s.spence@hotmail.com
23 Jul 07
10:19 am
My next question is, where are you people working that you got hired without a valid certification? I live on LI and it seems like no district will even talk to you until everything is in order.
23 Jul 07
11:10 am
I am certified in Florida and NY has reciprocity with them. i have a 2 year window to get full certification, and I thought it would be easy so I didn’t take it last year. I am obviously regretting that.
23 Jul 07
6:11 pm
I would never take that chance. I know people who lost their job after a year because they couldn’t pass it. It’s a shame. You should only have to retake the subareas that you fail. At least you know what to concentrate on.
24 Jul 07
4:34 am
hey everyone-
it took me a while to pass the damn test also, but finally i just passed it. it is the hardest test all of the CST without a doubt. i studied for about 3-4 hours a day for about 4 weeks using a new book that I found online. the book is called XAM Social Studies 005. I got it online at http://www.xamonline.com. You can also get them via barnes and nobles and amazon.com. The book is about $70 bucks but takes each subarea and talks about them in depth as to what each subarea and each category under it means. I didnt think it was going to be helpful, but as I got going, i found it to be great. Especially for the ECON section. The test questions in the back are duplicated, and they are not written like the ones on the real test, but they did help a little bit as more of a section review than anything else. I read each chapter throughly and then would re-read them if I didnt feel comfortable enough at the end of the section. When it came time for the test, I felt prepared, especially knowing that they repeat questions….keep our eyes out for them! Hope this helps for everyone who is still in the process of taking it. Good luck!
24 Jul 07
12:01 pm
As far as the book you have mentioned, it is a pretty good book but it has a lot of errors in it (I believe someone mentioned this already.). Not only are there grammatical errors, many of the answers to the practice test are incorrect in fact, the answer key says one thing and the explanation contradicts it. I wrote an e-mail to the company and still have not gotten a response. I won’t know if the info in the book really helped until I get my grade back in 4-6 weeks but for anyone who is buying it; be aware of the inconsistencies.
24 Jul 07
1:48 pm
Hello to everyone.
This message is for Amy.
Geography is my teachable and I have no History, Civics or Economic background. I have been hired by 2 School Boards and can’t start working until I pass this test that I have written several times. I was hoping if it was possible for you to post those questions and topics that you have been recording or possibly emailing them if I post my email address.
Thank you and everyone else that has posted their opinions and info about the test.
Good luck everyone.
24 Jul 07
4:45 pm
Yes that is true about the errors. I to found some in the readings and in the questions. Overall though, I found the book to be very helpful. It disects every subarea and bullet as to what you should know from each of those areas. I passed the test this last time with an 11 point increase, so i was pumped.
As for the questions that I have seen repeated, I haven’t recored them from the test. I remember the “gist” to some of them and possibly my answer, but that would only be a guess.
Good luck!
25 Jul 07
9:17 pm
I just took the CST for the first time on July 21. I want to say THANK YOU to the creator of this board- I totally relied the advice given- books, websites, and mostly “study your brains out”- which I did. I thankfully had a lot of time to dedicate to studying and after a month or more of cramming- I think I may have done ok? Trying not to jinx myself as well.
The essay was on the historical context of the women’s rights and feminist movement and the contradiction between post WWII’s push back to the home and the simultaneous fight for equality.
There was a lot of Econ- which I felt prepared for only because I spent a lot of time googling “economics quizzes” and taking them online. Even little silly short ones helped me remember key points i.e. command v. market systems, what the CPI indicates, etc.
I also spent a lot of time on wikipedia. It was great for train of thought, since all the entries are connected. Really helped with world history- just type in “Chinese History” or “European history” for a great overview. Then click links to different wars, people, places, etc… to learn more. Same with Econ.
Otherwise, “Don’t know much about History” and the free online movies mentioned above were very helpful.
Good luck to all on passing!
26 Jul 07
5:17 pm
The test is really unfair. I have been teaching Global Studies for 5 years now and some of the questions on the CST aren’t even near the standards we have to teach our own students. I failed the test 2 times and passes the third. I used this website for both us and global. Its a great site, especially if you like powerpoints!http://www.historyteacher.net
27 Jul 07
4:59 pm
Took it on the 21st as well. Was my first time and was totally not what i expected. If I failed, at least i know what to expect next time. When do we get the results? The site has the new schedule up and does not list the report dates for this last test.
28 Jul 07
4:01 pm
Hi everyone,
I have read through the comments and am even more nervous now. I will be taking the test for the first time in august…any suggestions???
28 Jul 07
5:11 pm
Holly,
I just wrote the test for the first time a couple of weeks ago, and it was definitely not what I expected. The questions were long, tiresome and it was actually mentally exhausting to write. You will see for yourself once you write it. My best advice is to take an hour or so and scan these peoples replies and take a little from each one. Rida provides a thorough list of topics to look through and others have left links to websites that are really helpful. I myself bought the book American History for Dummies, as well as Sharron Wynne’s XAM social studies study guide. I also love the site http://www.historyteacher.net, the powerpoints are outstanding. Just make sure you study American history first and foremost, then focus on economics and world geography/history. Also, some of the MC questions are apparently re-appearing on tests, so if you know someone who has written it a (few) times, make sure you try and find out some of those questions.
Does anyone has a list of re-occuring questions that they would share?
30 Jul 07
6:36 pm
Hi Ryan,
Thanks for getting back to me! I am in the process of getting the book, Don’t Know Much About History. A lot of people seemed to like the book for studying. Do you know if the questions from the quizzes on http://www.historyteacher.net are similar to questions that will be asked on the test? Thanks for all your help so far!
30 Jul 07
10:31 pm
Those quizzes on historyteacher.net are a pretty good review. The actual CST test questions are kind of like the LAST, where some questions are short, one sentence in length and ask for something specific, and then there is the long paragraph style questions you have to re-read two or three times to even understand what they are looking for.
E.g. I can remember several short type questions from the CST: Hope someone can top this list or add to it??
1. what example best describes ethnocentrism? gives list
2. what country is most identified as being supranationalist
3. what is the most likely way for rain to become acidic?
4. also a question on John Mazzinni? whoever he is
5. question on scarcity
6. law of diminishing returns
7. command vs pure market economies
8. question about how New York was formed ie. by glaciers, erosion/wind, volcanoes, etc.
8. question on tectonic plates
9. the biggest factor in population settlement in South America, choices were climate, topography, water, or natural resources
10. some question about serfs in medieval times?
11. map of world, know the two bodies of water on the top of Africa, when looking at map (red sea)?
12. what is consumer price index? what does it measure?
thats about all i can remember…lol so theres about 10%
The longer paragraph questions are too long to remember, but they are really annoying..
Hope this helps ya…
Hope someone else can remember more and add to my list?
20 Aug 07
6:28 am
Good luck today, everyone. I have nothing to do today but sit around and worry.
20 Aug 07
4:43 pm
So I failed again…I thought I passed it and I am about to give up. So I think Ryan had the best idea and we should all share the questions that we can remember. I’ll think of some more later because I am seriously considering quitting.
20 Aug 07
4:52 pm
I failed again as well, 3rd time in fact. I bought the book this time & studied my butt off; I really don’t know what else to do. My license expires on 8/31/08. I can’t even remember any of the questions. I guess I can wait to see my official stores to see what areas I screwed up in.
Any other ideas would be greatly appreciated.
20 Aug 07
5:01 pm
Well……I slowly checked my “NYSTCE” email and saw the dreaded DID NOT PASS…with a solid score of 200, I earn the right to write again, and in Buffalo to boot! Hoooray!!!!!!
My favourite part was getting over 220 in almost all subject areas and then seeing my outstanding 140 on the essay…I am really happy…
So any ideas folks?
also you can see your test breakdown by logging into NYSTCE site…click obtain test results
20 Aug 07
5:54 pm
I failed with a 209 out of 220. And the good thing is (sarcasm) I have to take the exam THIS Saturday and emergency register only if my principal is okay with it. I’m part of Teach for America which is why I need to pass this exam BEFORE I even teach.
22 Aug 07
2:50 pm
So I got my breakdown today; scored about 220 in all areas except economics, geography and the essay–in fact scored a 140 like Ryan did. Coincidence?? What love to know what others received in the essay I felt was essay for once.
Ordered some books and spark charts people recommended from this site and registered for the 12/9 test. I’m so sick of this.
FYI: Maybe this will make some people feel better; I called Queens college because they offer a few CST prep course, no SS though–why you ask?? The professor told me himself, that they can not find anyone who is capable of teaching the SS course—can you imagine??
22 Aug 07
2:57 pm
Well, another “weird” thing is, a guy I know who wrote the same test, got 300 on his essay and we described pretty much the same stuff. I think it really depends who reads and marks them. Maybe my 140 would have been 240 had someone else marked it. I got 166 in Economics, which was my other subsection below the 220 requirement. Still have no idea which answers were right and which were wrong…This test is certainly frustrating, and i wish it woulg go away…I’m really excited about the 2 LTO’s in London, Ontario I’ll be missing out on thanks to this CRAP!
22 Aug 07
8:41 pm
I received a 260 on my essay and yes I stilled failed the damn test, probably because I blew it on the history section somehow. Economics is also another section that is killing me. I have no idea what to do because I am taking the test this saturday and I do not feel like “studying” is going to help with only a few days to prepare.
A few questions I remember:
Rome’s collapse
Economic question about the smokestacks- the mc answers were- opportunity cost, variable cost, economics of scale and law of demand.
I think that question has been on every single test I have taken.
The one question that talks about all of these different objects from different countries and how the man has to pray to a Hindu God or something to be considered a good American. Stupid question if you ask me.
There was another question about profits but I am not sure what the answers were on that. ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS?
23 Aug 07
11:57 am
Hey everyone,
I got some reference stuff for economics and history but I scored pretty low in geography. Can anyone recommend a good book to brush up my skills. Apparently teaching it for the past 6 years has not helped!!
Thanks everyone and good luck this weekend!
25 Aug 07
12:30 pm
Just got back from the test…and it was pure bs. Something needs to be done about this exam, its impossible to say the least. Half of that shit no one needs to know to be a good teacher.
I should just sign up for the next exam bc I know I failed.
25 Aug 07
4:21 pm
Hey Paul,
Don’t stress until you get the results.
What was the essay about?
Thanks-
12 Sep 07
11:28 am
Hi Everyone
I am in the same boat. This will be my 11th time writing. I really hope to pass this time. I have signed up for the next test in Oct. I wasnt able to write on August 25th. Can anyone tell me what the essay was.
Thank you and I wish you all luck.
12 Sep 07
2:22 pm
DawnMichele & Stef
the essay was on FDR and his “new plan” in 1930’s and Herber Hoover’s opposition to this…
18 Sep 07
7:10 am
hi everybode this is a lil off topic but ill like to know if anyone knows the format for grading the LAST exam…. like to know what the passing criteria is. Thank you.
24 Sep 07
4:28 pm
WELL???? Another failure to report. This exam is nothing more than pure bullshit. I’ve written tests and exams for many many years, never before have I encountered such a random, biased, completely unfair exam as I have with this social studies CST.
These people at NYSTCE who design such a shit-show exam need to be flooded with phone calls.
Can anyone tell how happy I am?
24 Sep 07
5:14 pm
I am happy to report that I finally passed with a 225 after my 4th time. Ryan, don’t sweat it dude, you’ll pass it I know it. I agree with you though, its a pure bullshit exam with the only goal for the state is to take your money and make you miserable. Trust me, once you pass it life gets a lot easier.
Paul
24 Sep 07
7:32 pm
I passed the 1st time. I just want to thank everyone for their suggestions. I watched all the 30 minute biography videos, read “Don’t Know Much About History” 2 times, and XAMonline 2 times. The review book’s questions are not like the real test questions, but the content is really good for review, especially for economics and NY history. I also took numerous economic quizzes online and I got a perfect 300 in that section. I combined all the suggestions above and studied about 4-5 hours a day for about a month, but it really paid off in the end. Thanks everyone once again for their suggestions and comments!! And good luck to all!!
26 Sep 07
6:00 pm
Thank you very much to everyone who has posted on this site - your advice has been really helpful to me. I actually used this blog as my main study guide. I took the economics info that I found here in particular, and looked a lot of it up on Wikipedia when I wasn’t sure of the meaning of particular terms - almost all of it was on the exam. I also read “Don’t know much about History” and Cole’s American History Notes. I read “Barron’s World History the Easy Way” 1 & 2 and looked at the official CST study guide on the NYSTCE website. I studied for about 3 weeks, 3 or 4 hours a day after work and on weekends.
I remember that there was not a lot by way of ancient history on the exam. The essay question was about Roosevelt’s New Deal legislation and Hoover’s objections to it, both of which I knew very little about. I did know, however, that there was a depression going on at the time the two documents were published and that if Roosevelt supported state intervention in business affairs, then Hoover probably opposed it. I think that being familiar with the mechanics of essay writing and the context in which the particular primary source documents were written really helped with these constructed response assignments. A lot of the material outlined in the above posts will be on the exam.
Anyway, thank you again - it all helped me to pass and I hope that this post helps you, too.
12 Oct 07
7:37 pm
Hey I took the CST in august, and my essay was the new deal like everyone else who wrote. I thought i killed the test, I failed by 10 points. I teach history in westbury high school, and I am about to take my test again tomorrow morning, and I am studying right now, shitting my pants. This test is extremely hard, and my advice is, take your time. It may be a crap shoot, and u may get lucky. Remember, the essay only counts for 10 percent of your grade…mainly focus on your social studies multiple choice questions…get a decent grade on that and youll pass.
I did over 600 multiple choice questions this week. First time I didnt even study and I failed by 10 points. But I feel worse off.
Good Luck to all tomorrow…
12 Oct 07
8:27 pm
So I continue to revisit this site every time I have to write this test again, but never post. This time I thought I would. The first time I wrote the test, which seems like forever ago, I was falling asleep at the table because I had written the LAST that morning, but I received my best score yet. I did not study for the CST; all I did was the practice test on line. Go figure that no studying and falling asleep while writing it, gave me my best score, which was around a 213. Also every time I write this test I receive perfect on the essay. What does that tell you?
Now every time I go to write, I study, study, study, but with no luck continue to fail. I feel like there is no means to an end with this test. I am not sure what else to do. I am just so frustrated with this thing. I am glad to know that I am not the only one out there that is struggling with this thing. It is just not fair. I just want to get on with my life and teach. I also write tomorrow. Been studying the last couple of weeks, however I sometimes feel at a loss about what to study. There is just so much it seems. Plus half the time you never know what they are going to ask either. And not having the answers to the past tests does not help. So I continue to try…here we go again.
Good luck to everyone writing tomorrow.
12 Oct 07
11:07 pm
Taking the test tm for a 3rd time and honestly have 0 confidence going in. Barely studies the first time and failed by ONE POINT- that was in april, with a perfect essay. Then I took it again in July, studied 2 hours a day for 10 days prior to the exam and failed by 10 points. I’m currently working on a full time program as a substitute teacher in a school in midtown manhatan and have studied the last 3-4 days where I could. I honestly am at the point where I don’t even want to take the exam and am kind of angry at myself for not retaking this thing in september (if it was offered). Aside from complaining I thought I might as well post what I studied-
-Intro to Geography class notes from summer 2006 at NCC
- About 22 pages from an 8th grade text geared towards history of NYS
- U.S. History and Government Barron Blue Book
- Intro to Microeconomics class notes from Fall 2005 at Univ of Buffalo
- Intro to U.S. Politics class notes from Fall 2004 at UB
I wish everyone luck tomorrow b/c at this point I really believe that luck has a lot to do with it.
14 Dec 07
3:25 pm
Good luck to everyone tomorrow…
Make sure you remember as many MC questions as you can so we can form a huge list!
Does anyone even read this site anymore?
15 Dec 07
2:47 pm
The essay was on Pericles and Democracy in 400 BC, compared to Augustus and his beliefs against it
Enough said
J O K E
18 Jan 08
6:11 pm
Well…This is a sad sad story. I just got my marks backs, scored above 218 in EVERY subcategory of this CST-social studies nightmare.
I then looked at my essay mark.
100
which means i essentially got ZERO.
long story short- i got 216 and failed by 4 marks and they will not rescore my essay. I am planning a trip to NYSTCE headquarters and will let you all know how that goes.
Frustrated in London Ont
19 Jan 08
11:23 am
I just got my test results back from the December test and failed it with a 206. These results were based solely on my knowledge of history as I did not study for it (although I was a history major in college which is probably why I was kind of close to passing). Still waiting for the official results with the breakdown of each section. Will post back when I get that. Already registered for the next test date
21 Jan 08
6:21 pm
I’m writing on behalf of my boyfriend…Unfortunetaly he’s failed the CST - Social Studies once again. He has wrote this test more times then we’d like to think and it’s just so frustrating for him. Is it because he’s Canadian?? Is this just a money grab? I’m going to jot down some of these tips that you all have wrote here. Any help is greatly appreciated because this is so depressing!
23 Jan 08
12:43 pm
Keep hoping guys! I passed after taking it 7 times on one of the times when I didnt study! I honestly think it is just luck. Good Luck to you all!
29 Jan 08
2:28 pm
Well my results from the last test was 217 and this time 215. So yet again I am writing the test. What a pain in the butt this thing has become. I find it comforting though that I am not the only one out there having trouble with this.
I wish everyone good luck!
29 Jan 08
8:56 pm
Well I can’t seem to pass to save my life. It is very depressing. I’ll take it again because my principal won’t have it any other way. He refuses to allow me to give up, or should I say “let the test beat me”. Well the test is kiciking my ass royally. I can’t even count the amount of times I’ve failed or as they so eloquently put “DID NOT PASS”.
30 Jan 08
12:19 pm
hi there,
just want to say thanks for all of the suggestions and sites. i have studied beyond belief. february will be try #8 for me. i am a former canisius student and am so beyond frustrated with all of this. everyone gets to move on with their lives and i (we reading this site) are stuck in the same spot. i even fast tracked high school and university in order to start teaching earlier. well, i graduated school a year ago so so much for that plan. all i can advise you all to do is study, it doesnt hurt. this test may be a money grabber but regardless, it will never hurt to study!
honestly, i know how all of you feel, just try your best… what other option do we have?
GOOD LUCK,
kristina
22 Feb 08
5:30 pm
Thanks for sticking up for all of us Ryan…and who would want that guy as a teacher anyways. Could you imagine how he would treat the kids in his class that are failing. Wouldn’t want him as my teacher.
In the end this will only make us stronger. We will be able to understand how the kids in our classes may feel in the future, when they are struggling with something.
This test is not a reflection of how great a teacher someone is. It’s an American Standardized test just to see what the hell you know about America.
24 Mar 08
4:02 pm
Well I took my first one in February ‘08 and failed….ended up with a score of 217….off by 3 marks, how ridiculous is that? The worst part is that I thought I totally bombed the Economics part and I ended up with a 233. I got a 300 on the essay, but I totally bombed one of the other sections…if I had only passed that one section I would have made it through….UGH!!! I used a study guide but find it’s worthless, next time I’m gonna use Wikipedia and some online quizzes. To everyone here, keep your chin up and work hard. This test is a complete and utter joke, but we need to pass regardless. Good luck folks!
And in case you’re curious, the essay question was on the American Declaration of Independence, thankfully I knew a lot about that. Now I’m nervous that the next time the essay may be something I have no clue about
24 Mar 08
5:41 pm
Test#1 189
Test#2 199
Test #3 203
Test #4 216
Test #5 206 - most recent
hmmmmmm…awesome
stay tuned for #6 coming soon
Ryan
25 Mar 08
12:11 am
Actually this test had little to do about American history than other tests I have heard about. Most of it was coming right from the Global 2(French Revolution and beyond)areas. There was hardly any difficult questions on American history. I found it more interesting because a lot of it had to do with geography, economics, and government, three categories regardless of American or Canadian backgrounds every social studies teacher should know.
As for Ryan, shut up man. Just cause you passed, (barely) doesn’t mean you can rub it in on people. I am not an advocate of standardized tests because they do not actually test the knowledge of the student (haven’t you heard of Bloom’s Taxonomy?). They only test the base level of a person and don’t actually reach the higher levels of thinking, levels that we as teachers should be striving to make all our students think at.
25 Mar 08
2:51 pm
No problem…haaha
Every test I score 240-260 on both Geography and Economics…200-220 on History and 200-220 on Civics..
Social studies skills I score usually anywhere from 140-160…
and the essay is hit and miss from marks ranging from 100-300…yes thats not a typo…100 to 300….so I know i can get it done.
Basically one category is killing me every time…
Anyone else have this problem with “Social Studies skills” ??????
27 Mar 08
9:14 am
hey,
i have written this exam eight times and next week will be my ninth. i scored 207 and got really well on everything except history which killed me. Social studies i actually find the easiest, always scoring in the 250 area. my big problem is history this time i got 173 and it weighs 35% of the mark. Usually in history i get about 217 so i dont know what happened to me! i totally hate this exam and i dont know what to do but social studies is only 16% of your total so i would rather be in your shoes.
and for the asshole who made those comments about Canadians, you are a cold hearted prick, and we may be struggling with this stupid exam but one day, you will struggle in something too and i hope someone kicks you when you are down as you did with us. Fucken idiot
28 Mar 08
2:37 pm
Hey guys i have been reading this site and it has been very helpful! I have taken the exam twice and failed both times. (The first time by 10 points the second time by 15 points). My problem is the essay. If anyone could tell me what they had to write their essays on it would help me a lot thanks!!
31 Mar 08
2:28 pm
hey,
just wondering if any of you know the answers to any of these questions i am stuck on and remember from previous exams!
1. which country is the most ethnocentric? ****
2. What are the concurrent powers?
3. what is the full faith clause?
4. what is the credit clause?
5. what country is most identified as being supranationalist? *****
6. what is the biggest factor for population settlement in south america? *****
7. what is the most likely way for acid rain to become acidic? *****
8. how was new york formed? *****
if anyone at all can help i would really appreciate it. the ones with the stars are ones i remember from previous exams so please please help!! i write on saturday so i have 4 days to figure this all out.
thanks, kristina
01 Apr 08
12:52 am
Does anyone remember any other questions? There is always a question comparing the types of business (oligopoly, monopoly, perfect competition, capitalism). And thats all i can remember. Anyone remember any other questions?
01 Apr 08
8:30 am
hey jen,
do you know the answers to any of these questions cause i am really stuck. let me know PLEASE!!!
thanks, kristina
01 Apr 08
3:12 pm
I remember these questions when i took the test in February too but i don’t remember any of the answers (its not like i got them right anyway lol) but the only thing i did was look up what the terms meant. I looked in the book i have thats suppose to help with the test but it doesn’t have any of those terms or anything like that in it. But if i come across any of the answers i’ll let you know!
02 Apr 08
9:58 am
hey,
ok we must have the same book (XAMonline CST 005) because mine does not have any of these answers. i am searching online for info but it is hard so thanks for responding and if anyone else can help i would really appreciate it!
thanks again,
kristina
02 Apr 08
2:21 pm
Yeah unfortunately we both have the same book (personally i think it sucks lol). How do you do on the essays? Someone told me i have to compare the quotes to something from today? I have no idea how to write them, any advice?
02 Apr 08
10:45 pm
hello everyone, i am from sc and i will be taking the test for the first time on apr 26. I am scheduled to grad Dec 08 with a degree in history. This is my first time and i am very nervous about this test. Thanks for all the info and i wish everyone the best of luck.
02 Apr 08
11:33 pm
Hey Kristina,
I don’t know the options given to those questions, but here’s what I think:
Ancient Persia is considered ethnocentric. It regarded itself the center of the world and viewed other nations as increasingly barbaric.
China’s name is ethnocentric: “center” and “country”. Traditional Chinese maps show it’s in the center of the world. Japanese, Koreans, Vietnamese, and Thai agree that China is the center of the world.
Some may think that the U.S. is ethnocentric, but I would go for China. I did well on this portion of the exam, unfortunately I was no successful in the economics section, which is why I’m writing it again.
Acid Rain is mostly caused due to human emission of sulfur and nitrogen compounds such as emissions from vehicles and industrial plants. Naturally, it is produced by volcanoes and biological processes that occur on land, wetlands, and oceans.
If the NY question is on the test, I’m gonna say erosion. All my research points to that answer.
Hope that helps!
I’ve been studying for 4 months now and I hope it pays off! I DO NOT WANT TO WRITE THIS EXAM AGAIN!
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
03 Apr 08
9:11 am
hey carm,
thanks a lot. this is my ninth time and i seem to do well on all other parts but history (usually around 200). the book i mentioned above outlines the economic part really really well. i was so scared of the eco. part but after studying the book, i am always scoring in the 260s!
good luck!
for economics make sure you know:
1. adam smith
2. thomas malthus (dismal science: believed population would exceed growth of food supply and lower class poverty would increase)
3. david ricardo (economic rent/comparative advantage)
4. john stuart mill (equal division of prophets between employers and workers)
5. john maynard keynes= wanted economic system where government regulations and spending on public works would lead to full employment
these are the five guys you really really must know.
also keep in mind
all the different economies
good luck and let me know if you think of anything else!
03 Apr 08
11:05 am
hey everyone,
just remembered another question from the exam (actually i have seen it on a few of the exams i have written)
Who is most likely to vote:
a) elderly
b) men
c) college students
i think those are some of the options but i cant remember and I DONT KNOW WHAT the right answer is. if anyone can please please let me know
also carm, if you remember any of the history questions and answers please please tell me. anything would be great!
thanks
03 Apr 08
2:32 pm
I debated this question with someone. They felt it would be elderly. I then checked the U.S. Census website and I found data collected from past elections, and the greatest percent of voters was from those 65 years old and up. So I would say elderly, solely from the data.
Here’s the link to the data:
http://www.census.gov/prod/2006pubs/p20-556.pdf
03 Apr 08
3:37 pm
How do you write the essays? Im so nervous about that part! What was your guys essays on? I think they repeat the topics every so often but if you could tell me what the essay was and when you took it i would appreciate it!
03 Apr 08
4:00 pm
hey,
thanks carm so so much!
i remember another question on african americans, its something along the lines of:
how did those against slavery convince those that were for slavery to abolish it
a) slave labor no longer needed due to machinery
b) immoral and unjust
cant remember the other options and dont know which is the right one so any insight would be great
jen, dont worry about the essay, it is only worth 10% and is on history therefore if you study your history section (worth 35%) you should be able to anwer the essay, just remember to give as much info, comparing the topic to what was going on with the rest of the world.
hope to hear back from you carm about this topic!!
thanks
03 Apr 08
7:00 pm
I have written the test 5 times and the question on “what most determines population settlement in south America” has been on it EVERY time
the choices are:
A. Natural resources
B. Availability of water
C. Topography
5. Climate
I have asked this question to a bunch of people, including 30 yr Geography teachers, and they have all concluded it has to be topography…
Mountain ranges dominate the interior of this continent therefore making it hard to live and inhabit these areas…
03 Apr 08
7:20 pm
The last five essays for this exam have been:
1. womens rights 1950’s - some paragraph about Phyllis Schlafly? spelling might be off
2. FDR - and the New Deal
3. Immigration / Issues between J. Ingenerio
4. Ancient Greece - Pericles and Democracy
5. Thomas Paine and the”common sense” article vs. England was the last one i just wrote.
If you read through the previous posts on here, and look at a post from a guy named ROB JULY /03 2006, you will see these essay topics are being repeated pretty well in the same order.
I would “guesstimate” that in the next few exams we will see:
Japanese Imperialism vs Revolutionary China
03 Apr 08
10:32 pm
Thanks so much! I always do horrible on the essays, i don’t know why either i knew both topics. I remember one the questions from the test is a picture of a manor and it asks what part of America is it from? and the choices are like the
1. southeast
2. northeast
and i can’t remember the rest. Anyone know the answer?
04 Apr 08
6:58 am
hey,
i remember a question similar with a picture of a manor and it is referring to feudalism, not sure how they worded the question but the answer 100% is:
early… manors are a self-sufficient world.
another two essay questions that i recall are
1. the civil war
2. knights of labor and the labor movements after the civil war>>>>> i would not be surprised if this was the essay question on this test or the next test because i have not seen this one in a year and know it has not been asked since then.
ok ryan: doing some research on the china/japan question but what do i need to know?!
04 Apr 08
11:39 am
those picture questions are horrible…
Jennifer: that question you are talking about the other answer options are:
A. southern tidewater
B. New England
C. Backcountry
i have no idea what the answer is, i usually choose backcountry because i never see any water in the picture. But that’s probably wrong…
I just googled Japanese Imperialism and Revolutionary China…if you can know ten things about each of them, that’s probably better then 99% of the other people writing this exam…lol
04 Apr 08
11:52 am
here’s a helpful link for the Japanese Imperialism vs Revolutionary China essay topic
http://www.philosophyetc.net/2005/05/china-vs-japan.html
04 Apr 08
1:01 pm
Thanks so much, yeah thats the question i’m talking about and i never know the answer. One of the other questions i have seen both times is comparing the 4 types of businesses (oligopoly, monopoly, perfect competition, capitalism) and what they’re barriers to entry are and what types of business they are. Like i said it has been on both exams another question i see on both exams is a question (after you read the two paragraphs comparing unemployment procedures) i can’t remember the answer or the question lol but i do know i have seen that question on both exams as well.
04 Apr 08
2:31 pm
a few more questions i just remembered from the last CST…..
“tolerate others” ammendment
answers are
A. 1st i think its this one
B. 5th
C. 10th
D. 14th
what ammendment did they end levying poll taxes?
answer is 24th ammendment
what is Gerrymandering????
Gerrymandering is a term that describes the deliberate rearrangement of the boundaries of congressional districts to influence the outcome of elections
04 Apr 08
9:24 pm
here’s an AMAZING idea:
Let’s get a study group together….Ontario
e.g. 10 people
assign a block of questions for each of the 10 people to REMEMBER
1st person = question 1-10
2nd person= question 11-20
3rd person= questions 21-30
4th person = question 31-40
5th
and so on
this way we only have to remember our assigned blocks of questions and we can get MOST of them for the next exam????? there’s only 90!
Who’s in??????
05 Apr 08
11:37 am
The essay was a recycled topic that someone in my school had on the CST many years ago–Prussia v. France.
What did you all think?
05 Apr 08
11:37 am
The essay was a recycled topic that someone in my school had on the CST many years ago–Prussia v. France.
What did you all think?
05 Apr 08
1:17 pm
Prussian Code VS. French Declaration of Rights in 1791…..
That was??????
at least “Bullshitable” with my limited repertoire of Prussian and French Revolution knowledge….
However the Lorenz curves, and Ming dynasty’s, and Ottoman Empires and Algonquin Indians from the 16th century…to go along with Thomas Hobbes and the potato famine and dumb cartoons, and 300 AD Judaism…did me in…I predict FAIL!
I found this MC way harder then the previous exams…..Did anyone know any of those questions by chance? I’m sure I’ll see them again on a future test…..
05 Apr 08
3:40 pm
Hey! I found this while i was searching for some stuff the CST exam. I am finishing my sophomore year as an Education major. I plan to take the CST next year. A few questions about the test.
Good luck to all taking the test!
Study groups are helpful!
05 Apr 08
3:42 pm
What subjects does the test really focus on? Is there a lot of European history on the test?
06 Apr 08
8:41 am
hey all,
sorry it took me so long to update you on what i thought of that stupid exam yesterday. i drove to buffalo to write it because toronto was booked up so i drove home and slept all day. so so exhausting all of this!
ok, i was shocked about the essay because it came right off the internet and i had it in my study binder. because i assumed they would never take a test from their example questions… i never studied it! basically, i just wrote about the US being independent and trying to figure out their constitution and bill of rights. i also mentioned how they referred to Britains bill of rights and MAGNA CARTA. anyways, needless to say i wish i studied those topics but i was stunned to see that as the essay.
ok, i found it weird that the test was re-arranged starting with economics, government, social studies, history then geography!!! never seen that but not a big deal, just threw me off a bit.
yes, this by far was one of the hardest ones i have written and figure i will probably write on May 31. Ryan, i am remembering quite a few questions so here are a couple
1. first, that damn question with the picture of all the 13 colonies and we have to choose which two are in the most competition. ALWAYS ON EXAMS AND NEVER UNDERSTAND HOW TO GET THE ANSWER. some of the options are
a) new york and new hampshire
b) maryland and conneticut
c) new jersey and …
cant remember the other colonies but how do you pick the right one?
2. the other question that is on all of my exams is the paragraph about the us using a lot of supplies and resources and that the world does not have enough for them… i hate this question because i never know what to pick between consumption and scarcity. (i usually pick scarcity) what do you think?
3. ok, there is a question on why we study history and i dont know all the options, but the right one is: allows understanding of changes that occur over time and identify similarities of events, knowledge and experience.
4. the cartoon i have seen a few times before, again not sure what all the options are but the right answer has to do with all the different areas of govnt trying to talk over one another (ok, it is something like that, i cant remember but maybe that will spark someones memory)
5. ghandi’s teachings were similar to, which one of these two people: Nelson Mandela or Martin LK
i think out of the four it is one of those two and that question has been on many times
6. the graph with population, and how much income each make:
i picked: the bottom 20% make 5% of the worlds income (again something like that but not sure if it is the right answer) what did you guys pick
7. the question with the map and determining by looking at it if
a) all distances are equal
b) even scaled map where everything is the same size
NOT SURE OF THE OTHER TWO OR WHICH IS RIGHT
8. the question about the ottomon empire compared to ming dynasty. the correct answer is: the ottom empire accepts a lot more diversity with cultures and religions (i think it was option D)
9. OK this question also really bugs me. the paragraph on the forming of New York and all the percentages about it. not sure of the exact quesitons but the two options i could not decide between were: federal cencus records and municipal records. DONT GET CONFUSED BECAUSE THERE WERE TWO QUESTIONS ON THE EXAM LIKE THIS, BUT I AM TALKING ABOUT THE ONE ON NEW YORK SPECIFICALLY SO I DONT ME TO CONFUSE YOU GUYS! the other one like this, i dont remember the question but the answer is federal cencus records.
10. the one about Kirney’s oil company. it is a paragraph on oil and even though prices of crude oil have changed, the company has not changed their pricing. I have seen it on every exam almost and i am pretty sure the right answer is: a microeconomic business dealing with the pressures of macroeconomic issues. (something like that)
okay, gotta run but i am pretty sure these 10 will make some of you smile. i know quite a few more but i will let you know them later today cause i gotta run.
ryan, let me know please please what you think of these 10 and my choices. do you remember any other ones????
kristina
06 Apr 08
9:52 am
Sorry for the brief response….I always pick Pennsylvania and Mass for your first one because they have the same icons, and the question asks, what states are in direct competition with eachother….
the map question, i chose: “it shows accurate distances”, because the degrees of lat and long were given
one stupid question i always have trouble with is the one that has lines with intersection points…and it asks about AB…AC… E is a major hub…etc I pick E is a major hub everytime…probably wrong
sorry for the brief post
06 Apr 08
9:55 am
hey ryan,
hope my response helped you and thanks for yours. ok, i have no idea which map question you are talking about at all!!! anyways, i hope to hear back from you soon!
kristina
06 Apr 08
9:58 am
hey,
ok reading it again i remember, and that question is on every single stupid exam and it is such a stupid question. the response i pick is that AC are not connected and it takes longer to get to eachother. (i did not word that correctly at all)
anyways, when you have some time, post me back on what you think of my ten questions and i will think of more,
kristina
06 Apr 08
10:33 am
How many times have each of you taken the test?
06 Apr 08
1:11 pm
Kristina,
I think your questions are a great start, I always pick the primary sources for those long questions…e.g. federal census records
I picked scarcity for the supply and resources question as well
kirney oil question, I have USUALLY picked the same as you, that it’s a micro-economic decision based on macro-economic pressures, but this time i was debating option D, the cause and effect one, being BOTH microeconomic decisions…with the company and its customers.
that lorenz curve question i had no clue, i picked the same as you
the Geography questions were pretty easy:
1. New York was formed by Erosion
2. Acid rain was wind masses and industrial pollutants
3. tectonic plates are under river valleys
There was a question about the Erie Canal…and what it accomplished most after opening……I chose “helped connect the midwest with trade and industry” can’t remember any of the other answers.
That question with a picture of a small village with a main street, and church and meadow etc. with the answers A. Southern tideswater B. New England, C. Southern Backcountry D Old midwest….I still have no clue….I chose The the Southern Backcountry…anyone else?
Other questions were :
1.Joe mazzinni- who was he?
2. Thomas Hobbes
3. main cause of the Irish famine- closed exports?
4. the 24th ammendment - to stop northern voter fraud?
5. Two campanies both lay off workers, one is more compassionate, by offering the employees extended benefits, retraining, counselling etc. Whereas the other company doesn’t seem to care and attributes the layoffs as the cost of doing business…..and we have to answer how the companies DIFFER the most….
6. main difference between Iroqois and Algonquin Indians of the 16th Century….i chose the roles of women within the tribe.
7. there was a question that asked which asked what kind of documentation you would use to accurately portray a series of events….I chose a line graph for the one which had statistics and dates and a timeline for the other question…there was two of these on there.
8. question on which group of immigrants coming to America was the largest…i chose Puerto Rican…
that’s about it for now….We need other people to help answer these. please feel free to comment or add to this list…….????? Anyone??????
06 Apr 08
2:29 pm
Hello,
I took the test on 23 Feb this year.
Here are a few answers that might help.
1. Joe mazzinni- is an Italian nationalist during the times of the unifications of European countries (1848). He founded young Italy a nationalist group. He believed in cultral nationalism (culture, language, customs, shared history). He also wanted a democratic Italy.
2. Thomas Hobbes- English philosopher of the 1600’s. He wrote the Leviathan. In it he believes that man without society would be in constant struggle. He believed in a social contract where man entered society in order not to be in war. The leader of society would be the Leviathan, an absolute ruler.
3. The main cuase of the Irish famine- A. of course the blight. B. Catholics could not own land, could only rent small plots. They grew potatoes because they were easy to grow and could grow more on a few acres then other foods. A family could survive on potatoes from the plots for a year. C.British gov’t did not provide enough relief for the Irish. D. They exported grains during the famine rather than keeping them in Ireland
4. 24th Amendement- got rid of the poll tax. The poll tax made people pay to vote. The 24th amendment helped stop southerners from discriminating against African Americans who most often could not pay the poll taxes
07 Apr 08
10:33 am
So I finally opened my e-mail with my score and yet again a 217. Just three stupid points is all I need. So frustrating!!!!
07 Apr 08
12:25 pm
Tony,
I will be teaching Geography in MY country when I pass this test….Please tell me why I need to know the difference between the Ottoman Empire and Myng dynasty, or Hinduism in 300 AD, or democracy in ancient Greece in 500 BC? I could go on forever, but I don’t think you have the brain capacity to understand anything I, or anyone on this site is saying. This will be the last time I respond to your ignorance….
“A Canadian is merely an unarmed American with health care.”
08 Apr 08
11:17 pm
Kristina, where did you see that essay online? I want to see what was written and compare it to my answer.
I totally forgot to relate it to the Magna Carta….shit….I only related the French Declaration of Rights to having been inspired by the American Declaration of Independence….crrrrrrrrrap…and here I thought I rocked it. We’ll see…i really think I did well though…Fingers crossed.
As per all your inquiries:
Ryan, you’re right about chosing Pennsylvania and Mass.
The tectonic plate question messed me up. I KNOW THAT WHEN THEY TOUCH AND MOVE THEY CAUSE EARTHQUAKES…but it was the way the question was worded was what confused me. It only said: “WHEN TECTONIC PLATES TOUCH” there was no mention of moving….so then I got thinking…toooooooooo hard…..I put create minerals and deposits b/c I was thinking about the pressure they create throughout the crust….WRONG….The answer is Earthquakes….and I know i won’t fail b/c i got one question wrong, but I don’t like the fact that I got one wrong, when I REALLY KNEW THE RIGHT ANSWER! ***NEVER 2ND GUESS YOURSELF!!!!!!!!”
****
*****
for the map question, I put that they were even size b/c australia looked too close to south asia. It was placed directly under ASIA. That’s me thinking too much….****THE ANSWER WAS RIGHT THERE! IT SHOWS DISTANCE B/C OF LONGITUDE/LATITUDE COORDINATES ON THE MAP!!!*****Once again, don’t 2nd guess yourself….****2 I know I have wrong now! FAAK!
***The question about NY: Municipal records.
***The one about the Kirney Oil company: I 2nd guessed again…and got it wrong…I did macro for micro…not micro for macro: FAAAK!
About the AB, AC, E question Ryan: Its not E. I think Kristina’s right, and I think that’s what I put down.
Ryan, you say they are under River Valleys, but that wasn’t what they were asking. I think they were asking what tectonic plates touching cause: wouldn’t it be earthquakes and volcanoes? ***You got the ERIE CANAL QUESTION CORRECT, at least what I think from my research.
The potato famine question: from closed exports…and I don’t remember what I put for the layoff question. I’m also with you RYAN about the line graphs and timeline answers. I DO NOT REMEMBER THE ONE ABOUT AMERICAN IMMIGRANTS…nor do i remember an option of PUERTO RICAN IMMIGRANTS! I wish i remembered questions well….i seem to forget as soon as I write.
***MORE WILL COME TO ME…I HOPE…AND WHEN THEY DO, I’LL POST THEM***
08 Apr 08
11:49 pm
The question about the picture of the city with the road in it. It looked like New England, but what the hell do it know?
09 Apr 08
12:06 am
Steph…how do you know your mark already???? Or are you talking about your grade from the Feb 23rd test…it can’t be the one we all just took on April 5th….we get those marks on May 5th. Too bad on the 217…you’ll for sure get it next time!
09 Apr 08
12:09 am
What do you guys recommend for studying the social study skills part and the geography part? I’m good with the other portions, but there were a few questions that stumped me on the geo and Social study skills.
10 Apr 08
10:15 pm
yes earthquakes and volcanoes is right…thanks Carm…
What is the consensus to the
Southern tideswater, New England, Old midwest, Southern Backcountry question…as far as I’m concerned that question is so dumb…I’ve asked the question to about 10 people and so far they all think it’s dumb too, but would choose the midwest one first, then New England…but those are only guesses….
the Essay we just wrote is online with 4 different scored responses from the California CSET…the link is: http://www.cset.nesinc.com/PDFs/CS_114items.pdf
I can’t believe it….after reading what a “4 point scored response” looks like i’ll bet i got 0….Awesome!
11 Apr 08
9:53 am
hey guys,
just want to say sorry i have not responded. i have made so many notes and remembered some more questions but i am teaching right now so i will post them some time this weekend.
sorry again’
kristina
11 Apr 08
11:38 pm
The tectonic plates question is worded as what happens when they are touching. I believe mountain formation was an option, and I spoke to geography teachers and they say it creates mountains.
12 Apr 08
2:14 pm
I have taken the CST Social Studies over 5 times and it is one test that I can’t seem to pass. I have used various guides and test taking strategies. What are they testing you on? I don’t know what else to do, my job is on the line this year. Help!!!!!!!!!!!
12 Apr 08
2:15 pm
Feb. 23 score was 205
15 Apr 08
5:50 pm
here are some of the comments i wanted ryan to know so if anyone else can get use out of these, please help yourself!
a) the correct answer= in the 16th century, what made the Iroquois different from the algonquin= their political system
b) need to know= who were ghandi’s teachings similar to? Nelson Mandela or Martin Luther King?
c) the correct answer= 24th amendment regarding poll taxes was to stop segregation against blacks
d) DONT UNDERSTAND CONNIE= main cause of the irish famine? What was it???
e) Was there a question on JOE MAZZINNI and what was it???
f) was there a question on THOMAS HOBBES and what was it????
g) was there a question about JUDAISM 300AD???
hope this helps some but PLEASE PLEASE if someone could answer my questions i would really really appreciate it!!!!
15 Apr 08
6:50 pm
A.If anyone can remember the Irish Famine answer choices, I can tell you which one would be right. There are several factors for the Irish famine.
B. The 24th amendment was to try to stop discrimination against African Americans at the polls not to stop the segregation of African Americans.
18 Apr 08
2:40 pm
The Irish famine question was about potato blight, but i don’t think that was one of the answers, because I wouldn’t have asked for the answer in the first place…Obviously i knew it was about diseased potatoes, just the 4 options we had to pick from were tricky…so i said the government closed all exports…WHICH THEY DID DO…so who knows what’s right….Only the NYSTCE I guess…
the tectonic plate question is pretty debatable, here’s why….Where continental plates collide or touch, they form major mountain systems such as the Himalayas. A transform fault occurs where two plates are sliding past each other. These boundaries are often hazardous areas to live in, since they are prone to earthquakes. Earthquakes can happen at these faults when the plates “stick” together, causing a buildup of pressure.When the pressure becomes too much, the plate can slip, releasing a lot of energy. This energy can cause an earthquake. The San Andreas Fault zone is an example of this type of boundary.
i see two answers being right for that one…1) formation of fold mountains 2) eathquakes and volcanoes…..i guess i’ll choose??????????????? #2?
YES TO E,F,G….but i can’t rememebr the questions
18 Apr 08
10:41 pm
It’s been awhile since I’ve taken the test but I just want to thank this site for putting together these resources. They really helped me round out my overall knowledge level. For the questions I didn’t know I was at least able to eliminate the choices down to a 50/50 guess. Anyway, good on you!
And ‘tony’ you are a tool. Shut your rudimentary ass (read: mouth) and go back to your mama’s tit for some more colostrum — its time to start your life over, ass. I feel better.
04 May 08
5:56 pm
tomorrow is D-Day, good luck everyone, im predicting a solid showing of 202….
05 May 08
2:23 pm
well??????
203
The two subjects I ALWAYS score 240+ Geography and Economics…. I scored the lowest on with a 166 and 168
My two worst subjects, which I ALWAYS score below 200, Civics and Social Studies skills, I got 233 and 229
see you May 31st….Toronto Bound!!!!!!
05 May 08
7:43 pm
At least I got 300 on the essay…I’m happy with that…rewriting it on the 31st!
05 May 08
8:25 pm
I AM! But really, what can we do?
06 May 08
9:33 am
Let’s do it!
06 May 08
8:32 pm
Any ideas on essay topics
Did anyone remember the Abagail Adams letter to her husband question?
07 May 08
2:51 pm
Hey people, I didn’t write the test in April, sorry to those that were not successful. I will be writing in May as well.
Just wondering if anyone could let me know the essay from the April test.
The reason that three years ago people did not write the test was because they didn’t have something called No Child Left Behind. Bush implemented this policy, thus every teacher wanting to become certifed had to go through tests in order to prove they were capable of teaching in the state they would be certified in. I understand that this test does not prove what type of teacher you are or how smart you are. But this is part of the reasoning behind these tests. It’s the same reason students have to take tests in Ontario at grades 3 and 6 to ensure No Child is Left Behind in terms of curriculum. Hope that sheds some light for some.
07 May 08
3:26 pm
French Declaration of rights 1789 and General Code Prussia 1791
07 May 08
5:58 pm
Hey guys, i have taken the test three times already and every time i get a 180 on the essay. The first two times i took the test i knew the essay and then the third time i took the test i didn’t know the essay at all. And all three times i got a 180? It doesn’t make any sense! Can someone please explain to me what i have to write about on the essay?
08 May 08
11:53 am
I got 300 on the essay. However, the first time I wrote it I got 100. I had no idea what the quote was, so I B.S.’d and obviously failed. The 2nd time I wrote it, I knew the quotes. I broke the essay up into 4 small paragraphs. An intro relating the two quotes. The other two I went into detail about the historical background of the quotes and the last paragraph was just a conclusion. I spent about 45 min creating a goooood outline for the essay and editted it very well. I spent all the time I had left in the test to read over the essay and make sure I didn’t leave out anything that connects the 2 quotes to World History. It ended up taking me 1.5 hours to really concentrate on a good essay, but that’s just because I’m meticulous….no one needs to spend that much time on an essay.
09 May 08
10:18 am
I just went on the regents prep site and I looked under Plate Tectonics, and it explains that they can form: a. mountains; b. rivers and valleys, and c. earthquakes and volcanoes….WTF!
Read it and tell me what you think…MAYBE YOU CAN HELP ME OUT ON THIS ONE TONY!
http://regentsprep.org/Regents/earthsci/units/earthquakes/tectonics.cfm
12 May 08
9:03 am
Anyone taking the May 31st test?
13 May 08
9:55 pm
yes
14 May 08
8:43 am
Hi I writing the exam for the 4th time…Is there no way around this?
14 May 08
10:30 am
Hey guys i of course have to take the exam again….i tend to do the worst on the government and economics portion. Anyone have any tips or what to focus on?
14 May 08
3:40 pm
anyone from suffolk county taking the test?
14 May 08
5:26 pm
I wrote the CST both in February and April and the multiple choice was identical!! (Very frustrating). Just wondering if others who have written in perhaps a few more times (which is shitty, lets not even go there) noticed the same thing? I wrote down a few of the questions that I remembered it’s just hard when you don’t know wha tyou got right and what you got wrong.
Also - Carm - the plate tectonics, I’m not sure what you’re wondering. Yes plate tectonics causes all of those - just think if the plates of the earth move it causes a lot of friction and land gets pushed up and down, and then earthquakes occur. Sorry if thats not what you meant..
15 May 08
8:09 am
Hey KH,
I did notice that there are a handful of questions that are repeated on each exam. There is one where they provide a diagram in which you have to identify two ports import/export that would be seem as competing.
Sonia,
There is a way inwhich you can take a LTO if you are offered one, I have heard many people at the exam talk about how they are already teaching while writing the CST. However I don’t have much details on how that works…maybe someone here can help!
15 May 08
4:18 pm
You can teach (uncertified) at an ungraded school. Iam special education teacher at a non-profit school for autistic children and still trying to pass the CST
24 May 08
1:52 pm
Anyone taking the CST in Toronto on May 31st?
26 May 08
12:34 pm
“Two campanies both lay off workers, one is more compassionate, by offering the employees extended benefits, retraining, counselling etc. Whereas the other company doesn’t seem to care and attributes the layoffs as the cost of doing business…..and we have to answer how the companies DIFFER the most….”
Anybody know the right answer for this one? I remember it from the last two tests.
26 May 08
2:44 pm
Yes, i rememeber that as well..I am not sure if I had some answers tro compare
27 May 08
9:45 am
I just remembered another question that has been on the past two tests. It was about labour unions - but I can’t remember if it was discussing factors for shutting down a compnay, going on strike or getting more money. And the options were decrease of employers, new technology, decrease of demand, and I forget the 4th one.
Anybody remember this question better? I remember it being tricky.
27 May 08
6:32 pm
I am taking the test this Saturday and I am nervous. Any suggestions. It is my second time.
27 May 08
6:50 pm
To all the people who need suggestions and help…read the 300 posts above and take notes.
To everyone else, what do you guys think will be the essay this time…I’m thinking it will be A) The Trail of Tears- Indian Removal Act B) African Nationalism in 1959 C) Japanese Imperialism and revolutionary China…
Those are the three I’m gonna study…and hope for the best…
Does anyone have a relative in the NYSTCE that can score us the exam…I’ll pay big bucks…LOL
29 May 08
1:34 pm
I was feeling African Nationalism. But you never know. Last two tests I was three points off and perfect essays. So here’s hoping I get my three points and move on!!!
Good luck everyone!
29 May 08
2:00 pm
Can anyone give me a few points that would be good for the African Nationalism essay?
I have a few points for the Trail of Tears essay:
-forced relocation of Native Americans from their homelands to designated Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma)
-removals motivated by 3 things:
1.) U.S. desire for expansion
2.) save Amerindians from extinction
3.) profit from the acquisition of their assets and resources.
-many Amerindians suffered from exposire, disease, starvation while enroute to their destination
-Indian Removal first proposed by Thomas Jefferson, but enacted by Andrew Jackson with the passage of the Indian Removal Act of 1830
-Cherokee most compliant of all groups: altered lifestyle to “white man ways”
-tribal leaders wrote a constitution modeled by the US Const.
-lost a lot of land to Americans but by assimilation and accomodation, est. a fragile co-existence with white society
-forced removal of Amerindians after the Passage of the Indian Removal Act messy and painful
-known as the Trail of Tears, forced removal of Amerindians stands as one of America’s darkest moments.
******What document do you think this will be compared to?*********
29 May 08
4:34 pm
If it is the Jackson essay it will be compared to a petition written by the women’s council supporting the native americans.
29 May 08
5:18 pm
Wow, nice work Jennifer!!!!!
it wouldn’t happen to be this one would it?
Alisse Theodore - “A Right to Speak on the Subject”: The U.S. Women’s Antiremoval Petition Campaign, 1829-1831
29 May 08
8:12 pm
Hey everyone. I want to thank you for all of your tips, hints and hard work posting questions and essay topics. I am taking the test for the first time this weekend. Hopefully I can contribute some questions if I remember them.
Thanks again, and good luck to all of you signed up for Saturdays test!
29 May 08
9:22 pm
Davy Crockett was also against the Indian Removal Act of 1830. But I did not find any articles written by him. I however, just did a quick search on the subject.
29 May 08
9:35 pm
Im failry good with the African Nationalism, and the Trail of Tears questions, but the Japanese Imperialism and Chinese Revolution topic has me a liitle confused….
anyone know what I should be focusing on for this topic???????? there seems to be a tonne of stuff………..
Maybe Jennifer or someone else knows the document that this will be compared to as well?????
29 May 08
9:58 pm
I don’t think it makes a difference whether you know the documents or not. As long as you know the history behind what the documents are saying then you should be fine. Just examine them and use the words from the documents in your essay to support your information. Also isn’t the essay not worth as much as we all think it is. I think as long as you know the basic history you can write on the subject not knowing the documents ahead of time. I wouldn’t stress about it if you can’t find any to support the Japanese Imperialism and Chinese Revolution.
29 May 08
11:54 pm
Yes seriously…I did NOT know the last essay AT ALL - French Declaration, etc. I pretty much b.s’d my way through it and still got a 240 on it - because I used a thesis of “change” and than related it to the United States. They just want to see you can write an essay and use their information and relate it to a current situation or another situation.
But for the Japanese/Chinese…I would focus on Japanese going from totalitarianism to a constitutional government similar to Japan. They increased education, and most importantly human rights. And the Chinese went from the feudal system to the communist system. They also increased education and their economy, but obviously there were no human rights. Then you can say how they don’t get along - Japan wanted the Eastern countries, and now they currently argue who owns the gas offshore in the Pacific. That is basically what I am taking in with me if this is the essay question.
29 May 08
11:55 pm
…OOPS sorry I meant a constitutional government similar to Germany!!!
30 May 08
12:34 am
Okay, I must sound dumb here or something, but am I focusing on the 1960’s Chinese Cultural Revolution? “10 years of chaos”? or another Chinese Revoultion?????????
30 May 08
7:44 am
That’s a good point - kinda sucks cuz the original one was in 1911. And then the one that started 1949. Hmm now I’m not sure eitherl
30 May 08
9:20 am
I am taking this horrible exam tomorrow like many of you. I want to say Thank You to everyone who post comments they have been very helpful. I want to say Good Luck to everyone. Also, one thing I did notice in taking this exam was each time I took it the essay topics bounce back and forth from World History to American History, so I am guessing that if the last essay question was on the French Declaration then the upcoming essay topic probably will be from American History. Once Again, Good LUCK
30 May 08
10:44 am
http://econc10.bu.edu/economic_systems/Country_comparisons/japan_china3.htm
I found this page comparing Japan and China. Not sure it will help. I’m just about to read it myself. But thought I would share it with everyone.
Good luck
30 May 08
10:59 am
http://econc10.bu.edu/economic_systems/Country_comparisons/japan_china.htm#Chan
The first one was mainly on economics. There is another comparison on the same page. But I’ve posted the link.
30 May 08
11:00 am
once again…anyone with points for the african nationalism essay…would be very appreciative!
30 May 08
11:18 am
The main points for that essay I think are:
-it’s just after WWII, Africa helps Britain and France during the war fight for democracy against communism when they are not independent at all.
-Africa is still divided into colonies owned by Britain and France and other countries.
-Why shouldn’t they receive their independence.
-similar to the African Americans fighting in WWII when they are still segregated at home
There is a site here that I read very basic, but sums up the main points.
http://exploringafrica.matrix.msu.edu/teachers/curriculum/m7b/activity4.php
Hope that is some help. When I first wrote this topic, I did not study for it. I just wrote using the articles given and comparing it with the time the articles were written in history.
30 May 08
12:18 pm
*******CARM*******
i was going to relate African nationalist movements to the end of WW2 and the Cold War. The Truman Docrtine suggested the willingness of the United States to intervene worldwide. that whole, “we must assist and support free people who are being influenced by outside pressures” and the growing concern of African colonies being influenced by Soviet Communism was one of the factors why the US and Soviets were going at it, African nationalists thought that they could go ahead with their movements because the superpowers were too busy to notice. What they failed to realize is that the cold war created a duality where either side saw the loss of a country as a win for the other side. So even though a newly independant country proclaimed its neutrality, the US would think that because it didn’t openly side with them, it must be in line with the commies, and vice versa. The superpowers called for de-colonisation and independence for colonised states. This was a key component of the Cold War’s clash of ideologies. Both syndicates, looking to win themselves allies in this battle of manipulation and propaganda, became compassionate to the African colonies. They used a mishmash of money, technical aid and propaganda to buy themselves African allies. Both wanted to assert their dominance over the world, and Africa was a new and promising territory from which to gain support. Their influence would be limited, however , while colonialism was in place, so both sought successfully to hasten the process of decolonisation. Africa Nationalists used this to their advantage and formed nationailst groups to help change years of persecution which included them having**** no political rights in the colonies. ***no money which left education and healthcare in the hands of the less-modernised locals *****colonial powers taking as much as they could from their colonies***** taxes imposed on them by the colonisers…ETC.
Anything you wanna add????
30 May 08
12:34 pm
Wow, I think you guys are going into way to much detail for these essays. Those points Ryan are relevant but they only give you 300 words. They are not looking for a major researched essay. They want you just to describe the historical content and compare the articles provided. I’m no expert but I usually get 300 on the essays and just write a basic essay. I wouldn’t put too much stress on the essay. Know the historical content of the topics we think might be the essay this time and move on with something else.
30 May 08
1:10 pm
STEPH*********
I have received marks on my essays ranging from 100 to 300…
The marking is way too random in this exam. I get in the 265 range in Geography for 3 tests in a row, then I get 140 on the fourth. I guess I got 128 points DUMBER in Geography in a month’s time??? Same goes for Economics and US History….282 one test, and then 160 the next….???
I KNOW the essay is only worth 10%, but I’m bitter, I failed this exam 6 times now and the one time i get it “ALL TOGETHER” some person decides to give me 100 on my essay failing me by 4 marks.
100 = ZERO….
forgive me for going into too much detail, but i’m sick of failing….
30 May 08
1:16 pm
I know, I’m bitter too. I’ve been off by three points the last two times but recieved perfect on the essay. But I was told a long time ago the main point of the essay is to answer the questions they ask. They know you don’t have books in front of you to use for research. Explain the historical content is what they ask. They don’t want major details. I’m just going from my experiences. I know the marking is random. But like I said, I write a basic essay and always recieve perfect or close to it. I’m just saying if it’s only worth 10% then focus on other things. They provide the articles for you to use. There is a reason they are there. They want you to use those and explain the historical content behind the two articles. Not to go into a major research paper on the topic. I’m just trying to help. I’ve done well on the essays without having to study the topics in so much detail. I thought this web site was supposed to be for helping and suggesting things. I guess I will stop then.
Good luck everyone
I’m not
30 May 08
1:23 pm
Who is Juan Ingenerio?
When I google him or wiki him either websites in spanish come up or nothing is found!
I am taking the test for the 3rd time…this site is very helpful!
30 May 08
1:33 pm
I, we appreciate the help and suggestions, keep it coming…I wasn’t trying to say i’m bitter at you…just bitter with this whole money-grab-of-a-test.
Did you know the CSET, the California exam equivalent to the CST, only makes you re-write sections you have failed? I’d have passed by now had I surfed instead of playing hockey.
The NYSTCE is at least making money off of us. I was told anywhere from 7000 to 10,000 students write these exams every month….
factor in the $88 dollars per test…not to mention the late fees…that’s alot of cake!!!!!
30 May 08
1:36 pm
I think it’s Jose Ingenieros….
30 May 08
1:46 pm
Trust me if we only had to re-write the sections you fail, I would have passed this thing a long time ago as well.
30 May 08
1:51 pm
Hey guys about the essay. It seems they follow a pattern of European, American, European. So hopefully tomorrow’s essay should be American. Besides, the essay is only worth 20 points. If you do well on the multiple choice you don’t have to do well on the essay. The essay is just looking to make sure you know about the historical context from which the documents emerged and that you give an example. Good luck tomorrow!
30 May 08
2:46 pm
Anyone know what the geography questions are like? do they give you maps? or just ask about certain states adn countries and where they are?
30 May 08
2:48 pm
also i am taking the CST tomorrow and i hope it is a American essay question. This site has def helped me study and prepare and thanks everyone for contributing, no matter how little it def made me think about everything. I just need a little help on geography, as it is my weakest subject probably. any suggestions as what to look over besides a map of U.S. would be helpful for me ..thanks peeps!
30 May 08
3:17 pm
there usually about 7-10 Geography questions…
looking something like this:
what is the most likely way for rain to become acidic?
How was NY formed? Erosion?
factors that affect climate?
what happens when tectonic plates “touch”
what most determines popultion settlement in S.America?
maybe a map of the world and will ask you about a body of water, or specic desert…etc
can’t think of any more right this second…nothing too indepth too really worry about though…
30 May 08
3:30 pm
alright thanx man. i appreciate it. why do they ask these stupid erosion questions anyways?
30 May 08
3:49 pm
also do you know where to find any info on the settlement of S. America question and how NY was formed question?
30 May 08
5:01 pm
hey guys…..ryan, thanks so much for the african essay help…and steph too!
I know I’ve been a pain about the tectonic plate question, but I know it’s mountain ranges (the answer that is). I checked the NYSTCE test prep and it says mountain ranges….AND EARTHQUAKES, however, mountain ranges was the only option in the answer section and when they explain their answer they mention that the tectonic plate theory can also create earthquakes. I’m going with mountain ranges seeing that it was the correct answer on the NYSTCE test prep according to the NYSTCE.
30 May 08
5:02 pm
what are the factors that affect climate?
and what is the desert question?
30 May 08
5:25 pm
CARM*****
Was one of the choices mountain ranges?
I can remember:
A. river valleys
B. earthquakes and volcanoes
C. fold mountains
D. Mountain Ranges????
factors that affect climate are:
L - Latitude
O - Ocean currents
W - Wind
E - Elevation
R - Relief (mountain effects)
Desert question, had a map of 4 deserts in the world with ABCD beside them, and you had to correctly name each one in the order they provided.
I think thequestion, “what most determines population settlement in S. America” is Topography…????
Choices are:
A. topography
B. Natural Resources
C. Availability of water
D. Climate
30 May 08
5:32 pm
check the nystce cst prep guide. It’s there. The question about tectonic plates.
I don’t know deserts…shit.
30 May 08
5:37 pm
12. The theory of plate tectonics can best
be used to explain which of the following
geographic phenomena?
A. the distribution of climate types
B. the components and formation of
soils
C. the location of major mountain
ranges
D. the organization of ecosystems
******Correct Response: C. According to the theory of plate tectonics, the earth’s crust and upper mantle are divided into six gigantic plates that are constantly in motion; these major plates
are in turn divided into twenty smaller plates. The collisions that occur among these plates
produce considerable geological activity ranging from earthquakes to the formation of mountain
ranges.
****** this is a different question entirely…I’m gonna stand pat and go with the Earthquales and Volcanoes answer….This questions sucks though
30 May 08
5:48 pm
ryan, do you remember the desert question at all? like what kinda order do you have to put them in?
30 May 08
5:49 pm
carm, thanks for that answer though. what about economics questions? are they hard are basic?
30 May 08
5:58 pm
The economic questions are sort of hard…you need to know the definitions of the economic terms (economies of scale, law of diminishing returns, micro and macroeconomics) thats all i can remember-if anyone could remember any more please post them!
30 May 08
5:59 pm
Had the question 3 or 4 times….
I believe it wasn’t only deserts, but also bodies of water.
E.g. a map of the world with 4 different areas labelled only with a letter.
labelled A. B. C. D.
then the answers you had to choose from would scramble the correct names in different orders, and you had to decipher what order was correct…
im sure after all of this, it won’t be on it..LOL
30 May 08
6:06 pm
Alright I am confused! Jose Ingenerious was a biological Psychologists “His works were never made particularly available to English-speaking audiences, despite the fact that certain of his books are still best-sellers in the Spanish-speaking world… profoundly interesting work Principios de PsicologĂa BiolĂłgica, in which he analyzes the development, evolution and social context of mental functions.”
Can this be on the test or do I have the wrong person!
30 May 08
6:10 pm
hahahaahhahaahhaahaaa….
GOOD QUESTION!!!!!!!
You never know what will be on this piece of %$#$% exam….
One of our essays was about immigration, and the passage we had to compare was written by that dude…..odds are??????? You won’t see that again for at least 8 exams…..
30 May 08
6:13 pm
i’m loving the overwhelming interaction….we should implement my plan from 2 exams ago….
get 9 people….every one is assigned a block of questions to remember….
e.g. 1 - 10
11- 20
21- 30
31- 40
ETC
this way there will be no overlap with people….and you know what you need to remember going in….
9 people x 10 questions each = 90 total = PRICELESS….
WHO’s IN???????????????????????
L O L
30 May 08
6:18 pm
Count me in….i’ll take 1-10
30 May 08
6:21 pm
So Ryan…you think the essay is going to be the trail of tears tomorrow??
30 May 08
6:26 pm
I think its going to be on an American essay. The last essay was European, the one before that was American and the one before that was European. I pray its gonna be on American!
30 May 08
6:36 pm
I was so upset the last 2 times i took this exam. The essay for the last test was on the Cali prep guide!!
30 May 08
6:37 pm
I remember some more questions:
1. What type of gov’t describes the quote “reigns, but has no power?”
2. African American college students began to play a large role in the Civil rights movement post-ww1 in which manner?
3. The Creoles in the 19th century were compared to?
4. Which of the following describes location to a geographer?
5. What is the difference between the Russian revolution of 1917 and the Chinese revolution of 1948?
6. What was the main issue that caused conflict during the ratification of the consitiution of 1787?
If anyone knows the answers to these questions please let me know!
30 May 08
6:38 pm
i’m definitely not a master of this exam….I just try to remember as many Questions as I can…because i’ve notcied over my last 6 exams, that they repeat about 30 questions
30 May 08
6:43 pm
nice. well i appreciate the help man. I will def contribute to this site after tomorrow whether i pass or fail. We need to invent a portable scanner that is handheld so i can just scan the whole test. I want to be a U.S. History and Govt teacher and all i can think about is how badly i suck at World History and Worl Geography and Economics. So this test in other words is BULLLSH***TTTTT! sorry for almost cursing.
Jennifer are those multiple choice questions? Cuz i know some of the answers but they are long so giving you the answer prob wont help since they might not be the short answer on the test anyways. let me know. I am gonna be on this site all night getting help from you guys.
30 May 08
6:47 pm
The Russian revolution was characterised by a revolt against a Ruling Tsar(King),and was brought on by the End of WW1. The Chinese Revolution was more of a Civil War with Maos Peasant Army fighting Chiang-Kai’s Nationalists Army. As to this,The fighting was put off until Japan was Defeated in 1945.The Fighting resumed afterwards,with Maos Forces defeating the Nationalists in 1949 These are just a few off the top of my head,there are many more differences and similarities.
30 May 08
6:51 pm
Yikes, i don’t recall any of those!
30 May 08
6:53 pm
Those are multiple choice questions, i just don’t remember any of the answers! sorry!
30 May 08
6:54 pm
1. Prussian Code VS. French Declaration of Rights in 1791…
2. Japanese Imperialism vs Revolutionary China
3. African nationalist movements, from 1959 and 1960.
4. Women’s rights, power of positive women Phylis Schafly
5. FDR and his “new plan” in 1930’s and Herbert Hoover’s opposition
30 May 08
6:55 pm
The essay could be on Indian Removal (which i pray it is)
30 May 08
6:56 pm
Ryan one last question, or anyone who knows, should i study maps of the whole world and large bodies of water? or concentrate on specific areas?
Also, if this essay is going to be american what are the possible topics?
My friend took it recently and he got a Federalist/Anti-Federalist comparison and difference essay…
30 May 08
6:58 pm
you wouldnt believe what is happening to me right now…I have a list of all KNOWN essay topics that they recycle APPARENTLY…and this site wont let me post them….
i somehow got the first 5 thru, but i have 6 more, and it wont let me tell you guys what they are…WTF????
I emailed then to ANG who is on here regularly, and she can’t post them neither???????
hmmm… conspiracy theories are running rampant ….
30 May 08
6:59 pm
“reigns but no power” could be a Monarchy…example Queen of England…Ratification of the constitution of 1887 could be…central government had to little power…remember the framers did not want the central govt to have too much power b/c they didnt want to end up in the situation they were in pre revolution..federalism was a way to provide centalization in the gov’t while sharing authority with the states…i.e. separation of powers…
30 May 08
7:01 pm
well if you can email me the whole list, i will pay good money.
topherevan.chris@gmail.com
30 May 08
7:01 pm
Can you email them to me?
30 May 08
7:04 pm
i just sent it….let me know if you got it okay????
see if you can copy and paste this list so everyone can see it…
30 May 08
7:06 pm
Hey there guys,
I asked someone about this question:
what most determines population settlement in S. America”
Choices are:
A. topography
B. Natural Resources
C. Availability of water
D. Climate
Someone who taught Geography for 15 years and they leaned towards natural resources and transportation. But since transportation is not a choice it might be natural resources. Her explanation was that is why people settle in certain areas in the first place. There has to be certain resources for people in order to survive and make a living. Thought I would add her input. Still not sure whether that’s right thoug.
30 May 08
7:08 pm
I thought the answer was topography
30 May 08
7:09 pm
Well that’s what others have been saying. I just asked her and that’s what her first answer was even before I gave her the options. I’m just adding her input.
30 May 08
7:13 pm
I guess i just figured that mountain ranges dominate the interior of the continent…so it would make it tough to inhabitat ….
but I also asked a Geog teacher this same question, and he told me he thinks it could be any of them….NYSTCE sucks
30 May 08
7:13 pm
What are the other essays?
30 May 08
7:15 pm
i just sent you all 11…you didnt get them?
30 May 08
7:15 pm
i did get them yes. wont post though
30 May 08
7:15 pm
ya that’s the problem you can argue all of them, like most of the questions on this exam. Anyways the main thing is to choose the best answer, not always the right answer. Just the best answer out of the choices. Watch this quesion won’t be on it.
I just wanted to add what she said…
30 May 08
7:15 pm
No…not yet anyway let me check again
30 May 08
7:17 pm
Yeah i never got it
30 May 08
7:17 pm
thats so weird that it wont post. i tried it so many ways. one by one, small letters… weird
30 May 08
7:19 pm
the answer was topography. at least thats what i thought as well. Ryan your the man, thanks so much bro!
30 May 08
7:22 pm
Finally got it. Thanks so much! Ok well The Prussia one was from Apr, i don’t see the one from Feb, and the Perciles one was from Dec. I don’t know about the rest of them
30 May 08
7:22 pm
***Griffey
How do you know for sure the answer is topography? Did you find it somewhere?
30 May 08
7:23 pm
me being the man is becasue i’ve failed this %$% test 6 times….
LOL
30 May 08
7:24 pm
the three we havent seen in over a year off that list are:
African Nationalism 1959
Japanese Imperialism/ Revolutionary China
Trail of Tears / Indian Removal Act
30 May 08
7:25 pm
Anyone know what Aug and Oct 07 essay was?
30 May 08
7:31 pm
thanks so much ryan! don’t forgot the essay on the Peloponnesian War….thucydides and hertodus!
30 May 08
7:34 pm
Just scale back to the date of each test and every essay will likely be listed on here in order. People usually sign on right after the exam.
30 May 08
7:37 pm
ya thats how i got the list of 11 essays….
essay on the Peloponnesian War….thucydides and hertodus???????? never seen this one
30 May 08
7:40 pm
I’ll take questions 11-20 tomorrow. I’m gonna do my best to write them on my body as I write the exam so I don’t forget. LOL
30 May 08
7:41 pm
Ya, I’ve never seen the one on the Peloponnesian War
30 May 08
7:41 pm
I’ll take 21-30….CARM you get that email????
30 May 08
7:42 pm
The Peloponnesian War: Athens and Sparta. Isn’t that the one with Pericles
30 May 08
7:42 pm
Essays:
1. Prussian Code VS. French Declaration of Rights in 1791…
2. Japanese Imperialism vs Revolutionary China
3. African nationalist movements, from 1959 and 1960
30 May 08
7:43 pm
More:
4. Women’s rights, power of positive women Phylis Schafly
5. FDR and his “new plan” in 1930’s and Herbert Hoover’s opposition
6. Thomas Paine - Common Sense article
30 May 08
7:43 pm
Pericles’ Funeral Oration
30 May 08
7:44 pm
yea i found topography answer in an old LAST exam.. so go with it. you should be golden!
30 May 08
7:44 pm
Hahhaah…it stopped me at 6 too! Even with it broken in pieces! Let me try one by one….conspiracy for sure! NYSTCE is monitoring this shit for real!
30 May 08
7:46 pm
book t. wash/slav is seventh
30 May 08
7:47 pm
I wrote the Peloponnesian War one a couple months ago…that was the name of the wars between Athens and Sparta.
30 May 08
7:48 pm
#8. Monroe Doctrine
30 May 08
7:49 pm
9. Indian Removal Act - Trail of Tears
10. Pericles and Democracy in 400 BC
11. Immigration / Issues between J. Ingenerio and U.S.
30 May 08
7:50 pm
10. Pericles and Democracy is also the Peloponnesian War that Megs was talking about.
30 May 08
7:50 pm
YES!!!!!! I DID IT! There’s the list guys! Now, men in suits and ray bans are gonna come and take me from my bed late at night and dump me in a cold 4×4 cell and shave my head and ask me where my connection to nystce is! My connection is through my wallet and visa every month, BASTARDS!
30 May 08
7:52 pm
tHANKS FOR THE LIST ryan!
30 May 08
7:55 pm
ok….as for the government that does not reign, it could be a monarchy. I say this b/c an ABSOLUTE MONARCHY is one that ruled…when it’s power was taken away, it was still considered a monarchy sans absolute. Hope that works!
I think the math question at the end is to check up on our ISB addresses and that’s how they block any msg’s they don’t want posted on here….conspiracy theorist maybe, after what I just went through to post those essays.
30 May 08
7:56 pm
They don’t always alternate US and then world for the essyas so be careful.
30 May 08
8:01 pm
TO be extra aware, read over the essay that the NYSTCE has posted on the prep guide. They used the one that was on the california test, so don’t pass the one about andrew jackson vs. jefferson on the exam review.
http://www.nystce.nesinc.com/PDFs/NY_fld005_prepguide.pdf
30 May 08
8:03 pm
The last time I wrote it there was an MC Q on 1990 George Bush address regarding Kuwait and a 1954 Eisenhower one regarding communism.
Personally I hate the really long passage questions. I find them mentally exhausting.
30 May 08
8:08 pm
Phylis Schafly is an anti feminist right!
30 May 08
8:12 pm
yes, Phylis Schafly is an anti-feminist. she helped put a stop to the ERA…equal rights amendment
30 May 08
8:18 pm
Great Thanks Meg! I have this tought in my head..since the last essya came from the Cali Test …there was also a comparison quest on that test about Taioism and Confusc how they are alike how they are different..could that be a possible new topic?
30 May 08
8:21 pm
I love being home on a Friday night…studying for a test that I can’t pass….setting my alarm for 4:30 am so I can drive two hours from London, in the morning, to sit there and kill my brain for 4 grueling hours…..Then drive home for two more hours, more confused then when I started, after I second guess my answers all the way home….
Anyone else feel my pain??????
30 May 08
8:23 pm
ugh…i hate how everything is open season on the essay section of the test!
30 May 08
8:24 pm
I’m calling it quits for the night..if I don’t know it by now, well then I have to learn it by July 13th!
Good luck to you all I will try to remember quests 1-10 and will post them tmrw when I get home from failing my test!
30 May 08
8:30 pm
I feel the pain. I have to leave at 3am and have 2 babies to drag along because I have no one here to watch them. Why are almost all of the other tests offered both morning and afternoon. Noon would make my life easier.
30 May 08
8:33 pm
haha.. all you negative people. how dare you leave me out? cuz i am negative as well. My brain hurts after working all week then studying every night, to just forget everything at 6am tomorrow morning. Red Bull does not have enough caffeine in it to help me through this one.. but hopefully i will have a little bit of bullsh*t left in me to complete the essay and actually pass this goddamn thing. is there a reason i chose this profession as my career?
30 May 08
8:37 pm
do all of you people live in England?
30 May 08
8:39 pm
I think Ryan means London, Ontario
30 May 08
8:39 pm
London, Ontario….LOL
30 May 08
8:43 pm
Actually I ask myself why I went to New York in the first place when I was already accepted in Ontario, and it was a hell of alot cheaper.
30 May 08
8:50 pm
Well…I think Iam gonna call it a night as well….Good luck to everyone tomorrow….I’m sure this site will be flooded come 2 pm tomorrow…..
Im questions 21-30??????
Im on it!
Peace yo
30 May 08
8:52 pm
wow i feel sheepish… hopefully all of you can post the questions after..good luck ya’ll…
30 May 08
8:56 pm
Best of luck tomorrow everyone!!
30 May 08
9:13 pm
DOES ANYBODY KNOW THE ANSWER TO MY LABOUR UNION QUESTIONS ABOVE??? THey have been on the last two..
31 May 08
11:55 am
Took the CST this morning, found myself guessing on 85% of the questions. I doubt i passed it. But the essay was on African Nationalism which i nailed. So at least i know i got a 10% so far…
Lots and lots of questions that were not mentioned anywhere on this site but a few that were. so i dont know if the state changed and brought some new questions in or i just got a hard test but there was no possible way for me to study for this thing eventhough i studied for a loooooong time. But i gotta man up and shell out another 100bucks for next time…
31 May 08
12:03 pm
Well I was right about what essay it would be. So pretty sure I did fine on that.
The m/c though…same as Griffey, felt like I was guessing all the way through.
Did anyone else find this test much harder than the last few???
31 May 08
12:33 pm
These questions were different than previous exams. Thank you to Ryan for the advice on the essay! GOOD CALL! This MC however was one of the easier ones for me. Everything I studied from textbooks were on the test. A few questions I had to guess. Good luck in a month and I hope to never have to come on this site again!
31 May 08
12:40 pm
Carm what textbooks did you use to study???
31 May 08
2:29 pm
Well???? I think that exam was one of the easier ones no doubt…
I’m with you Carm, The MC was easier then i’ve seen in my 6 other exams…This was the first time I left thinking I did allright
I wrote down over 20 questions, that haven’t been listed yet..so I will post them in a bit…have to take a nap…
Griffey?******** You like that call on AFRICAN NATIONALISM???? As soon as I got my exam, I snuck a peek at the back and started to smile…But it is only 10%, and the MC is a crapshoot…so I guess I’ll go watch “The Secret” and enhance my power of positive thinking skills..lol
31 May 08
3:44 pm
Can’t sleep…
Here’s Questions 21-28: missed 2
21. was about a hisorian doing research, and you had to choose which source was most valid
A Newspaper editorial
B speech
C interview of some family member
D journal article
22. Was the map of the eastern seaboard where they had some states in direct competition with eachother by listing little pictures..We’ve had this Question on every exam…
23. was the question about a guy doing research of 15 countries economies and it asked what kind of software program was the best suited…All i can remember is database software…….
24.was a question on japan, germany and italy’s demographic rates over a 3 year period and you had to depict what was the best way to organize the info…choices were:
A Line Graph
B Bar graph
C timeline
D ? cant remember…
25. was the political cartoon with the Knight on the horse/train..fighting a peasant on a horse? with people in the background.. and economics words all around….
can only remeber Capital vs Labour
26. was an article with 4 sentences, and you had to decipher which sentence had the least pertinent information relevant to the article…
A sentence 1
B sentence 2
C sentence 3
D sentence 4
27.was the Asian American article written by an Asian American…and talked about their assimilation to the U.S…..
Can’t recall the choices
28.was another question about historical research….looking at past elections and voter turnout. and you had to choose the most reliable off the list.
Can only remember Census Data as one of the choices
I have written down some more, but i’ll wait to post them to prevent overlap….
31 May 08
5:09 pm
I focused alot of my studies on American History and I think that’s why I found these m/c more difficult. Plus they weren’t on the same page as the last couple tests. I found the last couple test much easier than this one. I guess everyone is different. I got 217 on the last two and I think it’s because the m/c (I found) were easier. Oh well, I guess I just have to wait and see.
31 May 08
7:20 pm
Hi I have been reading the postings. I wished i read the last few days. I would have studies African Nationalism. Darn!!! I was just hired for September and I need this CST test to finish up. I am going to have to take the next test. If I didn’t do well on the essay can I still pass this test?
31 May 08
10:33 pm
OMG I so wish that I had read this post earlier. I was not impressed with the African Nationalism essay
I was hoping for an American one. Best of luck to everyone!
01 Jun 08
8:44 am
I remember a question that is always on the test. The Japanese Internment in the US…
1/3 of the american-japanese were not involved in the internment process because they made the economics of Hawaii-pineapple and sugar industry.
01 Jun 08
8:46 am
I was quite happy with the essay..it just said to discuss the implications on the two passages and that was easy enough.
Question always on the test is about pheonix, arizona going to New Orleans, La
arid-semiarid-subtropical
01 Jun 08
11:55 am
Laura******
Carm posted them all already….in pieces..
just scroll up.
Japanese Imperialism/ Chinese Revolution and the Trail of Tears looks like the next 2 essays…
01 Jun 08
2:32 pm
Omg. 13, 11, 9, 5 times. You guys should study more. I passed first time.
01 Jun 08
3:59 pm
You know what i find really weird? Why is it people who pass the test (who think they are better than everyone else) keep commenting on this website? I guess they have nothing better to do (Mickey). Sorry that some people don’t do well on tests, it doesn’t mean we don’t know the material…sometimes people get stressed before tests and don’t do well. Sorry Mickey you are such a loser and clearly have nothing better to do over the weekend
01 Jun 08
5:05 pm
Thanks Ryan, I hope I wont need them for the next test. As far as the essays go it looks like you are on the ball with the topics. Now I will study for the Trail of Tears/Indian Removal act and Japanese Imperialism and Chinese Revolution..
01 Jun 08
5:08 pm
Population migration in the 1800s
a. Irish
b. cuba
c. puerto rico
d. ??
01 Jun 08
7:09 pm
Hi
I was wondering if anyone has tried teachingsolutions.org? They guarentee a pass if you use their program. I am just unable to find a phone number to call them. I am also ticked at the CST: Social Study book by XAM. Do not buy it as it is a waste of money and there are many spelling mistakes in it as well.
Thanks
01 Jun 08
7:22 pm
For the first question, did anyone get the role of the chief in primitive societies was to manage economic activities. what did you guys get for bush and his speech? not to repeat vietnam?
01 Jun 08
8:59 pm
Mel******
Dont waste your money on teaching solutions..its bogus…send me your email, and I’ll forward it to you…
Alex****
My googling suggests the Bush speech had to do with “not wanting this to turn into another Vietnam”…….sorry don’t remember the other…
Laura***
I picked Irish…not sure if Puerto Rico was even an option for that question…I did however pick Puerto Rico for two other similar questions…
01 Jun 08
9:06 pm
Laura, I put irish as well and yes mel i did the same. for schumpeter i put the the business cycle. How about the flowers question and the indigenous societies (1st question). what was the chief’s role.
01 Jun 08
9:12 pm
a couple more questions and I’ll give you the answers I chose…please let me know if you think it’s wrong…
1. main difference between Chiefdom and State….I picked the kinship answer
2. the names El Paso, Massachusettes, Brooklyn, etc. origins of how they were named? I picked the different cultural people who helped shape the area…
3. Abigail Adams letter to her husband…i picked Freedom of assembly…but i think its consent of the governed
4. Tropical deforestation question…i picked rising in surface temperatures
5. The shogun and Catherine “the Great” Feudalism question…I picked the nobles became more powerful
6. the Absolute location of New York…. i picked 41 degess lat 74 degrees Long
7. what scenario would it be MOST important to find the absolute location of a place…i picked the potential location of an airline hub…(no clue)
8. Natural rights question….i picked life, libery, happiness….
9. Main difference between a States powers and Federal powers…i picked the only Federals can coin money….
10. Biggest accomplishment of the Iroqouis Confederacy? I picked the canal transportaion system thru New York…lol…(no clue)
11. question about indians government decisions…where it goes from one tribe…to another, to another…etc… i picked Separation of powers?
01 Jun 08
9:55 pm
I thought deforestation caused reduction in timber supply. The climate, yes but only if they are burning the trees.
01 Jun 08
9:56 pm
a few more:
1. Which group tends to vote more….i picked the elderly
2. Tectonic plate question when plates “touch” i picked earthquakes and volcanoes
3. Physically, what factor most determines population settlement in South America….I picked Topography…(again)
4. Kirney oil question…i picked Micro-economic pressures inspired by macro-economic decisions
5. The constitutional conference…Virgina Plan… which large and small states would be represented in the legislature, i picked equal representation for each state, regardless of its population
6. the question about which invention was most important of its time…i picked the printing press
7. the erie canal question…i picked it opened the midwest to trade…
01 Jun 08
10:08 pm
questions and answers:
for the primaries’ purpose- I got to allow smaller party candidates to compete
for single primaries-same thing but to have a better chance
for voting question-I chose the answer that said elders are most likely to vote than the young
for democracy, totatalitarism etc, I chose democracy, multi-party, rule by the governed
for the question on equality before the law, i chose bill of rights, civil rights act, 15th ammendment (i.e. blacks citizens).
For western changes in 1900- I chose change in cultural values
For the diagram with business and household- I chose free flow of capital
For the diagram with business, government and household-I chose d
For the last question on flowers- I chose advertisement effects.
For totalitarian phenomena of 20th century- I chose b (whatever it was).
01 Jun 08
10:10 pm
the “Tropical” part threw me off…figured it had to be the rise in temperatures..the whole Global warming reasoning…I debated it with the reduction in timber supply answer for a good 5 minutes and said…%^$^% it…i’ll go with my original thought….
i just googled it…and they both seem right to me…but you’re probably right…LOL
01 Jun 08
10:10 pm
Ryan i think we will pass omg. You are so helpful.
01 Jun 08
10:12 pm
I hope you pass really. am I right on my answers. How many times did you do this test. This is my third time….
01 Jun 08
10:16 pm
the last one was my “7th”…Usually I’m pretty close to passing…. but a few sections screw me…
7th time’s a charm????
01 Jun 08
10:29 pm
yes hopefully. good luck, man. I can’t take the stress anymore. Are you teaching yet?
02 Jun 08
7:51 pm
Hey Ryan and Alex
I am so amazed that you can remember so many questions. I normally leave there and go home and sleep. I get so tried of reading those long bullshit stories just to answer one simple question. As I was reading over Ryan’s answers I remembered a lot more and I picked a lot of the same as Ryan….Maybe this time I will finally pass!
Have you tried teachingsolutions.org Ryan?
02 Jun 08
8:13 pm
Mel***
yes I did buy that teachingsolutions package….it wasn’t anything like they promised…Send me your email address and I’ll forward it to you..
02 Jun 08
9:15 pm
anyone recognize the questions and answers i posted?
02 Jun 08
10:16 pm
Hey Ryan
How do I send you my email addy? Over this blog?
02 Jun 08
10:22 pm
Alex
I am trying to remember alot of the questions that you posted but I cannot. I remember the voting one and I too picked the elders. As for the rest I am not too sure.
02 Jun 08
11:39 pm
Mel,
Remember that question that said west was the desert in early 1800s, and in 1900 many saw the west as potential. What caused this change?
a. the need for agriculture
b. cultural values
c. technology
d. ?
Another question: What made totalitarianism a phenomena of 20th century.
I forgot the choices but i know i choose b.
The first question,
What was the usual role of the chief in primitive societies?
a. to cordinate economic activity
b. maintain social order
c. to govern over others
d. prevent conflicts.
I chose a as this was in the ny prep guide as the origins of government
03 Jun 08
12:22 am
Hey Alex
Honestly I remember some but I just want to forget about it lol. For the frist question about west as potenial I was there not something about westward expansion or manifest destiny. I think that I picked agriculture for that question because the land was exhausted from tobacco and farming in general. Again I cannot remember the totalitariamism question. As for the chief in primitive societies I believed that I picked a or c I cannot remember. I know that I was going back and forth about this question because they were both similiar and important. How did you like the essay question?
03 Jun 08
9:38 am
The essay was right on ball for what i studied in 3rd year. you?
03 Jun 08
9:52 am
Wow. No it was out of left field for me.
03 Jun 08
3:36 pm
Re: Deforestation question…
Trees are a natural “sink” that store Carbon Dioxide in them. If the trees are cut down, there is more CO2 in the atmosphere, and therefore the annual temperatures rise.
03 Jun 08
4:50 pm
Ryan do u live on Long Island?
1. Bush speech I put not repeat vietnam
2. El Paso and Brooklyn- I put people who help build the city.
3Tropical deforestation- climate temps
4. Shogun and Catherine the Great- I put having relationships with other European nations. Catherine was really good at that.
5.Absolut location of NY-41′ degree
6. Natural rights-life liberty and happiness
7. Iroquois Confederancy–NO CLUE
Indian governemnt reporting to one another–separation of powers.
8.The last question about expensive flowers are and not a beautiful article–i put advertising
03 Jun 08
5:09 pm
for the question about the farmers growing for the nation and given land to privately make business of. Did you guys get labour input and technical efficiency?
What did you guys get for buddhism and impact on indian society? emphasizing desire and how it leads to suffering? or by rejecting social stratificaton?
03 Jun 08
6:04 pm
Laura****
I live in Ontario
04 Jun 08
2:12 pm
Hey guys, i just wanted to say i think you all did a great job with this website. So far i seem to be on the same page as everyone with the exception of a few different answers with the multiple choice. I saw a couple questions regarding which textbooks were used to study and stuff. I used the NYSTCE social studies guide by Sharon Wynne, it was ok. I found the best book i used was “American History for Dummies”, sounds silly i know but i was going into this exam with absolutely no backround and found that it laid a pretty solid foundation on what i needed to know.
Now, what was not included was the explanation of how the US Government works, some of those questions i found a bit tricky because i did not read any in depth material regarding the US government, supreme court etc. Does anyone have any resources regarding this?
Im really worried about the results of my test, does anyone know if the test administered in Toronto is the same as the one administered in Buffalo?…
04 Jun 08
6:12 pm
***KAT
It is the same test
08 Jun 08
8:38 am
Hi everybody. Like most of you Canadians I have failed the CST exam four times. I just want to remind everyone of something.. if you wait until June 30 to see if you passed or failed your exam, and you ended up failing (which I really hope you didn’t) , not only will you have to pay almost double in late fees but you’ll also have to write it in buffalo.
So to save myself from the torture of driving out to buffalo, and writting it there I am going to register for the exam before the 30.
Ok, now… here are some questions I jotted down..
Sorry I can only remember some of the answer options but I tried to focus on the questions.
Thanks for everyones input already
80 )
08 Jun 08
8:54 am
Here are some questions I was able to remember
1. The one on totalitarianism
2. The one on chiefdom
I said it was based on kinship
3. Command vs pure market
I picked an answer that invovled capitalist vs communism
4. Nile river flooding
5. Mesopotamia and Egypt
6. Why is most of the population located in the outskirts in South America?
- because the lack of water
- climate
- geography
7. Galloway, Paine
8. Medieval Manor ques. what did it represent?
- self sufficiency
- equal land
9. South African Industry
10. History is important because of?
-something about epoch
-something about chronology
11. If you are doing a biography on JFK what is your primary resource?
- A bibliography on JFK
- A history book on someone? ( I can’t remember his name :$)
12. Romantic artists and writters wrote and sang songs to promote culture.
08 Jun 08
8:55 am
Oh and the HUB question
Why are A and B better than A and C
- because A and B are closer to the main hub
- A and B are closer than A and C
- E interferes with A and C
08 Jun 08
9:06 am
Here are some questions I remember from the most recent exam.. May 31
1. You have to pick what the primary and secondary sources are from a list of them.
2. How does the erie canal contribute to the us economy?
- Something about industrial
- Or something about trading with Canada. I think that they don’t have to trade with canada
3. This one is a picture question, its a diagram of the firm , the government and the house. I always guess the answer here
4. Iroquois and Incas government.
I said was based on an emporer and many tribes
5. How did romantic writters contribute to nationalism
6. Hub question again
7. What is the abolute location of New York
- I picked the answer with the long. lat. cooridnates
8. Immigration settlement in a chart question in the 1800’s
- Irish
-Mexico
-Puerto rico
-Cuba
I picked puerto rico…
9. Japan and Russia both feared….?
10. The great American desert many many years ago was nothing but desert. Now it is home to a civilized society, how did that happen?
- because many skilled immigrants settled there
- because of the land/agriculture
11. Geography os South America, population distribution (again)
12. Why is South America seperate from other nations
- because of its location
- because of its lack of resources
13. This is a chart question
what is the weather/settlement like in Arizona..phoeonixall the way to hmm texas i think?
14. this last question had to do with the Roman Catholics and the wars in Europe. One of the options was
- something about islamic activity
- something about europe not wanting something..
EEEk sorry messed that one up..
If anyone has anything else they’d like to share that would be great…
Also Im banking on The British colonies and Britain being the next essay question..
feel free to contact me at dondesa@hotmail.com
08 Jun 08
7:20 pm
I put AC for the hub question…
1. What is the climate and vegation of going from phoenix, arizona to New Orleans, La
arid-semiarid-subtropical
essays topics: Imperial Japan/chinese revolution or Trial of tears/indian removal act
09 Jun 08
8:22 am
Morning folks,
It’s unfortunate that many of you are still struggling with the CST Exam I completely understand your frustration but don’t give up.
I was told that my email address was on here (jul 23/07 posted by Ryan) I just wanted to clarify that his story is not true. I did not shred my exam nor did I walk out…I’ll be the first to tell you I don’t have the balls to do that.
Nevertheless, there are students who are trying to work against this exam with a lawyer because it goes against the pedagogy of learning and education… considering as Canadian we don’t write regents exams every year like the students do in the states. That’s there argument and no I have no more information on this matter.
Furthermore, I was just the messenger and I will not be carrying this torch so please do not send me any emails (s.spence@hotmail.com)
Best of Luck and All the Best!
09 Jun 08
2:04 pm
How many of you guys are writing the secondary exam? I wrote the one for secondary and some of the questions posted are similar and some are not.
09 Jun 08
2:13 pm
s.spence******
Someone stood up in the class in Toronto during the CST exam, and gave us your email. They said they wanted as many people to contact you as possible. So it wasn’t MY STORY, it was whoever stood up and gave us that email address’ story. I was just passing the message on to the board. How else would I have gotten the address?????
Sorry for the confusion
09 Jun 08
5:27 pm
Hey Guys,
Amazing collaborations going on here! Congratulations go to all of you for working together. If anyone, ever, wants me to post something on this page or another, all they need do is contact me, and I’ll get back to them. Use this form and you’ll get an email reply in a timely manner from me. There are now about 450 comments on this subject… amazing!
09 Jun 08
11:33 pm
26. the primaries’ purpose
allow smaller party candidates to compete for single primaries
27. with business, government and household
Government controls everything…money…
28. question on flowers
advertising
29. What was the usual role of the chief in primitive societies?
a. to cordinate economic activity
30. Bush speech
Reagan Ideals
31. driving from New Orleans to Texas
Dry/hot - tropical
10 Jun 08
6:33 pm
Just passing some info along…
I was doing a bit of research and found out that yes it is true the Niagara uni students Markham campus are indeed exempt from writing these new york state exams.
That is because they will only be certified to teach in ontario, and will not receive a masters..
Just in case you were wonderin
10 Jun 08
9:20 pm
Hey ang (or anyone who knows),
Can you provide some of the answers to those questions? It would be a HUGE help.
Thanks!!!
10 Jun 08
9:42 pm
I don’t think the answer to the Hindu/Indian question is correct. I would put Religion. Not all Hindus are Indian, just as not all Indians are Hindu. An Indian is someone who comes from India. A Hindu is someone who follows Hinduism. Therefore, the only thing that seperates them is Religion. Although the Caste Sytem is generally identified with Hinduism, it was also observed by other religions in the Indian subcontinent, including Muslims and Christians.
My major is Religion, so either I hit the nail on the head, or I’m over-thinking things as usual.
The only thing that is screwing up my brain is the 500-1500. Why are those years significant?
11 Jun 08
11:12 pm
Awesome! Thanks!
Btw, what was your answer for the question on feudalism?
12 Jun 08
10:19 am
What a great website! Thanks to everyone for sharing your knowledge of the test. I’m taking the test for the first time on 7/12 and today is the first day of my month long study session. I’m currently teaching in Florida so school just let out for us. I hope I pass the first time, because on top of each $88 fee, I still need to fly up to NY to take the test and find a place to stay, rent a car, etc. Each test will cost me about 600.
To the person who asked about teachingsolutions, I’d stay away. I purchased the course but never received anything. I’ve emailed them but never hear back and there is no phone number to contact them so I basically got screwed. I have to dispute the charges on my card now.
Honestly, this site is an incredible resource and study guide. Has anyone ever compiled all of the know questions (with correct answers) in one easy to read/find place, maybe in a document? With the 11 essay topics and the 40-50 questions listed here, this could be an invaluable tool. If this exists, can someone email me the document or link? Thanks again and good luck to all those studying for the 7/12 exam. Also, is there a site that has practice tests or diagnostic tests so I can determine my areas of weakness? I’m having trouble find these.
Thanks again & good luck to all those studying for the 7/12 exam.
madisonpop@gmail.com
12 Jun 08
2:30 pm
Steve,
You are definitely right. This page is hands down the best study tool you can use. We have posted over 40 questions that are usually on the exam. Also, 11 essay topics that seem to be on a rotation. Scroll up and you will find everything you need there.
Try the http://www.cset.nesinc.com/ website and use their study guide as well as NYSTCE’s
Posting the questions is okay, but without input from everyone, and research to find the MOST correct answer, it kind of defeats the purpose.
Good luck on July 12th, hopefully I won’t have to see you there…lol!
12 Jun 08
9:04 pm
Hi all…
Im willing to simplify this page down to just the questions…anybody interested in splitting the work…?? the more volunteers we have the better!!!
8 )
16 Jun 08
12:51 pm
Ryan: “yes I did buy that teachingsolutions package”
Ryan, what was the package like? I ordered it and I never received it. Now I can’t get in touch with them to either get the course or get my money back. Do you have any contact info from them?
Raj, I can start working on the essay questions if you’d like. What I’m looking to do is have all 11 essay topics with relevant info under each one (articles, post from above, links, etc). This would make a nice study/review sheet and help pinpoint the studying a bit.
Ang did a great job of getting a bunch of questions posted to here. If Raj or anyone else can start compiling a list of questions with answers and/or relevant posts after each one, that would be great. The essay questions will take me a few days but I will try to have it ready by Wednesday or Thursday and will post when it’s ready.
If anyone has some info, essays, links, articles for the essays, you can email them to me at madisonpop@gmail.com
16 Jun 08
7:54 pm
Hi Everyone,
I also would like to help out and take a section, maybe Raj would like to send me 2-3 essay questions she knows and i can work on those? I work 2 jobs or else I would take on some more..but its getting tough..send me an email
30 Jun 08
2:34 pm
218…and it continues
30 Jun 08
4:24 pm
holy shit I cant believe i failed yet again..I am so sick of this missing it by points!!
30 Jun 08
4:37 pm
I cannot do this test anymore as it is just killing me. I failed again. 218. Do they have any sympathy?
30 Jun 08
4:38 pm
NO
30 Jun 08
4:51 pm
wow that’s three 218’s?…..
Study group needs to be set up pronto….
I’ll drive to Toronto, I’ll drive to Tuktoyaktuk if i have to…this is just rotten…
30 Jun 08
4:55 pm
hey everyone
I as well failed. I am so sick of this test and writing it now. Any ideas on the next essay for the July 12th exam? I do not know what to study anymore either.
30 Jun 08
5:06 pm
Well I passed! 247! I’ve never been this happy in all my life! I think 218 is ridiculous….they should at least give you 220 and call it even! Good luck on the 12th guys! Eventually it’ll have to happen for you all!
Good luck!
30 Jun 08
5:14 pm
I don’t know what the test will be on
30 Jun 08
5:14 pm
But we got to do something. This is ridiculous.
30 Jun 08
5:48 pm
Congrats Carm…you deserve it!
30 Jun 08
6:31 pm
Ok everyone..lets pull up our socks…
Does anyone remember what some of the geography questions were on the last exam??
8 )
30 Jun 08
7:53 pm
Hello All!
I passed the test the third time around 237! This site is definetly helpfull…I studied two weeks before the exam…BTW I teach 7th grade SS only and had a limited background on the other topics that are on the test…I used a 10th and 11th grade regents review book this time…I also got a study guide from morrisonmedi corp somewhere online which I thought was great for eco and geo..I also took the time to go through all the comments about questions and essays on the test from this site…this site is very helpful so thank you to everyone that has posted passed questions, essay toipcs and advice….good luck to those of you who are taking the exam soon!
30 Jun 08
7:58 pm
I passed!!! 223. Just want to thank everyone that contributes to this site…i wouldn’t have even thought to study African Nationalism!! Best of luck to all of you!! Thanks so much again!!
30 Jun 08
8:35 pm
oh, and Ryan..don’t worry..judging by his typing skills he’s not very good with his hands.
30 Jun 08
8:38 pm
eh oh..oh eh..get a life.
30 Jun 08
8:46 pm
Oh, my mistake. I guess we do not share the same idea of a good time, drunk, alone on a monday night typing on a blog that is full of things that do not pertain to you. Do you have a pet or a younger sister you could bother so that we may have our board to message eachother about things that matter?
30 Jun 08
8:54 pm
Hey guys,
I’m willing to try and figure something out if you all are. Next essay..trial of tears or he japanese imperialism one?…
01 Jul 08
12:19 pm
Ang…
I’m down
I think we should all start answering the questions one by one and decide on what the right answer is…
Lets get down to business
01 Jul 08
4:00 pm
Maybe take a trip to Niagara Falls.
01 Jul 08
7:17 pm
To all those that have failed:
Can’t you get a re-score? Maybe another person might grade your essay a bit higher…
01 Jul 08
9:46 pm
I am in Vaughan
02 Jul 08
8:50 am
They dont rescore the essay just the MC
02 Jul 08
8:51 am
I am thinking the next essays will be Imperial Japan vs Revolutionary China or Trail of tears
02 Jul 08
4:20 pm
TO All that enter this site with the expection of two people we should not even acknowledge this juvenile behavior.
02 Jul 08
9:43 pm
Thanks, Laura. I am sure to have lots of fun. Btw, let me tell you something in the form of a riddle / cheer: give you a P give you an A and an S and an S an I a V and an E + aggressive. What does that spell, PASSIVE aggressive — thats what I am!!!
03 Jul 08
8:30 am
Grow up, you didnt pass either
03 Jul 08
9:51 pm
You hurt my feelings but I am not interested in women.
05 Jul 08
12:25 pm
We should just ignore them… Is everyone ready for the July 12th test?
06 Jul 08
12:35 pm
I just wanted to comment, that I finally passed the test after the 3rd try. But here is some hope for you all - I failed the history, economics and essay section - but did well on the other 3, so therefore passed it. So even though I studied history like crazy, it was still my strengths in the other categories that got me to pass it. Maybe thats the trick haha. Who knows.
Good luck.
06 Jul 08
1:07 pm
Congrats for KH Ihope I have the same luck
07 Jul 08
1:52 pm
Laura, I hate to do it, but I would have to agree with Matt. There is NO WAY you get paid the same as a public school teacher on Long Island. I hope its true, but I think you are trying to feed everyone here a big bullshit sandwich. Good luckto everyone on the 13th!!!!!!
07 Jul 08
8:02 pm
Well, Good Luck to all taking the test on Saturday..
08 Jul 08
3:22 pm
I will now mark every garbage comment as spam. Too many spam comments and the filters will block you out. Got to keep this place positive.
11 Jul 08
9:00 pm
GOOD LUCK TO ALL TAKING THE TEST TOMORROW!..I GOT A 216 LAST TIME I TOOK IT AND ITS TIME I PASS!..AND ITS TIME WE ALL PASS!..SO GOOD LUCK, AND THANKS TO ALL WHO POSTED ON THIS SITE IT WAS GREAT SUPPORT!..
11 Jul 08
9:07 pm
hey ryan if you are here… which essay you preparing for tomorrow please let me know you seemed to be very lucky with essay topic. and good luck tomorrow
11 Jul 08
9:10 pm
studing japan, women rights, democracy in greece, fdr, and imperial vs anti imperial
whats the correct answer for the hub question anyone?
and two companies one is a ahole other one provides help…..
any one?
12 Jul 08
10:06 am
Man…that was a HARD TEST!!!!
I studied everything on this site and still found it very difficult. It seems as though they revamped the whole test with new questions. Out of all the questions on this site, I only recognized about 5 of them!!
It was my first time taking it, but I’m pretty sure I failed.
12 Jul 08
11:22 am
Essay was on the state of the country in 1812-1813. Had two passages, one an editorial from a Boston newspaper calling for the north and south to unite against the war, the second, an exerpt from Madison’s speech to Congress in June 1812 calling for the war.
Tough test, I did recognize a few questions from here. Thanks to all of you. This was my first time taking, hopefully I did OK. I was pretty confident in my essay.
12 Jul 08
2:49 pm
this test was bit more difficul then last one i had 216 on the last test.. i don’t know what it will be this time…i will have to loose my job if i fail… i need an advice i have almost completed my masters in educaition and completed all the requirements for the certification. when i was hired nyc brd of education gave me a temporary license for a year… which expires on 8/31 does anyone know how can i still keep my job if i don;t pass the CST.. any advice will be appreciated…i will post the questions soon for this test…
12 Jul 08
4:02 pm
Sanj,
If you go to the state website, you can apply for an time extension. They almost always give one extension per person.
Good luck!
13 Jul 08
11:33 am
for the map question…with different areas labelled around the world with roman numerals..
was it deserts? or steppe?
to me it looked like mojave, sahara and australian deserts…but after looking at maps I’m not sure…could be Steppe??????
what did you all pick
13 Jul 08
3:14 pm
For the Map question, was it (a and B) glacier or gulf stream?
13 Jul 08
3:14 pm
How about the Frederick Douglass question?
13 Jul 08
3:17 pm
Why is there the annual flooding of the Nile River in ancient egypt?
I put economics
13 Jul 08
5:49 pm
How about the ‘chicano’ question?
13 Jul 08
5:55 pm
what was that all about? LOL
13 Jul 08
7:29 pm
glacier
deserts
fredrick douglass i put menatally ills ( i heard it somw where)
flood question i put it provided economic and organization
13 Jul 08
8:48 pm
Gulf Stream affects the climate from Florida to New Foundland and Western Europe…
Besides slavery…Frederick Douglas was an advocate of women’s rights
Nile River flooding was organization
Desert or Steppe?
13 Jul 08
8:53 pm
Sanj,
The site will not allow me to post the info.
You need to google new york state education department teach online services. Create an account if you don’t already have one, then click on “teach online services” and under “applying for a certifcate” you will see a link to “applying for a time extension”
good luck
14 Jul 08
7:43 am
I put for Frederick Douglass-womens rights, gulf stream effects and the nile river economic and organiztion,
21 Jul 08
8:13 am
Has anyone signed up for Aug 23 test?? I did I know I didnt dow ell ont he essay…
21 Jul 08
8:14 am
havent seen Ryan latley??
21 Jul 08
10:33 pm
Does anyone know if the essay is the crucial part of the CST? I’ve been stressed out with this exam. This was my fourth time taking it.
22 Jul 08
2:23 pm
Jen,
The prior posts explain the essay is worth 10%. i compiled a study doc, if anyone wants me to send it to them, let me know (@aol). its based on the info you all contributed to this site and things i researched. no clue if it will help but its a start. ill be out of commission for a few days (surgery) so give me until the weekend to get back to you all. im taking it 8/23 as well: #4.
22 Jul 08
4:15 pm
Hello Dawn,
Thank you so much for responding to my inquiry. I was nervous about the essay, as some tell me it’s important to concentrate on it. Can you please tell me how I can reach you via email? I have AOL, too.
Good luck on your surgery. God bless.
22 Jul 08
6:59 pm
J,
I’m hoping 4th time will be a charm. dmp1929@aol.com-just put CST in the subject and please only those who truly want to help each other out, feel free to contact me.
I feel the same way about the essay & the entire test no matter what people say to try and make me feel better. Only we really understand how miserable this test is
thanks.
d
23 Jul 08
6:08 am
Ryan it is Laura and I sent you an email and you can email me back because I didnt post my email on this sit thanks to certain jackasses
I am taking it August 23rd as well..I dont know if I passed or not but I probaly didnt
23 Jul 08
10:41 pm
dmp1929, I was wondering if you would be willing to send me that study guide you compiled. I’ve been looking through the large amount of postings on this page, and this test has begun to scare me more and more. I’m taking the social studies cst for the first time on August 23, and I want to be as prepared as possible. My email is nicktolleson@yahoo.com
31 Jul 08
12:16 pm
this site has been very helpful to many people. Laura, dont let other people push you away from a great thing. You and Ryan have been very helpful to many people, including myself. I too will be taking teh test in August again!!! I hope that you two will reconsider and come back to help all of us who are struggling too! Good Luck! Hope the essays discussed will be on the upcoming test!!!!!
01 Aug 08
3:02 am
i totally agree with wendy, ryan carm Kristina laura all were really helpful… carm and kristina finally passed. I am sure ryan will pass this time. I am kind of shaky i don;t know if i will make it. Who cares i already lost my job lastweek due this fken test. i am so pissed………
01 Aug 08
3:06 am
hey anybody from astoria or brooklyn here..let me know we can grab a drink and cry about this exam…
01 Aug 08
3:11 am
hey can we list the essay topics along with when did you have this essay? for example
feb 23 it was on loyalist vs thomas paine
april ( i didn’t take it ) so far seems like it was on french men of rights v persian code
may ( African nationalism)
july ( war of 1812)s
so we can pick essay’s that has more chance to be on the exam!!!! anyone…
01 Aug 08
6:09 am
The Essays maybe on Indian Removal Act/Trail of Tears, Imperial Japan and Chinese Revolution, So ihave been studying those two for now and still studying from XAM study guide This is my seventh time taking the test and I will tell you all the essays that I have had.
Ryan scrolled through this chat and found that they repeat the essays not in the same order. So try to study the topics that were already on it.. Cant hurt..
**Sanj, I live in Suffolk County but I will drink to our crisis..LOL
01 Aug 08
3:22 pm
Sanj,
I live in Brooklyn and drink/cry about it every nite but I’ll meet for a drink and to over my study notes if you want.
01 Aug 08
4:19 pm
I took it in May and it was African nationalism. I heard the same about the two eesays to review for August! I have til February to pass or I am in trouble!! I am in Nassau County so I am not far either! I will drink plenty to our crisis! LOL
03 Aug 08
6:09 pm
guys i was looking at the exam guide for ap civics and found most the civic questions on exam from the pratice exam on the back it was the kaplan us gov and politics 2007 edition. lets plan a day where we all can meet .. and cry
03 Aug 08
6:23 pm
questions i remmember from the last test
which software a person would use something about data software, microsoft something
comparing japan and us and what kind of graph can be used line, timeline, pie chart ect
the hub question again
a graph which talks about who’s economic idea represented at the graph.. marxist, modern, key, thelmus etc
the question on soviet and us relation with primary two documentsr
us and latin american relation according to a writer from nicaragua
the role of three brances especially the judicial and legislatue branch
command vs pure market economy
two business on lay off why one company would still allow benifits and why the other won’t care
primary document questions on african american tradition in us .choices were each groups should write their own history, history sometimes changed by opinion, an outsider may write the non biased history about a group
the question on price index on a chart price on one side and years on the other
who were the maine federalist figures
What was one of the majot arguments during the constitutional constitution
Missouri compromise why was it important
i will think more and try to put more questions
05 Aug 08
5:54 pm
I wish you all the best! I know what it means to have a job on the line if you do not pass the CST. I am waiting pending results for my CST this coming Monday, 8/11/08. I was offered a teaching position, but again it depends on my score. I would be happy with the 220.
06 Aug 08
10:31 pm
Trying to work on essay. Anyone have suggestions for key things to know for chinese revolution and japanese imperialism?
09 Aug 08
7:56 am
Wendy,
If you scroll through the blog, you will see key things people have already added about china and japan as well as a few websites to get useful info
Jen,
How’d it go?
11 Aug 08
11:14 am
Good luck to everybody today on the results.
11 Aug 08
11:44 am
I wish you all the best! I know it is a struggle, but hang in there…it’s all worth it. The scores will be posted today at 4:00 p.m. I will let you all know how I did. Again, I wish you all the best and pray that good news will be posted on this site later on. God bless!!!
11 Aug 08
12:45 pm
check now…my scores have already been emailed to me and I can check them on the site too. I passed with a 256. Thanks to everyone on here who has contributed all of the questions & advice. Good luck everyone!
11 Aug 08
1:15 pm
I did not pass. I am so happy for you Steve! Best wishes!
11 Aug 08
1:59 pm
Hey guys i passes with 234.. i am happy however i already lost my position but i am relieved i hope everybody do well ..i will be here helpin people out often… don’t loose touch guys and good luck
11 Aug 08
2:10 pm
Hey Sanj or Steve
I failed again any ideas or helpful hints to help me pass next time.
Thanks
11 Aug 08
2:19 pm
Steve and Sanj,
Congrats!!! What is your secret?
Sorry Jen; are you taking it the 23rd?
d
11 Aug 08
3:49 pm
I can not afford it right now. I will wait until October to take it again. For now, I will substitute. You have all been an encouragement to me. I was blessed to have found this support group. My best to you all. Let’s stay in contact.
11 Aug 08
10:16 pm
Hey,
I might change it to October as well; I’m not sure I’ve dedicated enough time. I’ll definitely keep you posted and anything else new I might find out, I’ll send your way.
Be strong girl!! We can do it!!
11 Aug 08
10:21 pm
Thankd, D! Yes, we have to stay strong…I look forward to staying in touch with you. I could use the support. I will continue studying.
11 Aug 08
10:39 pm
I am taking it on the 23rd. I will let you all know what the essay was and any questions I can remember!!
12 Aug 08
7:53 am
Thank you, Wendy. I am trying to feel better, but somehow feel discouraged. I failed it 4 times.
12 Aug 08
6:06 pm
i think best way to pass the exam is to prepare for three sections good history, civics, and economics, social studies research questions you cannot prepare for so as geography but it is good know the basic geography. prepare for the 13 essay you will find in this site. go over the questions on the site. for the essay do exactly what they want do not make it long or confusing keep it simple. there are lots of questions about the constitution and forms of government. also i have some of the essay written that were in the past exam so anybody who needs them let me know your emails. also the california cst exam follow events from the test study them. you will do well.
12 Aug 08
10:07 pm
Thanks for the info Sanj, it is much appreciated!
d
12 Aug 08
11:34 pm
this is for dawn and jen,
Guys just take the exam for 23rd you never know you might pass and even if you fail, it only increases your chances to pass and get your certification, i would suggest get money from somewhere charge your card or borrow it from someone but take the exam.. one of the 13 essay might be in this exam i am 85% positive. again take it on 23rd and good luck.
13 Aug 08
7:27 am
Thanks Sanj! I’m going to see what I can cram in by the deadline to change the date. I’ll keep everyone posted!
d
13 Aug 08
10:35 pm
Hey Sanj.
After getting a dismal 189 on my last attempt, I’m feeling really discouraged….and nervous, considering I’m taking it again on the 23rd. I scored a horrible 100 on the essay section.
If you could email me some of preps for the essay questions that you have written in the past, I would forever be greatful. I’m so lost and worried and don’t know what to do.
Your help would be GREATLY appreciated…
My email is: quik4life2003@yahoo.com
14 Aug 08
1:35 pm
I passed with 262.
15 Aug 08
12:37 am
Sanj, thank you for your encouragement. I will reconsider taking the exam on the 23rd. Please stay in touch!
15 Aug 08
1:27 pm
Was thinking about taking the exam on the 23rd. However, after reading these comments I guess I should prep a little first. Does it make any sense to take this thing w/o any prep. at all…just to get a feel for the exam or I is what I’m reading the “feel” I’m looking for? You all have me very confused.
Reading through all the comments I don’t see a strong trend one way or another by NYSTCE. However, there seems to be a trend regarding the essay topics. Would this be true?
15 Aug 08
2:10 pm
Hi Will,
In my opinion, I will definitely prep for the CST. Did you already register for the CST on the 23rd?
15 Aug 08
3:33 pm
All taking exam on Aug 23. I would highly recomend that you all do the essay first. By the time you finished the mc questions your brain is fried and you are thinking to hard to write a profound essy. The answer for the essay is right in front of you , you all have to create a story with the information given. Keep it simple. Think back to when you were in junior high school. This is not a college report that the nystce is looking for. Does anyone know the correct hub question and kearny oil answer about micro economics /scarcity. What was the map with the roman numerals about. Ithought they were steppes, but many believe desserts.
15 Aug 08
4:04 pm
To all that passed the July test espescially SANj , congrats. Dont 4 get about us who are still trying. New York state issues temporary license on a 2 year basis from what I believe. This extension has to be a valid reason. It sucks that a career can be on the line thanks to this test. All should look at the california teaching cst web site, they have great questions in their prep guide, which is way better than the nystce guide/bulletin. Hey Alex I want to be like you 262 wow. You rocked it!!!! What is the key to passing this exam. What group of people came to America 1800s ? (not puerto ricans they came after world war 2 in large quantities i think Irish due to potato famine disease ) People from Puerto Rico settled in northeast urban centers (New York City dude) Cultural diffussion question is when peple brought their customs and way of life with them to America. People from Alaska-mockinsins, African slaves /gullah language, something about when a person wakes up in the morning they can thank someone from norway for developing glass. Frederick Douglass/Abolitionist associated with the womens suffrage movement. Martin L king jr. is associated with Ghandi from India based on non violence. Brush up on checks and balances and the poweres that each branch of usa govt relates too. New York state 40degrees lat 74 degrees long . EErie canal helped midwest states get products quicker and helped spawn the industrial revolution. Dont tread on me picture with snake broken up into pieces colonial togetherness based on French /Indian war . Ben Franklin was the illustrator. All who PASSed , does anyone remember the HUB question answer. Was that geography or economics. AB ac e interferes , what is the bloody answer. Harlem Rennaissance helped African American arts flourish in America. James Baldwin, (poet) Langston hughes (poet) Paul Robeson (actor) all came out of this movement. Bush question fromlast test , he does not want to repeat vietnam war versus Iraq war. Soldiers with hnd behind back. California alows you to only repeat the section you fail not take the bloody test again like Nueva York. (DRATS) This test is a crap shoot. So many pass the first time but MANY Fail more than ONCE !!!!! The x factor is MONEY for the nystce 4 sure !!!! Please post any accurate info that you would like to share, this is not a competition to see who knows more info than each other but a true brainstorming technique for all of us to PASS !!!! Previous members please continue to help, you all know the feeling about this exam. Congrads to all who passed in july. You all cant let this test ruin your career goals, it is attainable to conquer this test. I will be writing 23rd of Aug 4 da Last TIMe!!!!!!
15 Aug 08
4:27 pm
Phoenix-Louisianna= Arid-Subtropical . New York formed through erosion. First colony in northeast PLymouth. EErie Canal spwaned trading routes with midwest. Chiefdom=Kinship. Ceasar Chavez=migrant farm workers rights. Labor Unions want better pay and working conditions/Samuel Gompers ? Eldrely voting patterns in usa tend to vote more than young voters. (That might change this YEAR) ha ha. Topography=South America. Know 14 15 16 Ammendments of the constitution. Know what resources are important for research. Particular primary resources that examine the exact time and location of an event. examples of primary resources like newspaper articles , notes written by a person. Primary resources are the now happenings not later on. Germany and Ireland had the greates amount of immigrants to USA 1820-1860. (NOT Puerto Ricans like someone previously listed on this web site) Puerto Ricans and people from Guam did not enjoy the fruits of labor until USA gave them territorial governship. Also Puerto Ricans used airline travel as a primary resource of traveling to urabn centers in the northeast (NYcity aka spanish Harlem came out of this transformation) . Land oppression = push pull factor fort dutch . Deforrestation= temperature wamth ,global warming. Adam Smith associated with law of supply and demand. Phyllis Schafly=womens activist. Senneca meeting = womens rights issues. African Americans migrated from south to north urban areas to wok in factories. Even though cotton was king in the south at the time. Brooklyn, ElPaso,Mass are associated with westward development not Native American cultural characteristics. I will be with you all up until aug 22nd, feel free to add any insights u all have for this exam that we must PASS.
16 Aug 08
11:16 am
Russell,
can you post the links confirming the answers to the following questions?
1. South America question, all my research points toward climate in determining population settlement and not topography.
2, push and pull factor question is Dutch opression? I always picked Irish
16 Aug 08
11:37 am
Hey Mary, I will go with climate instead of topography. The push pull factor is the question with the box chart. I will go with Irish due to the potato famine/disease . Mary can you validate the answer for me. Thanks. Check out the california teacher exam website. Very similar to nyscte.
16 Aug 08
11:53 am
Hey Sanj . I tried to email you and it was rejected. Please post some information . I am hoping the essay is Trail of tears. May be Japan Imperialism. I truly believe the hub answer is ac . Hey Mary most of the links for the answers came from cst post and research ofthe question. Someone post the link for the entire california exam, but that is impossible. If it is out there oh well. Check out some regents prep web sites also. Hey Sanj , what is the secret to passing this test. I see that you overcame this test after a let down, but you bounced back , when you could have quit. Kudos !!!! Sanj do you agree with Mary choice for the questions I posted. She feels push pull factor is Irish Immigration instead of Dutch oppresion. Anyone out there can truly assume the correct answer.
17 Aug 08
1:57 am
Irish immigration in rght push factors are when we look for new oppertunities and pull are things that pulls us to different places so it is irish immigration.
i think the answer is ac is closer. do not choose E intefere with ac and d i believe.
for the essay i would definately study the followings
Trail of tears that is Jackson account vs Indians
Know the basics
FDR vs Hoover
Thucydides vs pericles..
remmember last one was on us history so this one might be on world history.
also for civics get an AP exam book from the library, economics know the basic temrs..also an ap economics exam book will help.
US history read the barrons regents review book get the red one from 2007 it is very concise and small.
if you can answer these three sections good and get at least a 180 on the essay you guys will pass
remmember it is civics, economics, and history( specially us more than world)…
Africa in terms of world history know facts.
and cold war effects on the world.
17 Aug 08
2:08 am
oh another thing on the essay just put some solid facts about that time period/events thats supported each persons point of view. make sure you analyze them carefully read it over over and over.. and over you can make sense out of it just from readign them. agan keep it very simple.. just to the point. Never include unnecessary information do not try to connect it with today.
intro :Why each person wrote the document.
Body : events/beliefs affected first guy. Why is the second guy suppoerting him or against him
Conclusion: What impacts they have.
Thats it. 240. on the essay.
17 Aug 08
2:12 am
sorry people ..japan and china.. is important there is a good link ryan posted up there. concise it know the solids.
17 Aug 08
8:25 am
Sanj,
You are so awesome for giving these great hints-especially now when it’s crunch time. No more breaks; I’ll be studying every night before I go to bed for the next 5 nights….
We can do it!! and when we do; we MUST meet for drinks to celebrate!!!!!
17 Aug 08
9:00 am
Thanks 4 the essay setup Sanj.
17 Aug 08
9:04 am
I do have a question though, my research is not clear as to why Thucydides and Pericles were rivals; does it have to do with democracy solely?
thanks
17 Aug 08
9:06 am
To all please do the essay first. Set up = 4 paragraphs only. 1 paragraph = intro, state what is happening on A HISTORICAL situation. 2nd paragraph compare and contrast 1st writer belief. 3rd paragraph 2nd writer belief and stance. The last 4th paragraph is the conclusion of what you feel about the article. Guys that is the essay in a nutshell . Goodluck. Thanks Sanj 4 da imput.
17 Aug 08
9:07 am
N.Y stae issues cert extension up to 2 years on a 1 year basis if you qualify. 50 Bucks to the state to keep your job.
17 Aug 08
9:13 am
New York state questions- Eerie canal, Immigration of Immigrants to northeast urban areas ( ny city spanish Harlem) New york location 40 degrees lat 74 degrees long. What was the tannyelect votng system ? Native American tribes. Lastly el paso, brooklyn are important to westward culture expansion not Native American origin. Eroson formed ny state geo. Push pull factor= Irish thanks sanj!!!! 1800’s which group came to usa ?
17 Aug 08
9:24 am
As far as extensions; according to the state of of july 2008, they were only allowing one extension per person per license. unless you have a real good medical reason, you are only getting one year. trust me; this is the year I’m working on my extension.
17 Aug 08
9:24 am
Political Cartoons are on the exam which are repeated. Last exam had a picture of a lage mouth with the three branches of government talking out of the side of their mouth, does anyone remember what that picture was about. The half horse and train picture represents capital vs labour. All please know about women suffrage and the creation of labor unions (better pay and working conditions) . The new york state regents prep is wonderful. Also the california teaching prep cst on line is great too. Similar to nystce prep book with more questions. California and NY use the same test company. The California test seems harder, but in Cali you only repeat the subarea you fail, not the whole test like new York !!!!!! $$$$ all of you who have conquered this exam beside Sanj , please Help. Remember once upon a time you were all in my SHOES. Brainstorming is the best technique 4 da test. Honestly you really cant study for the TEST. PRAY !!! Anyone in NEW york city willing to meet for a study group be4 sat exam ? When I Pass I am throwing a HUGE Puff Daddy Hampton stlye PARTY . Smile !!!!!
17 Aug 08
9:32 am
The extension process is up to two years, but you must apply once a year. When you apply and they grant you the extension it will be only for one school year , they dont give you the obligated 2 full years off the back . You must meet the requirements within a year and if not re apply. The extensions are granted for a total of only 2 years. 1 per year. Trust Me !!!! Pass the test and you wont have to worry about an extension. Put all your marbles into the test not the extension.
17 Aug 08
9:34 am
Russell,
Quick questions; how long have you been teaching and what grade level do you teach?
17 Aug 08
9:45 am
CA test prep
17 Aug 08
9:45 am
click on my name
17 Aug 08
9:51 am
The calif test prep i believe is csnet web site. It is similar to the nystce test book. Dmp1929 r u taking the exam next sat.
17 Aug 08
9:52 am
DMP1929- hAVE YOU EVER TAKEN THE EXAM ?
17 Aug 08
10:17 am
R:Here’s my background:
I have been teaching 8th grade american history for 7 and 1/2 years; 2 in private school and 5 and 1/2 in public. Not only did I not take education in my undergrad; I started teaching late in life so I waited until I took my Masters in Secondary Ed to take the exam. I am a sucky test taker on top of all the other factors that I have against me and sad to say, like many of the others who write on this site, I have failed the test 3 times. Next weekend will be the 4th time I am taking it. Let me clarify because you did not understand what I meant, my license expired 8/08 so this school year, I will be working under the 1 and only extension the state will ever grant me; trust me, I have spoken to several people in Albany and I’m very aware that if I don’t pass this test by 8/31/09, I lose my provisional ss license.
My job? No because I also have met the requirements for the middle school generalist license and although I’m not happy about 175 hours of continuous education every 5 years, I will do what it takes to keep my position; I need to pay a mortgage. Me and the SS CST have a vendetta against each other and now it’s a matter of pride. There is nothing better then having a permanent license and I am going to pass this test no matter how many times I have to take it with the help of many people on this site that I have been studying with as well as the huge study doc we created and the 3 CA test sample booklets I printed and cant forget my Cliff Notes, Barron Books and Spark Charts. I have linked the CA test prep site to my name so if you click on my name it will take those people there who wanted to check it out but did not find it posted on this site.
Those who think they can take this test without prep-i wish them all the best and I’m jealous if they can do it. Its possible if you are a history major right out of college; I’ve seen it done. I am not as stated above and this test is mentally draining; one of the hardest out of all the CSTs because the content is so large.
I hope my history with this test will clear up any questions you have.
17 Aug 08
10:29 am
DMP- 1929. WE ARE IN THE SAME SHIP. aLL i NEED IS THE CONTENT EXAM AND i CAN fIANLLY GET MY PERMANENT LICENSE. cANT WAIT !!! WE WILL BEAT THE HECK OUT OF THE CST NEXT WEEK. dONT WORRY SO MUCH . bE CALM AND STUDY. wE WILL PASS TRUST ME.
17 Aug 08
10:32 am
R,
I hope so and like I said above; when we do-we need to celebrate. Off to take a study break–
d
17 Aug 08
11:33 am
OKAY D . i WILL LOG BACK ON LATER ON TONIGHT. dO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK ? nEW YORK STATE QUESTIONS EERIE CANAL IROQUOIS IMMIGRATION, NEW YORK LOCATION sTUDY NEW YORK HISTORY IT HELPS TO GETTHE EASY QUESTIONS RIGHT TO MAKE UP FOR THE HARD QUESTIONS. kNOW WHAT MANIFEST dESTINY IS ABOUT AND WHAT IT RELATES TOO. mANIFEST dESTINY GAVE AMERICA ABILITY TO ESTABLISHED NEW LANDS WITHIN USA. eXAMPLE CALI AQQUIRING MEXICO. tHE HUB QUESTION ANSWERR IS AC WHEN U SEE IT. tHE lA rAZA uNIDA IS A MEXICAN SOCIAL GROUP TRYING TO PRESERVE MEXICAN CULTURE IN usa. aLSO EARLY SERF SOCIETIES CREATED MANORS FOR THE ABILITY TO LIVE IN A SELF SUFFICIENT WORLD. kNOW plymouth COLONY AND ITS PURPOSE. bACKCOUNTRY ALSO ? pRES tRUMAN ASSOCIATED WITH COMMUNIST VIEW OF sOVIET uNION. bRAINSTORM !!!!
17 Aug 08
11:36 am
kNOW 13 14, 15. AND 16 AMMENDMENTS TO THE USA CONSTITUTION. rEGARDING TO eQUAL rIGHTS GRANTED BY THE LAW OF THE LAND.
17 Aug 08
5:16 pm
Sanj.. the barrons book your talking about.. is it the one with roughly 55 pages ??
thanks
18 Aug 08
1:06 am
anyone know if NYS asks a lot (if any) questions on history before there really was history? i.e. the ice age, bronze age, etc…
Passed on taking the exam on the 23rd…not enough time to do any kind of prep. Need to take the LAST at the same time, actually 1 hour after I finish the CST.
Need to bang out both tests to matriculate into the masters program….and need to do this by the Dec. 31…gives me two shots at this test.
Purchased one review book so far, but does not seem to offer a whole heck of a lot. Other than this site, which is outstanding, does anyone have another book they would recommend purchasing?
Anyone know of board similar to this which concentrates on the LAST? I hate math!
18 Aug 08
1:37 am
Couple to stupid questions in regards to the terminology that you are using.
The push pull factor is the question with the box chart…..WHAT CHART ARE YOU ALL TALKING ABOUT???
tHE HUB QUESTION ANSWERR IS AC WHEN U SEE IT…..WHAT IS HUB AND AC???
Sorry for the dumb questions.
I would also like to try and contribute a little when I see something that might help.
Don’t for get that blacks in the South migrated to North not just for jobs but away from lynching…Remember Jim Crow, which was suppose to be abolished with Brown v Board of Ed, but wouldn’t be until Johnson pushed through JKF’s Civil Rights bill in 1964. …Thanks to MLK.
The war with Mexico wasn’t all about Manifest Destiny, however, the U.S. was certainly displaying an imperialistic attitude, particularly after the Trail of Tears much earlier. Recall how and why the war started and how it started. Polk basically dared the Mexicans to start something, which even U.S. Grant suggests. The war was another significant element during the buildup of the Civil War. Wilmont Provsio suggest that any territory taken as a result of the war would be free…Senate shots this down and the Free Soil Party develops…another pre-cursor to the Civil War.
18 Aug 08
7:58 am
Will,
Take some time to and through the postings; there are many books mentioned. Me personally, I’m using the most recent Barron’s books for World History & Geography and American History & Geography. I also have used spark charts on Economics, and Cliff Notes test prep books on the same subject areas as well. I, as well as a few others have purchased the Xam brand NYS SSCST prep book and have found manny errors in it so I would not recommend it. You can also visit the CA SS Test prep website because they have great resources as well. Looking through the postings will give you all this information.
Many of us have done our own research on the topics listed on this site and well as the essays. I would not copy anyones answers unless you research them first because there are many incorrect answers listed and let’s face it; we have all failed for a reason-wrong answers. The group I study with created our own research doc and use the book and sites as review. I won’t know until the I take the test and get the scores if it worked but I can tell you, I used to open the review books and not know a thing. Last night I took 3 World History practice regents and I’m proud to say I only got 3 answers wrong. So yes, the info on this site is extremely helpful but you need to take time pulling it all together in a way what helps you understand it.
As far as your question about pre-historic times, I do not recall seeing questions on that subject area but I would not out it pass the state to through a few on there. Seems the test changes a lot more then the other CSTs and they pull stuff out of every corner.
Will you be taking it in October? Good luck and once again good luck to everyone taking it this weekend.
d
18 Aug 08
8:03 am
Thanks Will for your response. We all need to think together. Thanks for your imput. Hey I got some new info from some bloggers who are in this situation (cst) . The Irish is definately push pull factor. Nelson Mandela was influenced by Mohandas Ghandhi, not mlking jr. (Sorry) when I checked my score sub area I lost some points in the history sectionn. That question is a toss up between history and civics. Any help deciding sub area of that question , please post. The South American question relating to geography of land is TOPOGARPHY. Test is 5 days guys, Lets stat to buckle down. We all will defeat the CST . The hub question will is an economics question regarding an airline hub cordinants ( i Think) . Economics , know supply of law and demand. Yeah Will the last test sucks also. Good Luck.
18 Aug 08
8:14 am
Hey guys. On the July cst test there was a question about Mexican natives who migrate to America to keep close ties with their Mexiacan heritage while living in America. Does anyone have any imput on that question. It was something regarding chicanos (wow). Thanks will for the mlking wrong answer. I can see that I got that question wrong because I choose Martin King Jr. instead of Nelson Mandela. You see how the test can trick you. They throw choices at you that can go both ways, but you all have to watch for key words. Kudos wil . Also womens right movement was sparked by the American fight for slavery to abolish. The Senecca Womens right conference was an attempt for womens rights to be discusssed for a change . Does anyone have any history of the formation of labor unions ?
18 Aug 08
8:22 am
Hey guys. Anuy one who took the cst and PASSED have any memory of any political cartoons . They usually have one or two on the test. The only one I can remember is the train and half horse, which I believe was labor v capital ? The other was the face of a man talking out the side of his face and the three branches of government have different view about a situation .( I am trying to remember so please anyone help !!!! Thanks . Hey Sanj where you been. Dont leave us !!!!! Sanj- do you have any imput onthe political cartoons- Thanks
18 Aug 08
8:35 am
Russell,
Can you tell me where you found your answer for the South America question? I’m having a hard time verifying the correct answer. Thanks.
Also, my study group and I found ample research that points to Ghandi’s teachings similar to MLK Jrs. so if you can fill me in on that one as well, I would appreciate it.
As far a labor unions, it depends on what you want to know. The unions started to form during the 2nd Industrial Union (around 1870s). Knights of Labor & American Federation of Labor (AFL) are the first 2. Terence V. Powderly, Samuel Gompers, and Mary Harris Jones are important people who formed and fought for the rights of the industrial workers. You also have some important events such as the Haymarket Riot and the Homestead and Pullman Strikes.
18 Aug 08
9:10 am
hey D . One of the bloggers said that king was influenced by Ghandi but did not lead like ghandi. Very confused, i am going to stay with King and Gahndi more than Mandela. Remember that Mandela was in Jail for a long period of time. More readings I research they make similar inferences with king and ghandhi rather than mandela and ghandi. Also D, what was the criteria for joining the Knights of Labor. Men only or women and men. (minorities ?) I am leading toward men only at that period of time. Also key event to labor unoins was the fire at the shirt factory that killed many women who worked in clothing factories. Yes d that does not sound right ghandi and mandela over king and ghandi. historical events always quote King with his practices of non violence with ghandi. Thanks. This is y this site can b helpful.
18 Aug 08
9:18 am
King and Ghandi are similar in nonviolence actions to get change for their cultures. Not Mandela ! Any one disagree !
18 Aug 08
9:20 am
Chacks and Balances for the us govt KNOW !!!!
18 Aug 08
9:24 am
I have a book on MLK, and he was absolutely influenced by Gandhi…both built their reputation on non-violence.
According to MLK, “Then I came upon the life and teachings of Mohandas Gandhi. As I read his works I became deeply fascinated by his campaigns of nonviolet resistance. The whole Ganhian concept of satyagraha was profoundly significant to me.”
“Martin Luther KIng Jr., Malcolm X, and the the Civil Rights Struggle of the 1950s and 1960s,” p. 43
I think that says it all. Wouldn’t you agree?
18 Aug 08
10:02 am
Russel, you are thinking of the AFL….Knights was open to everyone…black/white, men/women, and skilled and non-skilled.
Triangle Shirtwaist fire was a major factor during the labor and women’s suffrage movement. ILGWU was heavily recruiting women into their union and had a major beef with Triangle before the fire…got much worse after the fire.
18 Aug 08
10:46 am
Thanks Will. So we gonna go with King was influenced by ghandi. Not Mandela influenced by ghandi’s nonviolence practices. Also rember that mandela was in prison for many years so how could he lead effectively like King. Most historical subjects always relate to king and Ghandi in the same way as leaders. This is how the cst words their questions and answers to throw u off. Even though Mandela is a great choice but not the correct. Hey will brush up on your primary resources. Know what they are used for. What type of resource might a researcher use to find out about the Assasination of Dr. King ? Great example of thetype of question that is ask . On the test for choices of ghandi the give malcom x, king ,mandela and some one else who is irrelavant tothe question.
18 Aug 08
10:58 am
They give about 5 African American history questions also. Birmingham letter from king, Frederick Douglass asociation with abolition of slavery, womens suffrage is tied in with frederick douglass question, There is a long reading essay about web dubois and the talented 10th situation, harlem rennaissance influences arts and literature that flourished in Harlem N.Y. There might b one easy question concerning the African Slave trade or the economics of southern plantaions in the south . Know what the antebellum movement was ? I think it refers to the African American man transition from slavery to freedom . (i Think) know cultural diffusion too. Slaves brought their african cultures with them in the form of music, story telling, hunting and diet to preserve their closeness with Africa in America. Dred Scott know the importance of his struggle with slavery. Missouri Compromise also, break it down . Lastly the migration of southern blacks to the north looking for jobs in the factories abandon southern farming work.
18 Aug 08
11:06 am
What type of tools supportd agriculture in America to flourished ? (machinery) Know the importance of the printing press. The cotton gin place in agriculture. Enslaved Africans purpose relating to agriculture of tobacco in the south. More slaves were needed because the profit to export tobacco was a money maker. more bodies were needed to work on the farms. Stress on the formation of the 13 colonies. Backcountry know what it is.
18 Aug 08
11:25 am
President Kennedy response to spread of communism in Cuba ? Bush idea of not repeating another vietnam in iraq. Truman asociation with communism. Pres lincoln and slavery issues. Andrew Jackson -trail of tears (forced migration)
18 Aug 08
12:30 pm
To all look at previous american new york history exams for high school regents. Excellent resource with answers. Great tool to study from.
18 Aug 08
12:32 pm
Taking a 2 hour break. be back later on. All feel free to add any new info. Thanks !!!!!
18 Aug 08
12:35 pm
another thing to consider; President Bush and the U.S. Gov’t just recently removed Mandela and his organization from the Terrorist Watch List.
18 Aug 08
1:05 pm
Russell, thanks for heads-up on the talented tenth. Never really paid too much attention to it. You can see that Dubois was certainly influenced by Booker T. Washington. So, NYS thinks the talented 10 is important than the NAACP?
Dred Scot, Miss. Comp, Kan-Neb Act, John Brown, H. Stowe and Uncle Tom, Bleeding Kansas, William Lloyd Garrison, elections of 1854 and 60, and of course F. Douglas all contributors to the development of the Civil War.
As for the war itself - Fort Sumter, Sherman’s March to the Sea, Gettysburg (turning point of the war), Emancipation Proclamation, Richmond (U.S. Grant), and Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. I would think that these are the important points during the war.
18 Aug 08
1:09 pm
Does NYS get into the Protestant Reformation, Enlightenment, Rousseau, early explorers, Triangle Trade, etc…
18 Aug 08
4:21 pm
Hey guys,
Sorry, I was doing my studying at the beach
Both labor unions: open to everyone but the first ones were not that successful. Collective bargaining is an important term to know. Triangle Shirtwaist Fire-huge for labor unions but occurred later then the time period I was referring to.
I’m def going with Ghandi and topography.
W-it’s hard to tell if those specific things will be on the test; that is what makes it so hard–it can/does include everything. Just study the basics.
R: You referring to the Great Migration?
I’m off to dinner and study later on tonight–I’ll be online late if anyone is around.
d
18 Aug 08
4:50 pm
Can someone clarify what the Antebellum movement was? I can’t seem to find any info on it…
18 Aug 08
4:54 pm
Peter,
My SS text doesn’t have it but I looked on wikipedia; it has a brief explanation:
In United States history and historiography, “antebellum” is commonly used, in lieu of “pre-Civil War,” in reference to the period of increasing sectionalism that led up to the American Civil War. In that sense, the Antebellum Period is often considered to have begun with the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854, though it is sometimes stipulated to extend back as early as 1812. The period after the Civil War is called the “Postbellum,” or Reconstruction, era.
18 Aug 08
6:31 pm
hey guys, just refer to the antebellum period as a time when african americans were trying to survive post slavery issues. Web Dubois and Booker T Washington came out of this era to promote post slavery issues for blacks living in America. It talks about the plight of the African American citizen post slavery and the conditions faced . So we are all going with ac for the hub question and mlking jr ideas equal to ghandi ’s non violent actions. It is definately not Mandela. Does anyone have any imput to the political cartoons questions given previously. Sanj Where r u ?
18 Aug 08
6:34 pm
Does any one have any information on any political cartoons given on this exam previously. I can only remember the picture with the horse and train. i think it represented labourv capitalism. The face with the 3 mouths also . ANYONE have a clue.
18 Aug 08
6:41 pm
Dont worry Dawn. IMA make sure you pass this time. We will get through this. Got my extension today in the mail. Wow! i had to sweat out the entire summer for some feedback. What a summer I had. Kudos to new york dept of ed. One week b4 school start and I get my extension. WOW. I was getting nervous, but i knew I was going to get it. I am sure they wouldn’t deny me a week before we report, that would have sucked. Kudos to nys certification. They will grant you a extension only up to 2 years and that is it with a valid reason. You cant submit and say you cant pass the test. you need personal information regarding a hardship. i hope this information helps for those provisional license are expiring.
18 Aug 08
7:02 pm
It is a crap shoot to what information they put on the test peter. Just continue to brainstorm relevant info plus look at the information in the sub areas. That should help. The history section mostly short answer mc and chart questions. Geo same with arrows and directional points, study world maps and know long and lat correspondents.Economics, know chatrs and graphs and eco terms.Civics and citizenship mostly usa govt questions, role of each branch of government and constitution questions. Know the major ammendments to the constitution pertaining to rights of the people. Also womens suffrage movement. Social studies skills is self explanatory,basically short and long reading passages involving social studies. Quiz like questions.
18 Aug 08
7:04 pm
Wikipedia is great also.
18 Aug 08
7:09 pm
The essay well is an essay. narrow it down to 4 brief paragraphs. That is all . Please dont write a book report. They dont have time to read a report , just compare and contrast the two writers in that historical context. intro. first writer views,second writer views and last paragraph conclusion. That is it guys and you all will do well. TRUST ME !!!!!!
18 Aug 08
7:15 pm
I am about to take the CST-Social Studies for the first time. It has been 2 years since I have taken a college History course and I am scared to death of what to expect!! I have been reviewing with practice exams and I am beginning to feel incompetent! I am most worried about the writing part, so I was researching ways to review when I stumbled upon this blog (which is beginning to ease my mind). Does anyone have any tips or suggestions?? HELP!
18 Aug 08
7:18 pm
Ok.. For all those who are wondering about the Ghandi question… I remember the question asking whos teachings are SIMILAR to Ghandi’s…NOT who is influenced by his teachings. Martin Luther King WAS influenced by Ghandi. BUT Nelson Mandela used techniques similar to Ghandis…
So the answer I am going with is .. Nelson Mandela’s teachings are similar to those of Mahathma (Mohandas) Ghandi ….
check out this article …
The liberator of South Africa looks at the seminal work of the liberator of India
By NELSON MANDELA
…. Both Gandhi and I suffered colonial oppression, and both of us mobilized our respective peoples against governments that violated our freedoms.
…..
Gandhi remained committed to nonviolence; I followed the Gandhian strategy for as long as I could, but then there came a point in our struggle when the brute force of the oppressor could no longer be countered through passive resistance alone.
Here is the link ….
Good luck!!!
http://www.time.com/time/time100/poc/magazine/the_sacred_warrior13a.html
18 Aug 08
8:28 pm
Hi Jessica,
Try to scroll down to all the tips that has been posted. We are all trying to help one another and know what it’s like to feel scared. However, we will not give up…so you remain positive. It is your first exam … don’t be nervous. There are a lot of questions posted on this site that are usually repeated on the exam. Therefore, take advantage of it and try to study them. Good luck!
19 Aug 08
12:55 am
Hey D,
What version(s) of those Baron book r u using? Amazon has a whole bunch listed. R they any good?
19 Aug 08
7:41 am
Raj, thank you for clarifying the Mandela question. One has to pay careful attention on how the questions are asked.
Jen
19 Aug 08
7:51 am
thanks J; I try but once in a while those studid comments get to me.
w-my barrons books are from august 2005 thru august 2007; i got them on amazon as well. i also like the lay out of the cliff notes test prep books.
19 Aug 08
12:13 pm
Raj, thanks for the clarity. Not 4 nuthing i will pick mandela if I see it . The wording of that question is very tricky . It seems like a bonafide no brainer question , but the wording of it will throw u off. That is basically how this exam is. The content of the test is not that hard, but you have to read the questions VERY carefully. They give u choices that can both ways if you dont pay attention to key transitional words (like all mc exams) .
19 Aug 08
12:19 pm
Hey Raj , when did u pass the cst. Do you remember any political cartoon questions? The hub question refers to ac. I am sticking with that. What are the location of New York? should the correct answer be 40l 74lat degrees.
19 Aug 08
12:33 pm
russell - what do u mean by hub question refers to ac? I’ve seen this mentioned before, but for the life of me, I can’t figure out what you all are talking about
19 Aug 08
1:06 pm
Hey will it is hard to explain the question. I believe it is an economics question that sak you about an airline hub and its location of different cordinants that interfere. Anyway if you see the question which they ALWAYS repeat please choose the AC cordinants, not ab,e or none (i think that was the last choice. That is all I can work with 4 now.
19 Aug 08
1:09 pm
Hey Will have you taken the exam. If so , do you remember any political cartoons buddy.
19 Aug 08
4:40 pm
Russell - sorry man, haven’t walked the plank yet. You up this Saturday? I’ll do what I can to help you though. Ask away if you have any questions.
19 Aug 08
6:12 pm
Hey Guys..No worries!!
No russell have not passed this exam.. I hate to admit it but it will be my 7th time writing it on the 23 *ouch* and again *ouch*.
As for the political cartoon questions… there is one i do remember it is a picture of one big knight on a nice big horse, and another small man on a little dinky horse, and he is holding a sign that says labor…
I can’t remember the options but I know the answer is Business has advantages over labour.
As for the infamous hub question.. I always pick they are both closer to a major hub. A few of us have done extensive research and are confident that is the write answer.
Hope that helps …
20 Aug 08
1:46 am
i remmember one cartoon with three branches of the government as far as i remmember the question was about the role of the judicial branch.
Another one i remmember is not a cartoon but the economic cycle graph that shows relation beween the farms, household, income, and consumer. Another one is a drawing of a church a small road, and probably a small river and it asks which region the picture depicts - southern back country, new england.. etc i never know the right answer for this question.
I thought of another essay that might be important is the Imperialist and anti imperialist ambition/ argument between Issues between J. Ingenerio and U.S related with monroe doctrine
and feminist vs anti feminist arument during the post was era.
20 Aug 08
1:50 am
I also remmember the airline hib question its more like this which geoprahic factor a geographer would mostly like to consider when establishing a airport or something like this– am i recalling this question right?!!! it is always on the test.
20 Aug 08
1:53 am
I think the answer is Martin Luther King for gandhi
I had 268 on history part and i chose gandhi i don;t really know which is the right answer mandela or gandhi..
20 Aug 08
7:17 am
Can anyone give me ANY info on Jose? There is practically nothing online and what I found would never be related to the Monroe Doctrine.
ANYONE?
20 Aug 08
10:48 am
Sanj - not having the benefit of taking the exam before, I can only expand on your suggestion of the essay questions, however, I would think that if NYS wanted to explore imperialism and the Monroe Doctrine, that they might concentrate on post Spanish-American War. i.e. Cuba and the Platt Amend. or the Philippines…then again, I don’t have the benefit of taking the exam as of yet, but both seem like logical choices to me.
As for the feminist movement. I think that is a “smart” choice. Wilson had some interesting comments and women, like Alice Paul were huge during this era. It was a tug-a-war between nationalism and women’s rights against a war-time president. A very unpopular fight at the time with the war and all.
Which “Jose” are you referring too?
20 Aug 08
1:42 pm
Jose Ingenerios
(The feminism essay based on Phyllis Schlafly’s writings)
20 Aug 08
8:59 pm
I passed the test with 223. Thank you so much for all your help. Good luck…and Raj maybe your luck will come if you stop ditching people after they help you out…My word of advise. Stay away from her.. She leaches off of your information and then blocks you from msn.
20 Aug 08
9:11 pm
Can someone give a brief overview of the japanese and china tension.(essay ?) 3 Days away!!!
20 Aug 08
9:57 pm
Russell; did u see the posting about far up? Also, there are 2 sites a little further down that have some info on it.
d
20 Aug 08
9:59 pm
Russell - 1931 Mukden Incident (a lot like the Gulf of Tonkin), leading up to the incident was Jap. Imperialism inside China, Mukden Incident leads to Jap. taking over Machuria, Chiang does little to combat Jap. and their imperialistic presence, 1937 the Jap Invasion begins, Jap takes Bejing and heads to the GMD (Nationalist) Capital, Nanjing. From here we have the Rape of Nanjing…over 200K Chinese murdered and over 20K women raped. In a nutshell, the prob. with Jap and China was the same prob. that China had since the mid 19th century…Imperialism. A few doc’s you will want to research are: Washington Conference and 21 Demands. Both precursors to the Japanese Invasion. Some historians will point to either 1931 or 1937 as the true start of WWII. Compare the Rape of Nanjing to Germany entering Poland in 1939 and I’m certain you would agree.
20 Aug 08
10:05 pm
Russell - also look at the unfair treaties between China and many. Kicked off after the Opium Wars w/ England and continued up to WWII.
20 Aug 08
11:34 pm
Mary - just giving some highlights to select from. Concentrate on imperialism and that should do it.
21 Aug 08
9:11 am
I found this, Thought it might help a bit!
Latin American leaders did not meekly accept the unilateral assertion of interventionism, cloaked in the Monroe Doctrine, by the United States. On the contrary, diplomats from the region had a long history of denounced any outside intervention, whether from European powers or the US. In 1922, Argentine intellectual and nationalist JosĂ© Ingenieros (1877-1925) echoed SimĂłn BolĂvar’s call a century earlier, for a Latin American union to promote and protect the region’s interests. Three years later, leaders met in Buenos Aires and formed the union. Ingenieros accurately and acidly traced the transformation of the Monroe Doctrine.]
We are not, we no longer wish to be, we no longer can be pan-Americanists. The famous Monroe Doctrine, which for a century seemed to be the guarantee of our political independence against the threat of European conquest, has gradually proved to be a declaration of the [North] American right to protect us and to intervene in our affairs. Our powerful neighbor and meddlesome friend, having developed to the highest level the capitalist mode of production, during the past war has attained world financial hegemony. This development has been accompanied by the growth in voracity of the American privileged caste, which has increasingly pressed for an imperialist policy, and has converted the government into an instrument of its corporations, with no principles other than the capture of sources of wealth and exploitation of the labor of a population already enslaved by an amoral, nationless, inflexible, financial elite. . . . As long as a foreign state expressly or surreptitiously possesses the right to intervene, political independence is not effective; as long as it refuses to recognize any government which does not support its policy of privilege and monopoly, it threatens national sovereignty; as long as it does not clearly show that it renounces such policies, it cannot be considered a friendly country.
21 Aug 08
9:52 am
As far as Latin America, remember the term neo-colonialism. Post revolutionary Latin America was all about neo-colonialism. Just look at Mexico or Cuba as examples.
21 Aug 08
4:25 pm
Hello everyone,
I want to wish you the best for this coming Saturday’s exam. Stay focused we can do this!
Also, know the crusades, byzantine empire, Judaism, Hinduism, Athens & Sparta as well as Mandela and Gandhi.
Again, I wish you all the best! God bless…
Jen
21 Aug 08
9:14 pm
Hey guys, please dont forget about the new york state questions. Basically eerie canal, new york location, native americans. Hey guys, just a head s up, they might throw us a curve ball with the essay and central it around a presedential election in the past, basically since this is an election year. Anyone can brainstorm about an election in the past full with controversy. Something to think about.
22 Aug 08
7:50 am
Hey all … There is also a question on the exam that asks what social studies research method is.
Answer a might have be observation, hypothesis, experiement. Whereas,
Answer b might have been hypothesis, observation, experiement … etc.
Another question I NEVER GET. Its a diagram question. where there is a diagonal line starting from the bottom left and increases to the top right. On both sides of that diagram there are a number of boxes with statements in them.
The only answer option i can remember is marxism, but i don’t think its’ that…
D, as for your question, finding info on JOSE was indeed a lot, I don’t have much but i’ll give you what I have when i see you on line…
BYE!!!
22 Aug 08
8:25 am
Hey guys,
I learned from taking the LSAT (law school exam), not to study the day before the test. If you haven’t already heard; the brain needs 24 hours to absorb all material and not overload so my suggestion is to give your brains and break and eat a piece of chocolate before the test because it gets the memory going.
I’m going to enjoy my day and pray we all pass tomorrow!!!!
We CAN do it!
Good Luck-
d
22 Aug 08
10:42 am
OK
I was hoping someone could clarify a couple of questions for me.
1) In certain circumstances, did the Iroquois support the French against the British, or the British against the French?
2) Population migration in the 1800s – was the Puerto Ricans or the Irish?
3) There is a question that shows a line graph with a positive slope (goes from bottom left to top right) and asks which economic idea is represented by the graph – is it Marxist, modern, Keynesian, or Malthusian?
Thanks.
22 Aug 08
10:43 am
Edit: Sorry, not Marxist. I meant Marxian.
22 Aug 08
11:50 am
Hey Peter
1. The Iroquois Supported the British, and the Algonquin supported the French.
2. Population Migration in the 1800’s was Irish
3. I’m looking for that answer also..
8 )
22 Aug 08
1:01 pm
Just checking up on you guys. I am not going to give away anything here but I will give you one hint. For the second question look at the statistics…Especially spatacis online.
Secondly, for the third question. It was not a line graph. Think about what Marxian/Marxist theorists argued. Did they really argue that the state evolved from the traditional society and the family? If you think that is the case, then put Marxist/Marxian. I, would not recommend you do that.
Good Luck. I know it is hard. I evenutually passed and hope you do the same.
Another thing topography IS NOT the answer to physical factors that affect population settlements its water supply and availability. Look at where the natural water resources are in South America and see where the density is…
Lastly, to help you guys out…Jewish people believe that people are creative beings as they were created by god in his (or some people her) image. As god is the creator, so are the people. This is what the Jewish people argued.
22 Aug 08
1:26 pm
Essay either trail of tears or Japan Imperialism. One is the forced migration of the Cherokee and the other is China’s resistence to European way of life like Japan adopted through customs and way of life. Know what imperialism is. New York state , eerie canal, maybe a world trade center question regarding 9-11 ? know location of new york on a map. Break down essay into 4 paragraphs omly , three if you can. Intro, body and conclusion. That is all folks!!!! Trust me!!
22 Aug 08
1:34 pm
Gahndi equals to mlking jr. Bacountry rest in the boondocks of the appalachian, where colonist who were poor lived. Cultural diffusion ? Bringing of melting pot of cultures to america blend with other cultures for representation of that country. Get a good rest 2night , dont stress. Will post after the test with results. Good Luck to all. Also brush up on Vietnam war, watergate(Nixon) Nativist, civil rights movement, 13 14 and 15 ammendment, Senecca conference 9womens rights) Truman-nuclear bombing, Pearl harbor reaction great essay ? Web dubois, Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass abolitionist. If my brain rest be back lata to brush up.
22 Aug 08
7:02 pm
Russell - careful how you word Japanese Imperialism. China was not/did not resist advancing into modernity. What many, specifically the GMD and the Communist were against was: Imperialism not the “European Way ” of life.
To all taking the exam tomorrow…BEST OF LUCK!
Do forget us noobs they haven’t taken yet or will take in Oct. Please come back and tell us what you saw.
Again, GOOD LUCK!!
22 Aug 08
9:59 pm
Topography is the answer
That chart thing is modernist/ism
Ghandi = Luther
iroqois=support British against the Americans
23 Aug 08
1:08 am
I thought i put the wrong answer but it is topography. 100% for sure.
23 Aug 08
9:43 am
Hey Everyone!!
I’m supposed to be writing the test right now but had some stuff come up…I wish you all the best this am and thank you for all your help i will be using it for the October test..for those of you i have been in contact with on this site i apologize for going mia, but i will explain in an email…special thanks to Raj, D and Mel…i’m thinking about u guys :)..goodluck!
23 Aug 08
11:08 am
ok!!!! Trail of Tears/Indian Removal Act was essay!! I rocked that. I thought that the multiple choice questions were a bit difficult this time. Not much on government, had mlk quest, exact location, irish potato famine, ottoman empire, AC question, line graph, kinship question, damn map question about desert or steppe!
23 Aug 08
12:39 pm
Hey all,
I took the test today, 8/23/08, and am just curious to see if my multiple choice answers were close to anyone else.. I know its not possible to check completely, but I noticed I had a lot of D’s as my answer, anyone else see the same?
23 Aug 08
1:15 pm
Hi all,
I was glad to see that the essay was on Jackson and the Indian Removal Act. There were a lot of questions that were repetitive. I believe the question with the map (steppe or desert) is actually desert. There was also a map on the colonies: competition with one another on resources like indigo, timber, wheat, rum, sugar…
I found some questions difficult but for the most part I believe I did well this time around.
Let me know how you all did. We have to keep helping one another, especially to future CST takers.
23 Aug 08
1:16 pm
Frank, I had several answers with D. It seemed that way in the second column.
23 Aug 08
1:43 pm
me too Frank. Jenn, I put desert also. did not know much about Ottoman Empire or Judaism though.
23 Aug 08
1:46 pm
I rocked he essay too!!! That was the trail of tears. Latin American jobs with american interset= scales of economies. Quest 89= characteristic of a law beinf passed through congress not seperation of powers. Key word was characteristic. What was up with that chicano question again. i put mexican american association with mexican heritage. Call one another chicano= brother.
23 Aug 08
1:57 pm
mlKING = GHANDI, nEW YORK ABSOLUTE LOCATION, DUST BOWL RESULT OF NATURAL GRASS REMOVAL FOR MORE ACREAGE OF LAND. sUFFRAGE MOVEMNT= CHILD LABOR LAWS NOT RACIAL DISCRIMINATION. nEW YORK DIFF ,SIMILARITIES I PUT ECONOMICS VERSUS TAXES. pRIMARY SOURCES WAS CENSUS DATA AND LYNDON JOHNSON CORRESPONDENCE.
23 Aug 08
2:07 pm
wAR 1812 RESULT FROM SHIP TRADING MERCATALISM, NOT CONFLICT WITH NATIVE AMERICANS. bRITAIN IMPOSED LAWS ON ALL PRODUCTS LEAVING COLONIAL USA. pOTATO FAMINE = IRELAND . tO ALL GOOD LUCK. tHIS WEB SITE IS BLOCKING ME FOR SOME REASON. i CAN ADD!!!
23 Aug 08
2:12 pm
aLSO THE REMOVAL OF NATURAL GRASS LED TO THE DUST BOWL. pLAN BACKFIRED. tHE OBJECTIVE WAS TO MAKE MORE LAND AVAILABLE, BUT THE PROCESS RUINED THE SOIL. dEMOCRACY=CONSENT OG GOVERNED. sCALE OF ECONOMIES = LATIN AMERICAN CAR MANUFACTURE . cHEAP LABOR, MORE OUTPUT OF PRODUCT, LESS CAPITAL NEEDED TO MAKE PRODUCT. bACKCOUNTRY WAS THE COLONIAL VILLAGE PICTURE.
23 Aug 08
2:14 pm
tHE MAP QUESTION WAS DESERTS AND RED SEA LOCATION.
23 Aug 08
2:16 pm
aNY ONE stupED THE chicano QUESTION. I PUT RELATION TO MEXICAN HERITAGE. mEXICAN AMERICANS CALL ONE ANOTHER CHICANO (BROTHER) . nEW YORK RELATES TO URBAN VERSUS UPSTATE ECONOMICS DIFFER IN TAXES.
23 Aug 08
2:25 pm
THAT STOOPID cHICANO QUESTION. ?????? hEY RAJ DID YOU WRITE TODAY. THE ESSAY WAS GREAT. i LEFT THE TEST SITE WITH A SENSE OF POSITIVITY. HOPE TO GET PERMANATE CERT now. kudos TO ALL THAT HELPED. wE MUST UNITE TO DEFEAT THE NYSTCE REGIME!!!
23 Aug 08
2:36 pm
Wait, wasn’t that map question mountains?
23 Aug 08
2:37 pm
THE RELIABILTITY OF SELF GOVERNING ABOUT ASIAN AERICANS WAS ON THE TEST. THEY DONT LOOK FOR OUTSIDE HELP TO SET UP ESTABLISHMENT IN USA. THE SOCLAL SECURITY QUEST RELATED TO RICH CONTRIBUTING MORE TO THE SYSTEM. ALTERNATIVE WAY OF SETTING UP A RETIREMENT PENSION. TEST WAS NOT HARD BUT IT WAS NOT EASY EITHER. ALL SHOULD OF GOTTEN A 300 ON ESSAY. THAT WAS A BREAK THEY THREW US ALL !!!!!
23 Aug 08
2:42 pm
DESERTS TRUST ME!!!! THEY ALWAYS PUT THAT ON THE EXAM. IT WAS A TOSS BTWEEN STEPPES AND DESSERTS. HEY MARK WE BLOG D THAT QUESTIO LONG TIME AND THE CONSENSUS WAS DESERTS OVER MOUNTAINS AND STEPPES. WAS MOUNTAINS A CHOICE TODAY? I CHOOSE DESERTS, LOOK AT A MAP. THOSE POINTS ALL RELATE TO CDESERTS AROUND THE WORLD. IF THE NUMERAL WAS MORE NORTH CLOSE TO THE ROCKY MOUNT THEN IT COULD BE MOUNTAINS.
23 Aug 08
2:44 pm
IT COULD BE BOTH BUT I AM STICKING TO DESERTS. W3HAT ABOUT THE CHICANO ????
23 Aug 08
2:51 pm
HEY GUYS DRED SCOTT CASE= STATES DISPUTE OVER SLAVERY ISSUES. MISSOURI COMPROMISE. 24 AMMENDMENT= POLL TAX ABOLISH FOR NORTHENER BLACK VOTERS. VOTING DISCRIMINATION LAWS FINISHED THRU 24 AMMEND.
23 Aug 08
3:04 pm
pOLL tAX= FEE AFRICAN AMERICANS HAD TO PAY$$$$ IN ORDER TO VOTE. lITERACY TEST BLACKS HAD TO PASS IN ORDER TO VOTE ALSO !!! vOTING DISCRIMINATION LAWS IN aMERIAC ABOLISH 24 AMENDMENT.
23 Aug 08
3:08 pm
Russell and all - How did they phrase the essay question? Read 2 passages??? From whom? Keep the questions coming. Good luck to all when the scores come. Sounds like you all did pretty good. Should I assume that the next test they will give an essay on anything other than Trail for Tears?
23 Aug 08
3:19 pm
Hey guys,
I was worried I had about 29 “Ds” but maybe I was on the right tract.
I smiled and thought of Russell when I saw the essay.
As far as the MC; I thought some of it was a bit tricky-I either totally knew it or was stuck between 2 answers and having anxiety.
Let’s pray for the next 4 weeks…enjoy the weekend.
d
23 Aug 08
5:06 pm
Oh gosh, I’m worried now. I had a lot of Ds but definitely not 29.
Anybody else put saw a pattern???
23 Aug 08
5:21 pm
The essay was an letter from Cherokee women (1817) and the Andrew Jackson Address (1830) regarding the removal of Indians.
I highly doubt if that essay comes up again anytime soon. I am betting the next time the CST is given will be on world history.
23 Aug 08
7:51 pm
Today was my first CST. The map question was really desert? That was one of the many tricky questions. It seems everything I studied for the last five weeks didn’t really help me. Also, I did get a lot of D’s, which I thought was weird. Either way, I hope we all did okay today.
23 Aug 08
8:47 pm
Hi I took the test too. The thing was not a desert. The thing was steppe. Kazakstan, West Texas, semi-arid central Australia and north and south africa.
I had a lot of Ds. and some Cs.
What did you guys get for authoritarianism vs. totalitarianism? Machiavelli? and that darn question about Protestants vs. Catholics.
23 Aug 08
9:46 pm
dawn how did you do, i hope you took the exam..seems like indian removal essay came..
23 Aug 08
10:16 pm
Hey Sanj,
Essay was great; I was relieved to see it.
The MC-either I knew it or I was clueless!! The 2 questions Mark are asking, had me stumped as well-also that damn egg question killed me, Thomas Hobbes and # 57 whatever that was. I swear, I block it all out-I don’t know how you guys do it.
I felt like there were a lot of economics questions on it-
The proctor could see my frustration because she asked me if I was sure I was finished-scary huh??
I would say out of the questions we had, 35 were exactly the same and I already know I changed 2 correct answers and made 3 mistakes so thats 5 wrong right there…
I hope I did well but I can’t call it either way at this point.
Ill keep you posted. Did you get your license taken care of?
You can drop me a line: dmp1929@aol.com
d
23 Aug 08
10:35 pm
I wasn’t sure about the totalitarianism vs. authoritarianism question, I think I chose relationship between local and federal government. For the Protestant question, I think I chose the last one, something about without God’s wish or something. I think the test involved a lot of questions on economics and politics, which I really wasn’t prepared for.
23 Aug 08
10:47 pm
are you sure you guys looked at the question map question right? it didn’t ask what was where the numbers were on the map, which would have been the desert, rather they asked where the letters where, which were on the appalachian mountain, ahaggar mountains(in Africa), and the himalayas for asia.
23 Aug 08
11:01 pm
Hey what was question 2 does anyone remember? 1 was the absolute location, 3 was the a and c question
23 Aug 08
11:06 pm
The map question regarded the roman numerals, which some have said was deserts. I put steppes, and although it could possibly go either way, I think I was right. The absolute location question was B, which gave both latitude and longitude.
24 Aug 08
12:12 am
1. it was steppes and not deserts…I haven’t yet found a map that shows West Texas as being a desert.
2. Absolute location of NY was the 41 degrees 74 longitude
3. bodies of water was the Mediterranean and Red Sea
4. the gulf stream affects climate in eastern U.S. and Western Europe
5. Britain’s extensive canals and ports helped them lead the way in industrializtion
6. Who would be in most competition in trade according to the map? = Massachusetts and Pennsylvania
7.besides the potato blight, government export laws contributed to the Irish famine.
8.Question about a guy doing research of 15 countries economies and it asked what kind of software program was the best suited
=database software
9. Natural rights question =life, libery, happiness…
10 Tectonic plate question when plates “touch” “meet” = earthquakes and volcanoes
11.Kirney oil question…= Micro-economic pressures inspired by macro-economic decisions
12 Bush speech = not repeat Vietnam
13. The great American desert many years ago was nothing but desert. Now it is home to a civilized society, how did that happen?
= technology/transportation
14.What kind of documentation you would use to accurately portray a series of events
= Timeline
15. 24th Amendment- got rid of the poll tax and segregation of blacks at the polls
16. What caused world WII? ideological conflict with world superpowers.
24 Aug 08
12:22 am
Ryan
27 May 08
6:50 pm
To all the people who need suggestions and help…read the 300 posts above and take notes.
To everyone else, what do you guys think will be the essay this time…I’m thinking it will be A) The Trail of Tears- Indian Removal Act B) African Nationalism in 1959 C) Japanese Imperialism and revolutionary China…
thats 2 out of the last 3….Hmmm no too bad for the old NYSTCE wily veteran.
I guess that means the ever dreaded Japanese Imperialism question is next.
then its back to Women’s rights.
24 Aug 08
8:27 am
Ryan-I’m blind.
Mark-At first I saw the same thing you did for the map question; I saw A in the US, thought Rocky Mountains and then looked again and hose steppes.
I agree with “chicken feed”? i saw that roman numeral I as Texas-no deserts as far as I know.
D
24 Aug 08
8:29 am
oh and Nick-I chose the same answers as you for those questions.
24 Aug 08
8:38 am
I remembered another: the Treaty of Tordesillas question,
24 Aug 08
8:46 am
Once again Ryan it the essay..I was so happy to see the Indian Removal..I went to town on that..
I put Steppes as my anwser for Roman Numerals because the I was located in Texas and Lousiana which is a steppe area..
Then the second question to the map was the letter and I put Mountain ranges
I also was seeing alot of D’s.. I was getting kind of nervous but kept my D
24 Aug 08
8:50 am
What did you guys put for Petition of the Cherokee Women 1817 in essay?
24 Aug 08
11:04 am
What did you guys get for the:
Totalarian vs. authoritarianism; Treaty of Tordesillas; income vs. population; and Protestant vs. Catholic questions? Those are some of the ones I had a hard time with. This was my first time taking the test, so I hope I don’t have to take it multiple times as some of you have.
24 Aug 08
11:17 am
Treaty of Tordesillas, they split the area between Spain and Portugal. That I know for sure.
The others, I answered the same as the people above.
24 Aug 08
12:00 pm
I think that the answer for the Protestant vs Catholic question was ‘D’. Both sects of Christianity differ on the notion of “faith without works.” Protestants believe that all that is necessary for salvation is faith, but Catholics believe it is faith AND works. Choices A through C stated things that both had in common, but choice D refered to the whole “faith without works” debate.
24 Aug 08
1:24 pm
ok there were def a lot of econ questions this time around. And Ryan is always right when it comes to the essay. And i am convinced that there has to be a way to beat this exam at its own game. Think of when those students went to VEgas and won jackpots, we need to put our heads together people and figure out how to cheat on this thing and beat the DOE at their own game because they are cheating us all out of our own hard-worked money!
24 Aug 08
1:26 pm
Memorizing just is not doing the trick. I def got at least 20 right because of this website and recognizing answers more than questions. but those econ questions and world history question might have been the death of my cst! but i did pick the essay up by the throat and punch it in the face a few times before i killed it!
24 Aug 08
1:47 pm
WHAT DID YOU GUYS PUT FOR THE MACHIVELLI ANSWER??
I PIT HE TELLS HOW THE WORLD REALLY IS
24 Aug 08
5:23 pm
That’s what I put, too. I never even heard of Machiavelli.
24 Aug 08
5:30 pm
Laura, I just googled Machiavelli and he was known to be a “realist.” I believe that our answer might be correct.
24 Aug 08
5:47 pm
Well, thats good I hope we passed LOL
24 Aug 08
5:55 pm
Wht did you guys put for social security first question? regressive or progressive. I put progressive.
24 Aug 08
6:02 pm
btw, Laura and Jen. Realist = awareness or being realistic. It’s a theory in IR. This states that people are in a state of anarchy and are prone to take political power and make war. This is incontrast to Liberals, who think war is not constant and peace is possible.
24 Aug 08
6:03 pm
meant does not = to awareness and being realistic. Look at his book, Prince
24 Aug 08
7:04 pm
Hi Mark,
I read a little about him and gathered that the answer I put made sense. What did you put down?
Also, I chose progressive for the social security answer. I was a guess. Anyone else knows???
Also, what about the chicken question??? I found it to be so RIDICULOUS. I felt there wasn’t enough information to answer it. I guessed it, too.
24 Aug 08
7:42 pm
For the Machiavelli question I put “the ends justify the means”, because that seemed to jive with what the passage was saying. I figured progressive was the right answer because it implies taxing the rich more (I think). The chicken question, I put price on chickens decreased, because that would seem like the only thing that would hurt chicken farmers. Finally, what did you guys get for the total vs. authoritative gov’t question?
24 Aug 08
9:29 pm
Nick - “the ends justify the means” is very Machiavellian
24 Aug 08
9:30 pm
So, what kind of economic questions/themes did the test consist of?
25 Aug 08
8:51 am
Well, the test asked a variety of economic-related questions, so it’s hard to say. It had some graphs pertaining to income gap, as well as a few others. The test also had a lot of questions related to politics, and as far as history goes, it was very centered on U.S. history.
25 Aug 08
9:11 am
Well, I put that Machiavelli saw the world as it really was and if you look at some excerpts from his books you will find it in there as well.
I thought the chicken question was utterly stupid and I guessed.
I also put progressive for social security.
For the Protestant and Catholic question: That protestants do not beleive in wirshipping the saints that they catholics do and I probaly got that wrong
25 Aug 08
12:08 pm
that chicken questions was indeed stupid. also, i too agree, i read with the machiavelli question…it sounds more like “it is what it is.” the closest answer I could think of was “what the world is really like.” Hmmm???
25 Aug 08
12:50 pm
What did you guys get for the human-environment interaction. How people interact and utilize their surroundings across time and space?
25 Aug 08
2:44 pm
What bout the chicano question ? I put heritage . Social Security is definately progressive. Hey guys dont lose no sleep over this test. Just think most of us should get a 300 on the essay that is a good score working your way to a pass grade. The map question was numeral location (read carefully guys the question) not letter . It was either steppe or deserts. They should give us credit for both answers . Why ? because when has anyone been familiar with what a STEPPE is. The bush ? was that bush guarantted not to repeat vietnam. 24th ammendmant = no poll tax which resulted in voter discrimination for Blacks in America.
25 Aug 08
3:03 pm
All teqachers out there we have 3 days of vacation rest then its time to hit the slate again(chalkboard) . Enjoy. From what the post here on this site it seems that every one did well. Hey guys dont get caught up on the d answer theory. I read that most mc questions dont repeat in order. Lets just help this was not true for last week cst. Hey you guys think we had it bad . I heaard that the cst for multi is crazy difficult. Some of those people who wrer with me looked twisted when they left. The cst s.s. was a crap shooot but this is the first time that I feel real confident. When I feel this way , the results are good. We al just have to wait until sept 22. Good luck to all. The map was steppes or deserts. GO figure. Hey guys why would the exam have a choice that no one is familiar with. Y ? That is unfair guys. It should be deserts. Plus the location on the map was suspect. West Texas or mexico in north america. data base was the computer question and the export lockdown caused the irish immigration. Ghandi = king jr. not mandela as it was previous stated. The essay was trail of tears / 1830 indian removal act. That was a early chriistmas GIFT!!!! Backcountry was the colony with the map . A place where poor colonist migrated too, not New England. Hey guys what about the chart with the products. I put new england contributed to the wool industry based on abundance of forest plus animals with wool were found in that region. The dust bowl was resulted in migration to west where settlers abandoned the midwest territories for west migration and the tearing up of the natural terrain(grass ) in order to make way for more land. This backfired. Very hard to live on flat dry land for eqarly settlers. Lastly I put New York economics differ upstate and downstate (ny city ) through taxes. A little bird told me that more people who score well on the essay usually 9 out of 10 pass the cst. I hope that is true. The essay was self explanatory. if you took a stand positive or negative on the law and made references to hoew the Native american was treated then you did well on the essay. Also you should have made a strong reference to what the law was (1830 Indian removal act which resulted in The Trail of TEARS!!!!)
25 Aug 08
3:24 pm
Andrew Jackson action to make way way for western expansion dealt with first on a way to eliminate the Indian . I hate using that word. I always tell my students to refer to them as Native Americans(sorry guys) / the Indian Removal Act 1830 causedthis horrific journey for Native Americans which resulted in alot of casualties caused by weather , no shelter . disease, warfare due to refusal to move. Hey the irony of this entire law was that there was an assumption that GOLD was found in the south (georgia) WOW !!! Anyway that was the essay in a nutshell. Whoever scores the essay and see that the answer details those events should give us all a good RUBRIC. Wow did I say Rubric. I am laughing but that is how they grade the writing portion too!! A 3 should be good enough for a 220 on the writing part. ( I hope !!) Gulf steam effects weather pattern for western hemisphere (repeat ??) Puerto Rico huge immigration to ny.city via urban northeast cities (spanish Harlem from 1945 -present) Ireland immigration = potato famine which closed imports . Resulting ino jobs for irish where potaoes were king. Womens suffrage contributed to child labor laws also, (HULL House) . Intreview of someone who participated in the civil rights movement would want to know what role did they play in the movement. One of the stupid choices was a person might forget what they know with AGE. I got eyes on the prise and it specifically ask what role did a person play in the movement via nonviolent protest (sit ins strike/boycott/ speeches / jail etc) What role did they play is what a person would want to know for interview process. Common thought is if you interview someone , you want to know what happened and the role they played in the event. Social security is progressive because the govt of america is presently looking for new ideas to help the social security system . The question gave a direct example of a progressive stand on that issue.
25 Aug 08
3:25 pm
Multi-subject is very different situation; I took it once and passed with a very high score. Bottom line is, they offer test prep courses for multi, spec ed and math so anyone who has had a problem with them, has not invested in a class.
SS is in a league of its own. Don’t get caught up in anyone else’s answers because most of us are repeat offenders. If they would be fair and lt us record our scores like they do for all NYC tests then we would not have this issue. Its all in someone’s else’s hands now and we did and will continue to do the best we can.
25 Aug 08
3:29 pm
New York absolute location answer 40 and 73lat. Immigration= Puerto rico via airline travel.
25 Aug 08
3:47 pm
Love that comment d. I feel you . It is out of our hands NOW !!! The test was not difficult but tricky. Hey guys all you need is 220 and we are good. When was the last time you were walking down the street and someone ask you by the way what did you score on your cert exams. Go figure everyone. Once you see the word PASS we r in the clear. There are 90 questions .So 70 right out of 90 with a passing essay score which we all should get should END the misery guys. Oh well enjoy these last 3 days of vacation. That should be the breaking point to pass this test. (i hope) Good Luck too all. There should be a high percentage of us who passed this time , because this website was helpful!!! Kudos to all who came up with the essay theory, even though I thought it was going to be world his instead of USA. I was not complaining with the choice of american this time. They should stick with american essays anyway guys. This is America last time I checked. One time i heard they gave percules ornoration funeral for an essay. WOW !! Is that in the ny state curicullum guys. Sorry for the mis spell of words, this little box is stoopid to write in. Hey guys , they put that stupid Chicano question on the test . WHY ????? it makes no sense. What sub area would that fall under ? Civics?? i put the word relates to mexixcan Americans born in usa close ties with their mexican heritage , so that is why they call each other brother/ CHICANO. it is definately a mexican word.
25 Aug 08
4:00 pm
Chicano is 8th grade curriculum.
Sucks most of u guys are in Canada-we need to meet at the border and celebrate our passing scores!!
25 Aug 08
4:05 pm
I am hoping for a very high passing rate for all who recently dded their contributions to the site. This is just a way to brainstorm and get ideas and questions. Take this site for its worth . most of us have the same choices for answers. We will soon see our results. If this website was not helpful then why would it be posted. There are many who passed this exam who used this site as a reference. You really can t study for the ss cst. They give you a various of questions from different years of history. Its not like a chapter or unit exam , where you know for sure what to study. it would be nice if they gave you a heads up on what the essay might be on. That method is crazy. That is why the essay answer is in the pro and con of each writer, but you still have to know the historical nature of where the passage came from. This is what can make social studies difficult , because it covers a long range of issues and years to cover. Can you imagine if they ask you what year was woodrow wilson elected and his political platform for that year in office. Some outside of history think it is all about remembering dates and events. It is way bigger than that. That is why historians get a bum rap. In all honesty, the ss. cst might be the one of the most difficult test to pass, due to the broad range of topics.90 mc questions that drain you, then an essay which you have to hope you know the area is being covered (historical content) . This exam can leave you with a bad taste in your mouth. My advice is to pray and hope that your number is called. Many do pass, but millions also FAIL. This does not detrmine whether or not you are able to be a bona fide teacher. Some of us are good test takers than others.
25 Aug 08
6:06 pm
Essay: Worcester v. Georgia was a good case to present. The Cherokees fought for their rights to remain in their land. Court Justice Marshall ruled in favor of the Cherokees. However, Jackson ignored the courts decision and continued his mission to remove the Indians from their land.
25 Aug 08
6:48 pm
D, You are right. I felt more comfortable with the test because of this site. I was very fortunate to had found this site. You are all fantastic!
26 Aug 08
8:36 am
Hey guys one more questionthat stumped me , but I think I put the wrong answer. Womens suffrage rode on the back of discrimination laws being overturned for african americans. i put child labor due to the wording of the question, but after research i c that it was racial discrimination not child labor laws. That chicken question was stupid like the chicano and desert or steppe question . Definate answers= mlking /ghandi, gulf stream, doninoeffect with the asian countries happened during Kennedy term as president, came across that in 8th grade textbook, what was the primary resource for research on Kennedy ? I put Lyndon b Jhonson’s correspondents because the other choices were not apart of Kennedy’s cabinet. Gulf Stream effects climate of western hemi, The reading passage about cultural identity where a person can be reminded of all the technological advances in America by immigrants. Puerto Rico had a large immigration reat in America 1945-present. Irish was denied closed ports due to potato famine. Democracy chart = consent of governed. The tribal chiefs were trying to get a law passed which was a characteristic of a law trying to get passed , I thought it might be seperation of powers, but the question ask for a characteristic of the above. Civil rights interview would like to know the role an activist played during the movement. Hey guys that map question could go both ways desert or steppes.New york is definately absolute location, the other choices made no sense. Hey guys the chicken prices are going to rise based on that chart. What is economies of scales ? I choose that one for an american auto company building cars in a latin country - all of the reasons were in the answers that fall under economies of scales price, cheap labor, more productivity. Social security was definately progressive. It seems like alot of us choose the same answers.
26 Aug 08
8:44 am
kinship relates to tribal chiefs also guys. They always repeat that question like the hub question. Hey guys just a thought I like to share with you who wrote last sat. Every test that I took and passed for certification (ats w, last, and film) when I felt REALy confident about my ESSAy I passed ) so i am hoping the same for the cst. The essay was a no brainer. So I Hope or should I say Know that I passed . Only thing I need for permanent cert is the cst. It has been a long journey, but i beleive destiny is in MY Hands. Thanks to all who contributed, and to all taking the cst, you all can use this site to brainstorm. Remember we all dont have definate answers so research to see if you are correct. Dont use this site and think you will pass. Read other documentaions. When ever I know i did real well on the essay my results are usually pass .
26 Aug 08
8:49 am
I choose correspondents o0f LB Jhonson because they were primary people who were there to represent the Kennedy administration, the other choices were not under Kennedys admin. That Dean Rausk guy was under Nixo watergate , so his journal would not be appropriate under Kennedy even though it is a primary document.
26 Aug 08
9:02 am
Hey guys Dean Rusk did serve under Kennedy=sec of state 61-69. But I truly believe his docunent was not a primary source.That is why I went with Correspondents of LB J. He wrote a journal and some other guy who did not serve under Kennedy wrote a diary. Clueless ? Need help with that one.
26 Aug 08
9:18 am
lastly the Bush speech against the war was a defense to not repeat vietnam again. The spldiers will not have hands tied behind backs.!!
26 Aug 08
9:45 am
The soldiers will not have hands tied behind backs.(repeat of vietnam war)
26 Aug 08
1:59 pm
Hey Russell, I too picked Linden B. Johnson…he is considered a primary source to the Kennedy story.
26 Aug 08
6:35 pm
See what I meant about Raj? She only uses you to get the info she needs and then dumps all of you.
- RS
27 Aug 08
10:33 am
A primary source is first hand evidence. It was there at the time of an event. It is contemporary to the period being studied. Examples of primary sources are speeches, letters, songs, legislation, court decisions, journals/diaries, interviews, artifacts, autobiographies, and photographs.
thus the diary would have been the correct answer for the question, not Linden B. Johnson.
27 Aug 08
2:16 pm
Hi Mark, one of the choices was Linden B Johnson’s letter (correspondence) on the question with Kennedy. It was not diary. Therefore, the correct response was LBJ correspondence as a primary source. A biography from Robert Kennedy would be eliminated. I’m not sure what the other answers were.
D, good luck with school tomorrow.
27 Aug 08
4:02 pm
Hey guys stick with LB j since he was the second in charge on that cabinet, plus he eventually became president . It could also be the diaries of Dean Rusk. He was secretary of state 61-69 guys. The correspondence of Lb Johnson seem more accurate since he was second in coomand also the question ask If a researcher was doing a biography on Presedent kennedy what primary resource would he use to gather info on Kennedy ? Hey guys did anyone figure out the Chicano ????? I put heritage because of the reminder of their mexican heritage , it reminds them of their families back at home, plus chicano =brother. Also the suffrage movement was sucesful because of the racial discrimination laws that were passed 15 ammendmant . It was previous stated that child labor laws was the answer it could go both ways. Ithink that the enactment of child labor laws was suceesful because it brought attention to the world just like the suffrage movement (voting rights women) But the suffrage movement rode on the backs of the 13,14 and 15 ammendment. (Trick question)
27 Aug 08
4:11 pm
I got a graet book on Ml King jr and he makes alot of refernces about mohandas ghandi and his non violent ways. Mandela was not the answer , but a possible second choice. Civil rights movement = ghandi practices, civil disobedience. After ww2 there was complete competeion to get control of eastern europe makets, someone said ideological difference between super powers. I put the later choice for an answer but changed due to that word ideologic. The term super powers is too vague for an answer too.
27 Aug 08
4:39 pm
The other choices was a journal from someone who did not serve under the kennedy admin and a diary from dean rusk and lb johnson correspondents. The question about primary resources to use doing a biography report on Jf Kennedy.
27 Aug 08
4:42 pm
Toss up between diary of dean rusk and Lyndon bJohnsons correspondent/letters. Ima go with the later since he was the vice and he would be more of a research resource than the secretary of state even though Rusk diaries could have some important info on Kennedy. But Ima stick with LB Johnson correspondents/letters.
27 Aug 08
5:14 pm
Russel*********
Here’s a question copied directly from the NYSTCE study guide. Although its different then the one you are referring to, it clearly shows the right answer is “ideological differences in world superpowers”. Here’s the link:
http://www.nystce.nesinc.com/PDFs/NY_fld005_prepguide.pdf
8. Which of the following international
developments had the most enduring
impact on U.S. political life during the
twentieth century?
A. the events surrounding the start
of World War I
B. the creation of the Soviet Union
in 1917
C. the rise of Asian and European
fascism during the interwar years
D. the emergence of independence
movements in Africa after World
War II
Correct Response: B. The creation of the Soviet Union in 1917 had a major impact on
twentieth-century history. This was especially so after World War II, when the Soviet Union
and the United States emerged as the world’s two most powerful nations. The competition
between these two superpowers created a bipolar global order that lasted until the Soviet
Union’s collapse during the early 1990s.
27 Aug 08
5:18 pm
I believe the right answer for the “chicano” question was the Mexican Heritage choice.
Here’s why…..
From a popular perspective, the term Chicano became widely visible outside of Chicano communities during the American civil rights movement, although it was commonly used as a historical point of reference within those communities for some time, during the mid 1960s by Mexican American activists, who, in attempt to reassert their civil rights, rid the word of its polarizing negative connotation, and reasserted a unique ethnic identity and political consciousness, reconfiguring its meaning by proudly identifying themselves as Chicanos.
27 Aug 08
5:19 pm
That “chicken” question was pretty dumb…
I think I put something about the costs of transporting the eggs?
WHO KNOWS?
27 Aug 08
5:19 pm
Okay but that word ideologic ! Yes I have seen that question before . The super poweres were usa and soviet union but the word ideologic threw me off , that is why I choose compititon for european makets/industries. What about the chicano ????
27 Aug 08
5:23 pm
Yeah I also put the cost of transporting the chickens , i related that ? to the current state of food $$$$ due to high fuel cost. Hey google the word ideologic. MLking related to ghandi correct and civil rights movement. Kinship relates to what ?
27 Aug 08
5:28 pm
Hey Ryan i thought you passed already ?Great overview on the chicano ??? Thanks.
27 Aug 08
5:32 pm
The difference between a Chiefdom and a State is that Chiefdoms are based on kinship ties.
I put MLK…I can see why some people picked Mandella. I’m 80% it’s MLK
i·de·o·log·i·cal =
1. Of or relating to ideology.
2. Of or concerned with ideas.
27 Aug 08
5:39 pm
Nope…failed by a total of 12 points in the last 3 exams…
218, 216, 214….notice a pattern???? my next score will either be 212 or 220…
Being a Geography major in Canada, I can’t tell you how excited I get to study Economics, Civics, American History and Government….
27 Aug 08
6:47 pm
For the chicano question, i put “heritage” as well.
Chicken question…I also put transporting eggs.
Ryan…look forward to a 220. Never backwards…always pushing forward.
09 Sep 08
3:38 pm
Any ideas for October’s SA?
11 Sep 08
7:32 am
yea, lets all pass. lol
15 Sep 08
2:54 pm
I still don’t see RAJ here. If I am wrong about you RAJ appear and give us some hints.
DMP am I right? She screwed you over didn’t she…
- R.S.
17 Sep 08
8:42 pm
To anyone that took the Aug 23 Exam,
I understand that there were a lot of economic type questions on this particular exam. Can anyone share what type specifically was asked…if you can remember. The person I spoke with couldn’t give me specifics and/or really knew how to elaborate on the content.
20 Sep 08
4:59 pm
I have created a facebook group for us. Anyone who wants to join, please send their emails and I’ll add you to the list. I WILL NOT ADD ANYONE WHO HAS USED THIS SITE ABUSIVELY. This is just in case we don’t pass. Good luck for Monday.
P.S. The facebook group is hidden so you cannot see it. I have to send you an invite for you to see it.
22 Sep 08
2:38 pm
Well I passed with 241. I got 300 on essay and 290 on history.
Dawn, Sanj and Russell thank you for all your help. I would not have passed without all of you. If you need any help just give me a shout. I’ll be on for the next couple of days on and off to help those who didn’t pass. I won’t be on as much because I passed. I need to now find a job somewhere in Buffalo, maybe as a substitute.
22 Sep 08
4:25 pm
Congrats Mark; you are very welcome and worked hard to deserve it-
To all those serious about the test; you know how to get in touch with me.
d
22 Sep 08
6:31 pm
hey guys i was here to check whats up with the exam result… congratulations mark… way to go man. Hey dawn how did you do how about ryan and russell. I wish all of you best of luck.
Whats up with the comments and arguments…guys we built this site for a while to help each other don;t ruin it. Even though many of us passed the exam we do understand the frustration of taking this exam lets make it a positive contribution.
23 Sep 08
12:36 am
Test#1 189
Test#2 199
Test #3 203
Test #4 216
Test #5 206
Test # 6 203
Test # 7 218
Test # 8 214
Test # 9 212
Here comes test # 10
23 Sep 08
9:21 pm
I just want to say, this was my first and last Social Studies CST. Somehow, I passed with a 231. For those of you who passed, great j