The task now facing social studies teachers and their students is daunting. There are just so many TEKS, old and new! Can it be done? This book completely covers all of the TEKS in United States History since 1877. Information is organized logically through a chronological approach to United States history. The book incorporates a variety of learning features based on Marzano’s Classroom Instruction that Works.

Mastering the TEKS in United States History Since 1877 is written in a student-friendly manner, with clear, insightful explanations, and a plethora of historical maps and illustrations. The book presents the United States History TEKS in a way that students can easily follow.

The book makes use of the latest educational research, including the recommendations of the National Research Council in How People Learn and of Robert Marzano in Classroom Instruction that Works.

A special opening unit presents test-taking strategies students need to perform well on the new End-of-Course tests. Students learn how to read maps, tables, graphs and diagrams. Students also learn how to attack each type of multiple-choice question through our unique metacognitive “E-R-A” approach: Examine The Question, Recall What You Know, and Apply What You Know to select the best answer.

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