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What Concepts Are Covered in the TExES Social Studies 4-8 (118) Study Guide?
The TExES Social Studies 4-8 (118) exam assesses whether you have the knowledge and skills a beginning social studies teacher in the middle grades needs. The study guide covers Colonial US and Texas, Economic Concepts, Research Methods, Human Geography, and much more!
2,858 practice questions covering 27 concepts.
Concepts
| Concept | Lessons | Practice Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Historical Themes | 11 | 110 |
| Colonial US and Texas | 8 | 138 |
| American Revolution and Early Government | 9 | 89 |
| Westward Expansion and Texas Independence | 6 | 96 |
| Civil War and Reconstruction | 7 | 83 |
| Progressive and Civil Rights Movements | 16 | 153 |
| World Wars and the 21st Century | 16 | 182 |
| Geography Skills | 5 | 60 |
| Economic Concepts | 14 | 198 |
| Economic History and Development | 13 | 122 |
| Government Systems and Principles | 7 | 123 |
| Structures of American Democracy | 7 | 96 |
| U.S. Civics | 7 | 85 |
| Sociology Concepts and Themes | 10 | 65 |
| Impacts of Human Innovations | 6 | 75 |
| Social Studies Skills | 13 | 124 |
| Research Methods | 7 | 64 |
| Evaluating Students | 6 | 142 |
| World History Overview and Themes | 15 | 138 |
| Issues and Development of US Government | 13 | 134 |
| Planning | 7 | 76 |
| Instruction | 10 | 90 |
| Concepts of Culture | 12 | 123 |
| Human Geography | 6 | 72 |
| Impact of Location | 9 | 82 |
| Physical Geography | 8 | 94 |
| Physical Processes | 5 | 75 |
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You can start studying by taking our diagnostic test to learn your strengths and weaknesses. Then you can start working through the concepts. The instructional content, which includes videos and written content, gives you all the necessary information to understand that topic. Each concept has its own set of flashcards and quizzes you can use to test your knowledge of that specific concept quickly. Once you have worked through all the concepts, you can move on to the full-length practice tests. These practice tests mimic the test day environment, meaning they will have the same amount of questions and time limit as the real test.
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Benefits of Using the Study Guide
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TExES Social Studies 4-8 (118) Study Guide FAQs
Do I get a break during the TExES Social Studies 4-8 (118)?
It depends on the test: some include a scheduled break and others don't. If you take an unscheduled break, the test clock keeps running, so plan to use the restroom before you start. The official testing website lists the break rules for your exam.
How do I pass the TExES Social Studies 4-8 (118)?
First understand what is on the exam and what you are expected to know. Once you find your areas of weakness, target them with instructional content and practice questions, and check your progress with practice tests. See how it all lines up on our Test Alignment page.
How long will the TExES Social Studies 4-8 (118) take?
The official testing website lists the testing time for your exam. Expect to be at the testing site longer than that, and arrive early so you have time to check in.
What should I expect on test day for the TExES Social Studies 4-8 (118)?
Arrive early with an approved photo ID, and read the testing policies on the official testing website before your appointment, so nothing on test day surprises you.