Document-Based Questions - DBQ

Introduction - What are DBQ's?

Course I

Historical Records: what, why, where and how.
A brief course on using historical records in the classroom.

Course II

Overview:

• Understand how document-based questions assess standards and performance indicators in the Learning Standards for Social Studies.
• Gain knowledge of strategies for preparing students to write strong responses to DBQs.
• Investigate processes and procedures for creating effective DBQ assessments.
• Understand processes and procedures for rating DBQ essays.