Reasoning with Content

2026 Book chapter Open access

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Authors: Jane C. Lo, Sheila W. Valencia, Walter Chalmerse Parker
DOI: 10.4324/9781003476825-16
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Abstract

Drawing from a large-scale study of a project-based high school civics course, this chapter presents the Complex Scenario Test (CST) as a way to assess deeper civic learning. The CST assesses reasoning with content through a series of scenario-based prompts and students’ ability to transfer civic knowledge and reasoning to novel scenarios. We discuss the validity and reliability of the evidence gathered as part of the study and describe our efforts to address equity and fairness for all students.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Educator Training and Historical Pedagogy Innovative Teaching Methodologies in Social Sciences Education and Critical Thinking Development

Publication details

Pages
203–219
Publication date
5 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter