High School Social Studies

General Information

• Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Transition Timeline for the Regents Examination in Global History and Geography
• Commissioner’s Memo Concerning Global History and Geography Transition

Student Essay Booklets

• Essay Booklet: Regents Examination in United States History and Government (Framework) - For June 2021 and beyond
• Essay Booklet: Regents Exam in Global History and Geography II (Grade 10) - For June 2019 and beyond
• Essay Booklet: United States History and Government and Transition Exam in Global History and Geography — Grade 10
• Update on Printed Materials for the Regents Exams and Regents Competency Tests (RCTs)

Generic Scoring Rubric

• Demystifying the Holistic Scoring Process: A Brief Refresher, Spring 2013 - updated, 9/17/13
• Revised Generic Scoring Rubric for the Regents Examinations in Global History and Geography and United States History and Government - published March 2004; updated 2007