THE KEY Study Guide for Social Studies 20-1 is specifically designed to assist students prepare for quizzes, unit tests, and final tests throughout the year. It is 100% aligned with the Alberta curriculum, and includes a new formative pre-test which allows students to assess their understanding of topics covered in the previous year.

Each unit includes essential teaching pieces, practice questions, unit tests, answers, and detailed solutions. The complete solutions show problem-solving methods, explain key concepts and highlight potential errors. The resource is ideal for yearlong use by students, teachers, and parents at home or at school.

A Table of Correlations at the beginning of each unit identifies the curriculum outcomes for the unit as well as the multiple-choice questions that specifically test those concepts.

To help students understand the curriculum, THE KEY provides explanations for key concepts at the beginning of each unit and practice questions. THE KEY includes two final practice tests. Students may use them to become familiar with provincial test format and rigour. Detailed solutions are provided for all questions. Solutions show the processes and ideas used in arriving at the correct answers and may help students gain a better understanding of the concepts being tested.

Note: The KEY shipped to you may differ in cover design, year, and ISBN from the one shown on the website. Castle Rock Research guarantees that the book you receive, regardless of these factors, will be current in regards to curriculum.