Full course description
Credit by Exam Description
The Social Studies Grade 4 Credit by Exam (CBE) is designed to test your proficiency of grade level standards related to (1) History; (2) Geography; (3) Economics (4) Government; (5) Citizenship; (6) Culture; (7) Science, Technology, and Society; and (8) Social Study Skills. Each CBE exam is designed in alignment with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) which define the skills and content to be taught in each course and grade level in the state of Texas. The University of Texas at Austin High School District complies with Texas’ credit by exam policy 19 TAC §74.24 Credit by Exams (b-c).
At Home, Online Proctored Exams (Grade 3-12)
UTHS offers online proctoring of credit by exams for students in grades 3-12 at home using the Proctorio service, which allows the student to take the exam using their computer or a district-issued computer. Proctorio includes an identification process, requires a webcam for video recording, and uses a lockdown browser to ensure a secure testing experience.
Exam Materials
Please visit the Computer Requirements page to view minimum device, internet, and application requirements for all UT High School courses.
Download & Review the Study Guide Before Testing
The bulleted lists and sample questions in the study guide can assist you in preparing for the exam. If your exam includes verbal or written responses or a student portfolio submission, the grading rubric will be available in the study guide. While this resource is a complete guide for studying, it does not cover every item on the test. Ultimately, you should use the TEKS to guide your exam preparation.
Online Proctored Exams
All course exams, including both summative assessments and the final exam, must be completed online. Students must test online with Proctorio and are required to add the Proctorio extension to either their Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome browser—installation instructions are provided in the student's course. Proctorio uses a student's computer to lock down their browser during the exam. We encourage you to visit Proctorio's Data Security and Privacy site pages to learn more about how we protect student data.