Subject Matter Knowledge (SMK) Requirements Matrix
History 1-6
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Licensure Program (License and Grade Level):
Name(s) of person(s) completing this matrix:
7.06: (13) Subject Matter Knowledge
Requirements
Introductory Level
Moderate Level
High Level
Introduced; Beginning / Developing
Reinforced; Developing/ Competent
Mastered; Competent/ Skilled
(a) The following topics will be addressed on a
subject matter knowledge test for the 1-6 level:
1. United States history from the age of
exploration to the Civil War
2. World history from human beginnings and
ancient and classical civilizations of the
Mediterranean area; and English and Western
European history through the Enlightenment
3. Geography: major physical features of the
world and key concepts of geography
4. Basic economic principles and concepts
5. United States political principles, institutions,
and processes, their history and development
6. Major developments and figures in
Massachusetts history
603 CMR 7.06: Massachusetts Subject Matter Knowledge Requirements Matrix