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Students are expected to be able to:
 
-describe the major types of economies and how each meets the needs of  the people

-explain how economic growth and technology  change affect quality of life.
 
-read and interpret maps to uncover relationships between geography and  industrialization in the United States, in the former Soviet Union, and in  Canada
 
-identify and evaluate alternative answers,  conclusions, solutions, or decisions concerning issues of economic growth in  the United States, in the former Soviet Union, and in Canada

-support a position using persuasive arguments on quality of life in a  market, centrally planned, or mixed economy

AND

-communicate effectively with others in formal situations such as  interviews and panel discussions on different perspectives of economic  growth.

The following are two sample questions from the  "Parent Guide to Provincial Achievement Testing"

a. A skilled labour force, welathy entrepreneurs, and enclosed  farmland.
b. A large labour force, available natural  resources, and a market for goods.
c. Strong unions, new factories, and inventions in the textile  industry.
d. Skilled craftsmen, a good transportation  system, and available capital.

a. became dependent on foreign investment.
b. moved from employment in primary to tertiary industry.
c. became dependent on development of natural resources.
d. moved from farms to cities in search of employment.

Answers:

1.b.

2.c.
 

For more information, phone The Achievement Testing Team Student Evaluation Branch Alberta Education at (403)427-0010 or, to be connected  toll free in Alberta, dial 310-0000.

To try a practice test, go to www.exambank.com