"I have three children, one in 5th grade, 8th grade, and 11th grade; and they are all talking about DBQs.
As a parent, I have no idea what they are, what they look like, or what importance they have in my children's education."
This response is likely to occur in homes today.
With all the change in school reform, Document based Questions(DBQs) are relevant and linked to the Learning Standards.
A useful site to gather information on DBQs format, look at sample questions, or examine student responses follows below:
• http://pittsford.monroe.edu/ss99/dbq/dbq.htm • http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/germ/neh/gruppe2/principles.html Two other sites that address DBQs, ta...
NY Standards in Instruction 
