The summary information in this report provides teachers, school administrators, and students with an overview of results from the June 1998 administration of the Social Studies 30 Diploma Examination given in Alberta, Canada. This information is most helpful when used in conjunction with the detailed school and jurisdiction report. The report first explains that this examination consists of two parts: a multiple-choice section worth 70%, and a written-response section worth 30% of the total examination mark. The report states that overall student achievement in Social Studies 30 was satisfactory. Out of 10,203 students who wrote the examination 94.7% achieved the acceptable standard and 18.1% of the students achieved the standard of excellence. The report then focuses on explanations and samples of the multiple choice and written response tests that were used in this study. (BT)