Study Guide

Field 104: Chemistry 
Test Design and Framework

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The test design below describes general assessment information. The framework that follows is a detailed outline that explains the knowledge and skills that this test measures.

Test Design

Test overview, including duration of test, number of questions, and passing score.
Format Computer-based test ( C B T )
Number of Questions 80 selected-response questions and 1 constructed-response assignment
Time* 4 hours
Passing Score 240

*Does not include 15-minute  C B T  tutorial

Test Framework

Pie chart of approximate test weighting outlined in the table below.

Test weighting by number of questions per subarea.
Subareas Range of Competencies Approximate Percentage 
of Test
Selected-Response
 roman numeral 1  Structure and Properties of Matter 0001–0005 39 percent 
 roman numeral 2  Chemical Reactions 0006–0009 29 percent 
 roman numeral 3  Energy Changes 0010–0011 17 percent 
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Constructed-Response
 roman numeral 4  Constructed-Response Assignment 0012 15 percent 
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subarea roman numeral 1–Structure and Properties of Matter

Competency 0001–Understand the structure of the atom.

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Competency 0002–Understand the properties of substances and the patterns in those properties.

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Competency 0003–Understand the formation and characteristics of chemical compounds.

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Competency 0004–Understand the compositions and characteristics of elements, compounds, and mixtures.

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Competency 0005–Understand the formation and properties of various states of matter.

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subarea roman numeral 2–Chemical Reactions

Competency 0006–Understand the characteristics of chemical reactions.

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Competency 0007–Understand the use of mass and particle number relationships to describe chemical reactions.

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Competency 0008–Understand the kinetics of chemical reactions.

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Competency 0009–Understand the role of equilibrium in chemical reactions.

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subarea roman numeral 3–Energy Changes

Competency 0010–Understand energy changes in physical, chemical, and nuclear processes.

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Competency 0011–Understand the thermodynamics of physical and chemical processes.

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subarea roman numeral 4–Constructed-Response Assignment

Competency 0012–Analyze a lesson plan and student work sample for a laboratory investigation related to a performance expectation in the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science, then describe differentiated strategies that address student needs.

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