Study Guide

Field 113: Physical Science 
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 (CBT)
Number of Questions 80 selected-response questions and 1 constructed-response assignment
Time* 4 hours
Passing Score 240

*Does not include 15-minute CBT 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  Science Practices and the Engineering Process 0001–0004  21 percent 
 roman numeral 2  Forces, Electromagnetics, and Waves 0005–0008  21 percent 
 roman numeral 3  Matter and Energy 0009–0014  30 percent 
 roman numeral 4  Earth and Space Systems 0015–0017  13 percent 
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Constructed-Response
 roman numeral 5  Pedagogical Content Knowledge 0018  15 percent 

 Subarea roman numeral 1–Science Practices and the Engineering Process 

Competency 0001–Apply knowledge of scientific practices and techniques to physical science investigations.

The following topics are examples of content that may be covered under this competency.

Competency 0002–Apply knowledge of the processes of gathering, organizing, and interpreting scientific data.

The following topics are examples of content that may be covered under this competency.

Competency 0003–Apply knowledge of engineering design to physical science.

The following topics are examples of content that may be covered under this competency.

Competency 0004–Apply crosscutting concepts to physical science concepts, processes, and phenomena.

The following topics are examples of content that may be covered under this competency.

 Subarea roman numeral 2–Forces, Electromagnetics, and Waves 

Competency 0005–Apply knowledge of forces and motion.

The following topics are examples of content that may be covered under this competency.

Competency 0006–Apply knowledge of work, power, energy, and momentum in mechanical systems.

The following topics are examples of content that may be covered under this competency.

Competency 0007–Apply knowledge of electricity, magnetism, and electromagnetism.

The following topics are examples of content that may be covered under this competency.

Competency 0008–Apply knowledge of waves.

The following topics are examples of content that may be covered under this competency.

 Subarea roman numeral 3–Matter and Energy 

Competency 0009–Apply knowledge of atomic structure and the periodic table.

The following topics are examples of content that may be covered under this competency.

Competency 0010–Analyze chemical structure, intermolecular forces, and bonding.

The following topics are examples of content that may be covered under this competency.

Competency 0011–Apply knowledge of stoichiometry and chemical reactions.

The following topics are examples of content that may be covered under this competency.

Competency 0012–Apply knowledge of the phases of matter.

The following topics are examples of content that may be covered under this competency.

Competency 0013–Apply knowledge of aqueous solutions.

The following topics are examples of content that may be covered under this competency.

Competency 0014–Apply knowledge of the principles of energy and thermodynamics.

The following topics are examples of content that may be covered under this competency.

 Subarea roman numeral 4–Earth and Space Systems 

Competency 0015–Apply knowledge of space systems.

The following topics are examples of content that may be covered under this competency.

Competency 0016–Apply knowledge of Earth systems.

The following topics are examples of content that may be covered under this competency.

Competency 0017–Apply knowledge of natural hazards and human impacts.

The following topics are examples of content that may be covered under this competency.

 Subarea roman numeral 5–Pedagogical Content Knowledge 

Competency 0018–Analyze a lesson plan for a given learning standard in the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science or in the Next Generation Science Standards, including examples of student work and/or assessments, and describe subsequent activities that address student needs.

The following topics are examples of content that may be covered under this competency.