Study Guide

Field 140: Business Education 
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 ) and online proctored test
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 part 1 of 2.
subareas range of competencies approximate percentage 
of test
Selected-Response
roman numeral 1 business foundations 0001to0003 26 percent
roman numeral 2 business management 0004to0006 21 percent
roman numeral 3 technology systems 0007to0008 19 percent
roman numeral 4 finance and economics 0009to0010 19 percent
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test weighting by number of questions per subarea part 2 of 2.
subareas range of competencies approximate percentage of test
constructed-response
roman numeral 5 pedagogical content knowledge 0011 15 percent

subarea roman numeral 1–Business Foundations

Competency 0001–Understand and analyze principles of business law.

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Competency 0002–Apply principles of business communication.

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Competency 0003–Apply principles of career development.

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subarea roman numeral 2–Business Management

Competency 0004–Analyze principles and practices of management.

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Competency 0005–Analyze principles of marketing.

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Competency 0006–Analyze principles of international business.

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subarea roman numeral 3–Technology Systems

Competency 0007–Analyze basic principles of technology and skills associated with the use of technology.

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Competency 0008–Apply principles of using technology to create business solutions.

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subarea roman numeral 4–Finance and Economics

Competency 0009–Apply principles of accounting.

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Competency 0010–Analyze basic principles of consumer economics and finance.

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subarea roman numeral 5–Pedagogical Content Knowledge

Competency 0011–Analyze a lesson plan and student work sample for a learning standard in the state standards for business education and describe differentiated instructional strategies that address the student's needs.

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