Study Guide

Field 225: Middle Level/Intermediate Mathematics 
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  Number Properties and Number Sense 0001–0002 16 percent 
 roman numeral 2  Relations, Functions, and Algebra 0003–0007 34 percent 
 roman numeral 3  Measurement and Geometry 0008–0010 21 percent 
 roman numeral 4  Probability and Statistics 0011–0012 14 percent 
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Constructed-Response
 roman numeral 5  Pedagogical Content Knowledge 0013 15 percent 
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subarea roman numeral 1–Number Properties and Number Sense

Competency 0001–Apply knowledge of the structure and property of the real number system.

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Competency 0002–Apply knowledge of number operations and number theory.

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subarea roman numeral 2–Relations, Functions, and Algebra

Competency 0003–Apply the principles and properties of algebraic relations and functions.

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Competency 0004–Apply algebraic techniques.

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Competency 0005–Apply the properties of linear functions and relations.

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Competency 0006–Apply the properties of quadratic and higher-order polynomial functions and relations.

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Competency 0007–Analyze advanced functions and the conceptual foundations of calculus.

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subarea roman numeral 3–Measurement and Geometry

Competency 0008–Apply principles and procedures related to measurement.

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Competency 0009–Apply the principles and properties of Euclidean geometry in two and three dimensions.

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Competency 0010–Apply the principles and properties of coordinate and transformational geometries.

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subarea roman numeral 4–Probability and Statistics

Competency 0011–Apply the principles, properties, and techniques of probability.

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Competency 0012–Apply the principles, properties, and techniques of statistics.

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subarea roman numeral 5–Pedagogical Content Knowledge

Competency 0013–Analyze a lesson plan for a given content standard in the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Mathematics, including examples of student work and/or assessments, and describe subsequent activities that address student needs on the basis of your analysis.

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