Study Guide

Field 110: Biological Sciences 
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.
Subareas Range of Competencies Approximate Percentage 
of Test
Selected-Response
 roman numeral 1  Structures and Processes of Cells and Organisms 0001–0004 33 percent 
 roman numeral 2  Ecosystem Energy Flow, Interactions, and Dynamics 0005–0007 26 percent 
 roman numeral 3  Heredity and Evolution 0008–0010 26 percent 
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Constructed-Response
 roman numeral 4  Constructed-Response Assignment 0011 15 percent 
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subarea roman numeral 1–Structures and Processes of Cells and Organisms

Competency 0001–Understand the characteristics and biochemistry of the atoms and molecules necessary for life.

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Competency 0002–Understand the characteristics of cells and their structures and processes.

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Competency 0003–Understand photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and the flow of energy and matter in cells.

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Competency 0004–Understand organismal maintenance, growth, and reproduction.

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subarea roman numeral 2–Ecosystem Energy Flow, Interactions, and Dynamics

Competency 0005–Understand the characteristics of biomes, ecosystems, and their inhabitants.

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Competency 0006–Understand the flow of matter and energy in organisms and ecosystems.

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Competency 0007–Understand the impact of human activities on the environment and society.

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subarea roman numeral 3–Heredity and Evolution

Competency 0008–Understand the molecular basis of inheritance.

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Competency 0009–Understand the inheritance and variation of traits.

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Competency 0010–Understand natural selection, adaptation, and the diversity of life.

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subarea roman numeral 4–Constructed-Response Assignment

Competency 0011–Analyze a lesson plan and student work sample for a learning standard in the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science or the Next Generation Science Standards and describe differentiated instructional strategies that address student needs.

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