Study Guide

Field 150–151: Elementary Education Subtests 1 and 2 
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
  • Subtest 1: 52 selected-response questions,
    1 constructed-response assignment
  • Subtest 2: 66 selected-response questions
Time* 4 hours for one or both subtests
Passing Score 240

*Does not include 15-minute  C B T  tutorial

Test Frameworks

Field 150: Elementary Education Subtest 1: Reading/Language Arts

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

 Subarea roman numeral I –Reading

Competency 0001–Apply knowledge of the foundations of literacy development in English as well as research-based, systematic instruction and assessment of phonological and phonemic awareness.

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Competency 0002–Apply knowledge of the beginning stages of literacy development as well as research-based, systematic instruction and assessment in the areas of alphabetic principle, phonics, spelling, and regularly and irregularly spelled words to promote word recognition.

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Competency 0003–Apply knowledge of the later stages of literacy development as well as research-based, systematic instruction and assessment in the areas of advanced phonics, spelling, and regularly and irregularly spelled words to promote word recognition.

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Competency 0004–Apply knowledge of the development and assessment of fluency at all stages of reading.

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Competency 0005–Apply knowledge of vocabulary development and assessment.

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Competency 0006–Apply knowledge of the development and assessment of reading comprehension and supporting strategies for multiple formats.

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Competency 0007–Understand the importance of literary analysis, the use of culturally relevant texts in classroom instruction, and the assessment of literature comprehension.

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Competency 0008–Understand the importance of informational text analysis, the use of informational texts in classroom instruction, and the assessment of informational text comprehension.

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 Subarea roman numeral 2 –Language Arts

Competency 0009–Apply knowledge of the foundations of writing development and the elements of the writing process.

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Competency 0010–Demonstrate knowledge of strategies for producing writing that is developed, organized, and appropriate to the task, purpose, and audience.

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Competency 0011–Apply knowledge of the fundamental elements of research.

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Competency 0012–Apply knowledge of multimodal literacies, including alphabetic, aural, gestural, spatial, and visual literacy.

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Field 151: Elementary Education Subtest 2:
Social Studies/Mathematics/Science/Health, Fitness, and the Arts

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
 roman numeral 1  Social Studies 0001–0004 26 percent 
 roman numeral 2  Mathematics 0005–0008 31 percent 
 roman numeral 3  Science 0009–0012 28 percent 
 roman numeral 4  Health/Fitness and the Arts 0013–0015 15 percent 

 Subarea roman numeral 1 –Social Studies

Competency 0001–Apply knowledge of social studies process skills.

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Competency 0002–Apply knowledge of the basic principles of government, civics, and economics.

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Competency 0003–Apply knowledge of the basic principles of geography.

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Competency 0004–Apply knowledge of events and developments in the history of Oklahoma, the United States, and the world.

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 Subarea roman numeral 2 –Mathematics

Competency 0005–Apply knowledge of number sense, number systems, operations, and basic algebra.

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Competency 0006–Apply knowledge of algebraic and proportional reasoning, expressions, and equations.

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Competency 0007–Apply knowledge of measurement and geometry concepts.

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Competency 0008–Apply knowledge of data analysis and probability concepts.

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 Subarea roman numeral 3–Science

Competency 0009–Apply knowledge of scientific inquiry and scientific engineering practices.

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Competency 0010–Apply knowledge of the fundamental concepts and core ideas of physical science.

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Competency 0011–Apply knowledge of the fundamental concepts and core ideas of Earth and space science.

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Competency 0012–Apply knowledge of the fundamental concepts and core ideas of life science.

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 Subarea roman numeral 4––Health/Fitness and the Arts

Competency 0013–Demonstrate knowledge of health, fitness, and safety concepts and skills.

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Competency 0014–Demonstrate knowledge of basic genres, materials, tools, and historical and cultural traditions of visual art.

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Competency 0015–Demonstrate knowledge of basic genres and historical and cultural traditions of the performing arts and media arts.

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