Study Guide

Field 182: Elementary Mathematics Specialist 
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 part 1 of 2.
subareas range of competencies approximate percentage 
of test
Selected-Response
roman numeral 1 number concepts and operations 0001to0002 18 percent
roman numeral 2 algebra and functions 0003to0004 16 percent
roman numeral 3 geometry and measurement 0005to0006 17 percent
roman numeral 4 data analysis and probability 0007to0008 16 percent
roman numeral 5 professional knowledge and instructional leadership 0009to0010 18 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 6 constructed-response assignment 0011 15 percent

subarea roman numeral 1–Number Concepts and Operations

Competency 0001–Apply knowledge of number sense, number systems, and the properties of the real number system.

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Competency 0002–Analyze number operations and computational algorithms.

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subarea roman numeral 2–Algebra and Functions

Competency 0003–Apply knowledge of patterns, algebraic and proportional reasoning, expressions, and equations.

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Competency 0004–Apply knowledge and concepts of linear functions to model and solve problems.

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subarea roman numeral 3–Geometry and Measurement

Competency 0005–Apply knowledge and concepts of Euclidean, transformational, and coordinate geometry.

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Competency 0006–Apply knowledge and concepts of measurement.

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subarea roman numeral 4–Data Analysis and Probability

Competency 0007–Analyze and interpret data.

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Competency 0008–Apply knowledge and concepts of probability.

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subarea roman numeral 5–Professional Knowledge and Instructional Leadership

Competency 0009–Demonstrate knowledge of mathematics instruction and assessment.

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Competency 0010–Demonstrate knowledge of instructional leadership in mathematics.

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subarea roman numeral 6–Constructed-Response Assignment

Competency 0011–Analyze student work and assessment data related to a student's development of mathematical knowledge and abilities and plan appropriate instructional strategies for the student.

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