Study Guide

Field 082: 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 subarea weighting, as described 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 0001–0002 16 percent
roman numeral 2 algebra and functions 0003–0004 13 percent
roman numeral 3 geometry and measurement 0005–0006 13 percent
roman numeral 4 data analysis and probability 0007–0008 13 percent
roman numeral 5 pedagogical knowledge and instructional leadership 0009–0011 30 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 knowledge and instructional leadership 0011 15 percent

Subarea roman numeral 1–Number Concepts and Operations

Competency 0001–Analyze the structure of 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–Analyze patterns, algebraic expressions, and functions.

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

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Subarea roman numeral 3–Geometry and Measurement

Competency 0005–Apply concepts of measurement.

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Competency 0006–Apply concepts of Euclidean, transformational, and coordinate geometry.

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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 concepts of probability.

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Subarea roman numeral 5–Pedagogical 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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 start italics In addition to answering selected-response questions, candidates will prepare a written response to an assignment summarized in the competency statement below. end italics 

Competency 0011–Prepare an organized analysis of student work and a response to this work.