240's GACE Mathematics (711) Testlet 210: Algebra and Functions (6–12) Study Guide Is 97% Test-Aligned
240's GACE Mathematics (711) Testlet 210: Algebra and Functions (6–12) study guide is built around the official exam framework so you can study what is actually tested. This page shows exactly how the guide maps to the real exam — SMR by SMR and competency by competency — so you can see where coverage is strongest, where some depth gaps remain, and how each part of the guide supports your prep.
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1 domains · 16 competencies reviewed · 97% test-aligned
Covered— competency is comprehensively supported by the guide
Partially covered— core content is covered, but some depth gaps remain
Coverage gap identified— a content gap has been identified
This study guide is based on the current official exam framework
We review and update alignment whenever the official framework changes so candidates are always studying current, accurate material.
ALGEBRA AND FUNCTIONS (6–12) (DOMAIN 210)
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SMR 210.001 Understand linear, quadratic, and higher-order polynomial functions.
264 Qs28 Materials35 Cards4 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
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| a. Analyze the relationship between a linear, quadratic, or higher-order polynomial function and its graph. | M.Understanding Linear Functions and Their Properties; M.Sketch a Quadratic - Standard Form; M.Sketch a Quadratic - Vertex Form; M.Sketch a Polynomial - From Roots | Covered | 44 | 4 | 6 | 1 | Covered by 4 topics (44 questions, 4 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos). |
| b. Manipulate algebraic expressions, equations, and inequalities (e.g., simplify, transform, factor). | M.Equivalence of Expressions - To Simplify; M.Advanced Equivalence of Expressions - To Simplify; M.Equivalence of Expressions - To Expand; M.Polynomials; M.Advanced Factoring Polynomials | Covered | 66 | 5 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 5 topics (66 questions, 5 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
| c. Solve linear and quadratic equations and inequalities using a variety of methods, including graphical methods. | M.Solving One-Variable Equations; M.Quadratic Equation - Solve via Graphing; M.Quadratic Equation - Solve via Factoring; M.Quadratic Equation - Solve via Complete the Square; M.Quadratic Equation - Solve via Quadratic Formula | Covered | 43 | 5 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 5 topics (43 questions, 5 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. Solve systems of linear equations or inequalities using a variety of methods (e.g., substitution, elimination, matrices). | M.Solving Systems of Linear Equations; M.Solving Systems of Linear Equations - Scalar Note; M.Solving Systems of Quadratic Equations; M.Solving Mixed Systems; M.Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities; M.Solving Systems of Quadratic Inequalities | Covered | 46 | 6 | 5 | 1 | Covered by 6 topics (46 questions, 6 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos). |
| e. Solve higher-order polynomial equations and inequalities with a variety of solutions. | M.Solving Linear Inequalities; M.Solving Compound Linear Inequalities; M.Solve Linear Inequalities - Graphically; M.Solve Quadratic Inequalities - Graphically; M.Solve Quadratic Inequalities - Algebraically | Covered | 31 | 5 | 3 | 1 | Covered by 5 topics (31 questions, 5 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos). |
| f. Analyze the characteristics (e.g., degree, parity, values, intercepts, end behavior) of linear, quadratic, and higher-order polynomial equations and their graphs. | M.Sketch a Quadratic - Standard Form; M.Sketch a Quadratic - Vertex Form; M.Sketch a Polynomial - From Roots; M.Even and Odd Functions | Covered | 42 | 4 | 4 | 1 | Covered by 4 topics (42 questions, 4 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos). |
| g. Solve diverse application-based problems by modeling them with linear, quadratic, and higher-order polynomial functions in contexts that are familiar to Georgians. | M.Advanced Quadratic Equation - Real World Problems; M.Linear Function Word Problems | Covered | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (21 questions, 2 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR 210.002 Understand advanced functions in contexts that are familiar to Georgians.
216 Qs25 Materials41 Cards0 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Determine inverses and compositions of algebraic functions. | M.Function Inversion; M.Function Composition | Covered | 26 | 2 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (26 questions, 2 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
| b. Apply the laws of exponents and logarithms. | M.Properties of Exponents; M.Properties of Logarithms; M.Properties of Exponents - Applying Multiple Properties | Covered | 66 | 3 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (66 questions, 3 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| c. Analyze the relationship between exponential and logarithmic functions. | M.Exponential Functions; M.Logarithmic Functions | Covered | 20 | 2 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (20 questions, 2 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. Analyze exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs. | M.Exponential Functions - Asymptotes; M.Exponential Functions - Reflections; M.Logarithmic Functions - Graph | Covered | 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (11 questions, 3 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. Solve diverse application-based problems by modeling them with exponential and logarithmic functions. | M.Exponential Functions - Real World Problems; M.Exponential Functions - Real World Problems - Compound Interest; M.Exponential Functions - Real World Problems - Annuities | Covered | 32 | 3 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (32 questions, 3 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
| f. Manipulate (e.g., simplify, transform, factor) rational, radical, and absolute value expressions, equations, and inequalities. | M.Solving Equations - Logarithmic and Exponential; M.Solving Equations - Rational; M.Absolute Value Inequalities; M.Solving Equations - Radicals and Exponents | Covered | 27 | 4 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 4 topics (27 questions, 4 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| g. Analyze the relationship of a function (e.g., rational, radical, absolute value, piecewise-defined) and its graph. | M.Absolute Value Functions; M.Piecewise Functions; M.Rational Functions | Covered | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (11 questions, 3 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
| h. Analyze the characteristics (e.g., domain, range, asymptotes, continuity) of rational, radical, absolute value, and piecewise-defined functions. | M.Domain and Range - Continuous; M.Advanced Domain and Range of Functions; M.Advanced Domain and Range of Functions - Piecewise; M.Parent Functions | Covered | 17 | 4 | 11 | 0 | Covered by 4 topics (17 questions, 4 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos). |
| i. Solve diverse application-based problems by modeling them with rational, radical, absolute value, and piecewise-defined functions. | M.Domain and Range - Applications | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
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