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1Domains
17Competencies reviewed
97%Test-aligned
16Covered
1Partially covered
0Gaps
- CoveredCompetency is comprehensively supported by the guide.
- Partially coveredCore content is covered, but some depth gaps remain.
- Coverage gap identifiedA 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.
Trigonometry and Calculus (6–12) (Domain 212)Partially covered
SMR 212.001 · Understand trigonometric functions.101 questions · 11 materials · 9 cards · 1 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Analyze characteristics and relationships between sine, cosine, and tangent functions and their inverses. | M.Trigonometric Ratios; M.Inverse Trigonometric Ratios | Covered | 20 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (20 questions, 2 materials, 0 cards, 1 videos). |
| b. Apply trigonometric functions to solve problems involving distance and angles. | M.Trigonometric Ratios | Covered | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 1 videos). |
| c. Apply trigonometric functions to solve problems involving the unit circle. | M.The Unit Circle | Covered | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. Manipulate trigonometric expressions and equations (e.g., by applying trigonometric identities and reciprocals of trigonometric functions). | M.Advanced Trigonometric Identities - Special Triangles; M.Advanced Trigonometric Identities - Quotient and Reciprocal; M.Advanced Trigonometric Identities - Pythagorean Identities | Covered | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (14 questions, 3 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. Analyze the relationship between a trigonometric function and its graph. | M.Trigonometric Ratio Graphs | Covered | 19 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
| f. Use trigonometric functions to model periodic relationships. | M.Trigonometric Ratio Graphs - Real Word Problems; M.Analyze and Solve Trigonometric Functions | Covered | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (18 questions, 2 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| g. Apply the laws of sine and cosine. | M.Laws of Sines and Cosines | Covered | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| h. Analyze conic sections algebraically. | M.Conic Sections | Covered | 10 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR 212.002 · Understand essential concepts in calculus in contexts that are familiar to Georgians.124 questions · 17 materials · 34 cards · 0 videosPartially covered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Evaluate limits with and without bound. | M.Limits and Continuity | Covered | 24 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| b. Identify and classify points of discontinuity within a graph. | M.Limits and Continuity | Covered | 24 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| c. Analyze the derivative as the slope of a tangent line and as the limit of the difference quotient and interpret the derivative as the instantaneous rate of change of a function. | M.Derivatives and Slopes | Covered | 15 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. Calculate the derivatives of functions (e.g., polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric) using various techniques (e.g., quotient rule, product rule, power rule, chain rule). | M.Derivatives and Trigonometric Functions; M.Derivatives and Exponential Functions; M.Derivatives and Logarithmic Functions | Partially covered | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | Partial coverage by 3 topics (5 questions, 2 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| e. Apply differentiation to analyze the graphs of functions. | M.Derivatives and Slopes | Covered | 15 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| f. Apply differentiation to solve diverse application-based problems involving rates of change and optimization. | M.Calculus - Rates; M.Calculus - Velocity and Acceleration | Covered | 13 | 2 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (13 questions, 2 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| g. Relate the area under a curve to the limit of a Riemann sum. | M.Riemann Sums; M.Approximating Area; M.Riemann Sum - Integral Calculations | Covered | 14 | 3 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (14 questions, 3 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| h. Calculate the integrals of functions (e.g., polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric) using basic integration techniques. | M.Integration; M.Integration by Parts; M.Integrating Exponentials; M.Integrating Trigonometric Functions; M.Integrals Yielding Logarithms | Covered | 31 | 5 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 5 topics (31 questions, 5 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
| i. Apply integration to analyze the graphs of functions and solve diverse application-based problems | M.Areas by Integration; M.Volumes by Integration; M.Distance by Integration | Covered | 22 | 3 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (22 questions, 3 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
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How closely does 240 align to the GACE 711 exam?
This guide is 97% aligned based on a competency-by-competency review of the official framework and the study resources included in the guide.
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