240's GACE Special Education Mathematics and Science Assessment Study Guide Is 91% Test-Aligned

240's GACE Special Education Mathematics and Science Assessment 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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91%
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254
Fully covered
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Partially covered
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Based on a competency-by-competency review of the official framework and the lessons, practice questions, flashcards, videos, and study materials included in this guide.
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Why Test Alignment Matters for Your GACE Special Education Mathematics and Science Assessment Study Guide

Certification test standards are broad, but the exam questions are very specific. Our team of curriculum experts uses the 240 Study Guide Creation Process to ensure the most aligned, specific content for your GACE Special Education Mathematics and Science Assessment (088) test — so you are not wasting time on broad subject review that may not show up on exam day.

Why 240 Is the Best Choice for the GACE 088 Study Guide
  • ✓Built around the official exam framework
  • ✓Organized by the competencies actually used on the exam
  • ✓Shows exactly what is covered and where depth is partial
  • ✓Includes aligned questions, flashcards, study materials, and videos
  • ✓Helps candidates study what is actually tested instead of broad generic content
Transparent coverage is a strength. We show where the guide is strong, where depth is partial, and where a gap has been identified so you can make an informed study decision.

How to Read This Alignment Review

2 domains · 299 competencies reviewed · 91% 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
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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.
MATHEMATICS (DOMAIN I) Coverage gap identified
SMR I.1 Understands numbers and operations, including rational numbers, proportions, number theory, and estimation
0 Qs0 Materials0 Cards0 VideosCoverage gap identified
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
A. Understands operations and properties of rational numbers None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
B. Understands the relationships among fractions, decimals, and percents None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
C. Knows how to use ratios and proportional relationships in solving problems None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
D. Knows the basic concepts of number theory; e.g., primes, composites, factors, multiples None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
E. Knows how to use estimation to determine the reasonableness of results None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
SMR I.2 Understands algebra, functions, and graphs
0 Qs0 Materials0 Cards0 VideosCoverage gap identified
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
A. Knows how to perform operations on algebraic expressions None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
B. Knows how to translate verbal relationships into algebraic expressions and equations None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
C. Understands how to recognize and represent linear relationships algebraically None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
D. Understands how to solve equations and inequalities None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
E. Knows how to recognize and represent simple sequences or patterns; e.g., arithmetic, geometric None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
F. Understands how to identify and evaluate functions None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
G. Knows how to determine and interpret the set of inputs and their corresponding outputs for functions represented numerically, graphically, or algebraically None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
H. Understands basic characteristics of linear functions; e.g., slope, intercepts None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
I. Understands the relationships among functions, tables, and graphs None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
J. Knows how to analyze and represent functions that model given information None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
SMR I.3 Understands geometry and measurement, including points, lines, and figures of two and three dimensions
0 Qs0 Materials0 Cards0 VideosCoverage gap identified
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
A. Understands how to solve problems involving perimeter and area of plane figures None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
B. Knows how to solve problems involving surface area and volume of solids None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
C. Understands the concepts of similarity and congruence None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
D. Knows properties of and relationships between points, lines, line segments, rays, and angles None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
E. Knows how to solve problems involving circles None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
F. Knows properties of polygons None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
G. Knows how to interpret geometric relationships in the xy-plane; e.g., transformations, distance, midpoint None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
H. Understands systems of measurement None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
SMR I.4 Understands probability, statistics, and discrete math, including data, central tendency, and inference
0 Qs0 Materials0 Cards0 VideosCoverage gap identified
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
A. Understands how to interpret, analyze, and represent data presented in a variety of displays None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
B. Understands concepts associated with measures of central tendency and dispersion None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
C. Understands statistical processes and how to evaluate them None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
D. Understands how to make inferences and justify conclusions from sample surveys, experiments, and observational studies None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
E. Knows how to develop, use, and evaluate probability models None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
SCIENCE (DOMAIN II) Coverage gap identified
SMR II.1 Understands the nature of scientific inquiry and technology, and its relationship to society
0 Qs0 Materials0 Cards0 VideosCoverage gap identified
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
A. Understands methods of scientific inquiry and design None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
B. Understands the history and nature of scientific knowledge None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
C. Understands the processes involved in collecting and analyzing scientific data None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
D. Understands the procedures for safe and correct use of laboratory and field materials and equipment None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
E. Understands that science and technology impact the environment and society None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
F. Understands major issues associated with energy production and the management of natural resources None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
G. Understands applications of science and technology in daily life and public health None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
SMR II.2 Understands physical science, including matter, energy, reactions, forces, electricity, and magnetism
0 Qs0 Materials0 Cards0 VideosCoverage gap identified
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
A. Understands the organization of matter None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
B. Understands basic concepts and relationships involving energy and matter None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
C. Understands types of bonding and composition and the formulas of simple compounds None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
D. Understands the organization of the periodic table and can use it to predict trends in physical and chemical properties None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
E. Understands basic concepts involved in chemical reactions None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
F. Understands solutions and simple acid-base chemistry None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
G. Understands basic concepts in mechanics None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
H. Understands basic concepts in electricity and magnetism None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
I. Understands concepts involving waves and optics None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
SMR II.3 Understands life science, including cells, genetics, evolution, organisms, and ecology
0 Qs0 Materials0 Cards0 VideosCoverage gap identified
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
A. Understands the basic structure and function of cells and their organelles None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
B. Understands the basic biochemistry of life None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
C. Understands basic genetics None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
D. Understands the theory and key mechanisms of evolution None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
E. Understands the elements of the hierarchical classification scheme None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
F. Understands the major structures of plants and their functions None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
G. Understands the basic anatomy and physiology of animals, including the human body None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
H. Understands population dynamics None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
I. Understands community ecology None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
J. Understands community ecology None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
SMR II.4 Understands Earth and space science, including geology, the hydrosphere, the atmosphere, and astronomy
0 Qs0 Materials0 Cards0 VideosCoverage gap identified
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
A. Understands the types and basic characteristics of rocks and minerals and their formation processes None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
B. Understands the processes involved in erosion, weathering, and deposition of Earth's surface materials and soil formation None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
C. Understands Earth's basic structure and internal processes None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
D. Understands historical geology None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
E. Understands the characteristics and processes of Earth's oceans and other bodies of water None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
F. Understands the basic composition of Earth's atmosphere and basic concepts of weather None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
G. Understands the major factors that affect climate and seasons None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
H. Understands the major features of the solar system None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
I. Understands the interactions of the Earth-Moon-Sun system None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.
J. Understands major features of the universe None Coverage gap identified 0 0 0 0 No matching topic found in the study guide.

How 240 Creates The GACE Special Education Mathematics and Science Assessment (088) Study Guide

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We map every major area the exam is designed to cover so the guide reflects the real structure of the test.
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We create study materials to support the official blueprint, not broad filler content.
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✕Practice questions may not reflect the real test format
✕May not update when official standards change
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✓Built directly from the official exam framework
✓Practice questions aligned to what the exam actually measures
✓A clear study path by tested category
✓Study smarter and enter test day more prepared

FAQs About the GACE Special Education Mathematics and Science Assessment Study Guide

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Is 240 a good study guide for GACE Special Education Mathematics and Science Assessment?
240 is a strong option because the guide is built around the official exam framework and shows detailed alignment by SMR and competency.
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How closely does 240 align to the GACE 088 exam?
This guide is 91% aligned based on a competency-by-competency review of the official framework and the study resources included in the guide.
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Does 240 cover every competency?
This page shows coverage transparently across covered, partially covered, and identified gaps so candidates can see exactly how the guide maps to the exam.
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What does “partially covered” mean?
Partially covered means the guide addresses the core parts of a competency, but some depth or subtopics may still be limited.

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