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2Domains
73Competencies reviewed
96%Test-aligned
67Covered
6Partially covered
0Gaps
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- 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.
Reading and English Language Arts (Domain I)Partially covered
SMR I.1 · Understands foundational knowledge and applies it to curriculum development and instructional practices1,030 questions · 39 materials · 267 cards · 14 videosPartially covered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Understands theories and research evidence of reading and writing processes | ELA.Theorists and Instructional Applications | Covered | 29 | 1 | 33 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (29 questions, 1 materials, 33 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Demonstrates knowledge of first and second literacy acquisition and the role of learning to read and write in a second language | ELA.Process of Learning - Literacy; P.Teaching Reading and Writing for ELLs; P.Teaching Reading and Writing for ELLs - Advanced | Covered | 47 | 3 | 9 | 1 | Covered by 3 topics (47 questions, 3 materials, 9 cards, 1 videos). |
| C. Explains the research and theory of learning environments that support individual motivation to read and write | ELA.Effective ELA Learning Environment | Covered | 11 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Demonstrates understanding of the importance of students’ prior knowledge, world experiences, and interests when implementing the curriculum | ELA.Evaluating and Implementing Curriculum | Covered | 9 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Evaluates the curriculum to ensure that instructional goals and objectives in reading and writing are met | ELA.Evaluating and Implementing Curriculum | Covered | 9 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Collaborates with the team or department to help ensure interdisciplinary connections in traditional print, digital, and online contexts | ELA.Interdisciplinary Connections | Covered | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
| G. Selects and implements reading and writing approaches that are evidence-based and meet student needs | ELA.Teaching - Reading Comprehension (All Texts); ELA.Teaching - Writing Skills | Covered | 104 | 2 | 22 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (104 questions, 2 materials, 22 cards, 1 videos). |
| H. Describes instructional approaches to meet students’ needs in developing emergent literacy skills; e.g., print concepts, phonological awareness, the alphabetic principle | ELA.Teaching - Concepts of Print; ELA.Phonological Awareness; ELA.Teaching - Phonological Awareness; ELA.Teaching - Alphabetic Knowledge and Principle | Covered | 142 | 4 | 26 | 3 | Covered by 4 topics (142 questions, 4 materials, 26 cards, 3 videos). |
| I. Describes instructional approaches to meet students’ needs in developing word- learning (word recognition) strategies; e.g., sight word recognition, phonics, context clues, syllabication, morphemic analysis, structural analysis, etymology, cognate awareness, use of word reference materials | ELA.Teaching - High-Frequency Words; ELA.Teaching - Phonics and Decoding; ELA.Teaching - Word Identification Skills; ELA.Syllable Awareness for Spelling and Pronunciation; ELA.Determining Meaning of Words; ELA.Teaching - Spelling; ELA.ELL Strategies - Phonics and Word Analysis | Covered | 172 | 7 | 58 | 3 | Covered by 7 topics (172 questions, 7 materials, 58 cards, 3 videos). |
| J. Describes instructional approaches to meet students’ reading and writing needs in learning vocabulary, including academic and domain-specific words/phrases | ELA.Teaching - Increasing Vocabulary; ELA.Cross-Curricular Applications - Academic Vocabulary (General); ELA.Three Tiers of Words | Covered | 90 | 3 | 20 | 2 | Covered by 3 topics (90 questions, 3 materials, 20 cards, 2 videos). |
| K. Describes instructional approaches to meet students’ reading and writing needs in comprehension, including literary and informational texts | ELA.Teaching - Informational Text Comprehension; ELA.Teaching - Reading Comprehension (All Texts) | Covered | 131 | 2 | 48 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (131 questions, 2 materials, 48 cards, 1 videos). |
| L. Describes instructional approaches to meet students’ reading and writing needs in fluency | ELA.Teaching - Reading Fluency; ELA.Measures of Fluency | Covered | 64 | 2 | 14 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (64 questions, 2 materials, 14 cards, 1 videos). |
| M. Describes instructional approaches to meet students’ needs in writing | ELA.Oral Language to Support Reading and Writing; ELA.Teaching - Writing Skills | Covered | 40 | 2 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (40 questions, 2 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
| N. Provides instruction in the strategic use of traditional print, digital, and online resources as instructional tools to enhance student learning | ELA.Teaching - Reading Comprehension (All Texts) | Covered | 84 | 1 | 20 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (84 questions, 1 materials, 20 cards, 1 videos). |
| O. Adapts instructional approaches and materials to meet the needs of diverse learners | ELA.Planning and Adjusting Reading Instruction | Covered | 24 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| P. Knows a variety of instructional approaches for developing students’ listening and speaking skills | ELA.Active Listening; ELA.Teaching - Oral Language; ELA.Teaching - Oral Presentation Skills; ELA.Oral Presentation Skills | Covered | 102 | 4 | 24 | 2 | Covered by 4 topics (102 questions, 4 materials, 24 cards, 2 videos). |
| Q. Demonstrates knowledge of the selection and application of a variety of materials to promote higher order thinking, interpretation, argumentation, and making text connections | ELA.Teaching - Critical Literacy | Partially covered | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| R. Demonstrates knowledge and importance of selecting diverse literary and informational materials in a variety of genres at varying text complexity levels | ELA.Measures of Text Complexity - Three-Part Model; ELA.Matching Readers to Text | Covered | 25 | 2 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (25 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| S. Selects and uses quality traditional print, digital, and online resources | ELA.Resources - Word Analysis Skills | Covered | 12 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| T. Uses multiple sources of information to guide instructional planning to improve reading achievement of all students | ELA.Planning and Adjusting Reading Instruction | Covered | 24 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| U. Demonstrates knowledge of writing in which the development, organization, and style (writing to support claims, informative, explanatory, etc.) are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience | ELA.Writing Types and Various Contexts; ELA.Teaching - Writing Types and Various Contexts | Covered | 87 | 2 | 14 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (87 questions, 2 materials, 14 cards, 0 videos). |
| V. Understands the writing process (planning, organizing, revising, editing, etc.) | ELA.Teaching - Stages of the Writing Process | Covered | 27 | 1 | 10 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (27 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR I.2 · Understands and applies knowledge of assessment tools and uses of evaluations203 questions · 12 materials · 44 cards · 5 videosPartially covered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Demonstrates an understanding of established purposes for assessing student performance, including tools for screening, diagnosis, progress monitoring, and measuring outcomes | Sped.Eligibility - General Process; Sped.Eligibility | Covered | 33 | 2 | 6 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (33 questions, 2 materials, 6 cards, 2 videos). |
| B. Describes strengths and limitations of assessment tools and their appropriate uses | P.Standardized Tests | Covered | 26 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (26 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Recognizes the basic technical adequacy of assessments; e.g., reliability, content, and construct validity | Sped.Fair Assessment | Covered | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Explains state assessment frameworks, proficiency standards, and student benchmarks | ELA.Georgia Standards and Assessment | Partially covered | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| E. Selects or develops a variety of assessment tools (formal and informal) to monitor student progress and to analyze instructional effectiveness | Sped.Types of Assessment | Covered | 31 | 1 | 13 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (31 questions, 1 materials, 13 cards, 1 videos). |
| F. Administers classroom and school-based assessments using consistent, fair, and equitable assessment procedures | Sped.IEP Implementation | Covered | 34 | 1 | 14 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (34 questions, 1 materials, 14 cards, 1 videos). |
| G. Interprets and uses assessment data to analyze individual, group, and classroom performance and progress | ELA.Using Assessment to Adjust Instruction | Covered | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 1 videos). |
| H. Collaborates with other teachers and support personnel to discuss interpretation of assessment data and their uses in responding to students’ needs and strengths | Sped.Planning for Inclusion; ELA.Communicating Assessment Results | Covered | 19 | 2 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (19 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| I. Uses assessment data to evaluate students’ responses to plan and adjust instruction systematically according to state standards | Sped.Evaluations | Covered | 20 | 1 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| J. Collaborates with other professionals to modify instruction and to plan and evaluate interventions and accommodations based on assessment data | Sped.Collaboration and Instruction | Covered | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR I.3 · Understands and applies knowledge of diversity, the literate environment, and professional learning200 questions · 18 materials · 76 cards · 3 videosPartially covered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Demonstrates knowledge of the ways in which diversity can be used to strengthen a literate society, making it more productive, adaptable to change, and equitable | ELA.Culturally Responsive Teaching | Covered | 10 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Understands the ways in which different forms of diversity interact with reading and writing development | ELA.Culturally Responsive Reading Instruction; ESL.Factors Affecting ESL Students | Covered | 36 | 2 | 9 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (36 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 1 videos). |
| C. Demonstrates an understanding of the relationship between first- and second- language acquisition and literacy development | ESL.Literacy Development of ELLs | Covered | 5 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Uses a literacy curriculum and engages in instructional practices that positively impact students’ knowledge, beliefs, and engagement with the features of diversity | ELA.Culturally Responsive Teaching | Covered | 10 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Demonstrates the importance of understanding the various forms of diversity in the school as well as in the surrounding community | ELA.Teaching Diverse Students | Partially covered | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (2 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| F. Provides differentiated instruction and instructional materials, including traditional print, digital, and online resources, that capitalize on diversity | ELA.Differentiation in Language Arts Instruction | Covered | 12 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
| G. Provides instructional formats that engage students as agents of their own learning | ELA.Instructional Strategies | Covered | 10 | 1 | 34 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 34 cards, 0 videos). |
| H. Demonstrates a respectful attitude toward all learners and understands the roles of choice, motivation, and scaffolded support in creating low-risk and positive social environments | ELA.Positive Class Community | Covered | 14 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| I. Demonstrates knowledge of creating supportive environments where English- language learners are encouraged and given many opportunities to use English | ELA.Adaptations for Diversity - ELL; ELA.ELL Strategies - Oral Language | Covered | 35 | 2 | 4 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (35 questions, 2 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos). |
| J. Use evidence-based rationales to make and monitor flexible instructional grouping options for students | ELA.Differentiation in Language Arts Instruction | Covered | 12 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
| K. Uses various practices to differentiate instruction (e.g., cooperative learning, literature circles, partner work, and research/investigation groups) | ELA.Teaching - Using Groups | Covered | 21 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (21 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| L. Displays positive reading and writing behaviors and serves as model for students | ELA.Promoting a Love of Reading | Covered | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
| M. Understands the families’ and community’s role in supporting students’ reading and writing development and application | ELA.Community Collaboration - Literacy Development; ELA.Community Collaboration - Promoting Fluency; ELA.Community Collaboration - Reading Comprehension; ELA.Community Collaboration - Writing Skills | Covered | 22 | 4 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 4 topics (22 questions, 4 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| N. Promotes student understanding of the value of reading traditional print, digital, and online resources in and out of school | ELA.Promoting a Love of Reading | Covered | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
| O. Demonstrates effective use of technology for improving student learning | ELA.Integrating Digital Technology | Covered | 10 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos). |
| P. Recognizes the importance of and participates in professional development for improving reading and writing in schools and at the district level | ELA.Professional Development | Covered | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
| Q. Applies learning from professional development to instructional practices | ELA.Professional Development | Covered | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
Social Studies (Domain II)Partially covered
SMR II.1 · Understands and applies knowledge of government, civics, and economics concepts and skills231 questions · 12 materials · 104 cards · 6 videosPartially covered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Demonstrates knowledge of the basic principles that provide the foundation of the United States government, including separation of powers, checks, and balances and federalism | Structure and Functions of Federal Government; Principles of the U.S. Constitution - Advanced | Covered | 62 | 2 | 33 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (62 questions, 2 materials, 33 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Describes the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in a democracy including voting, volunteering, and communicating with public officials | Expectations and Benefits of Citizenship; Fundamental Citizenship Rights; Limits on Citizen Rights | Covered | 56 | 3 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 3 topics (56 questions, 3 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
| C. Demonstrates knowledge of the structure and function of the United States government, including the responsibilities of the three branches of government | The Bill of Rights; Structure and Functions of Federal Government | Covered | 80 | 2 | 36 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (80 questions, 2 materials, 36 cards, 2 videos). |
| D. Is familiar with the structure and functions of Georgia’s government | Georgia Government | Partially covered | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| E. Demonstrates knowledge of basic economic principles and systems including wants and needs, supply and demand, scarcity, opportunity cost, specialization, and trade | Economic Systems; Basic Economic Concepts; Economic Development | Covered | 53 | 3 | 16 | 2 | Covered by 3 topics (53 questions, 3 materials, 16 cards, 2 videos). |
| F. Demonstrates knowledge of personal finance, including personal budget, spending, savings, income, credit, and investing | Teaching - Personal Finance | Covered | 5 | 1 | 21 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 21 cards, 0 videos). |
| G. Demonstrates knowledge of the different types of government systems | Implications of Different Forms of Government | Covered | 28 | 1 | 14 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (28 questions, 1 materials, 14 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR II.2 · Understands and applies knowledge of geography concepts and processes170 questions · 12 materials · 81 cards · 3 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Locates prominent places in the United States and Georgia, including physical features and major cities | Georgia Geography; U.S. Geography V1 | Covered | 16 | 2 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (16 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Locates prominent places around the world, including physical features and major cities in Latin America, Canada, Europe, Australia, Africa, Southwest Asia (Middle East), and Southern and Eastern Asia | World Geography V1; The Earth's Significant Physical Features; Types of Physical Features - Elementary | Covered | 36 | 3 | 28 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (36 questions, 3 materials, 28 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Demonstrates knowledge of the interaction between humans and their environment, including how climate, natural resources, and other environmental factors affect where people settle, as well as cultural and economic development | Human-Environment Interaction; Impacts of Human Innovations; Weather and Climate; Factors Affecting Settlement | Covered | 69 | 4 | 33 | 2 | Covered by 4 topics (69 questions, 4 materials, 33 cards, 2 videos). |
| D. Demonstrates geographic literacy including interpretation of maps and spatial patterns | Types of Maps; Using Maps; Types of Maps - Projections | Covered | 49 | 3 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 3 topics (49 questions, 3 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR II.3 · Understands and applies knowledge of United States and Georgia history260 questions · 16 materials · 261 cards · 3 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Demonstrates knowledge of indigenous cultures, exploration and colonization, and major developments during the colonial era in the United States and Georgia | Native American Groups Pre-Colonization; Colonial Period; Key Georgia History - Secondary; Thirteen Colonies | Covered | 82 | 4 | 55 | 1 | Covered by 4 topics (82 questions, 4 materials, 55 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Demonstrates knowledge of the causes and consequences of the American Revolution and the challenges faced by the new nation | The American Revolution V1; Early U.S. History Overview - Elementary | Covered | 33 | 2 | 51 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (33 questions, 2 materials, 51 cards, 1 videos). |
| C. Demonstrates knowledge of the territorial expansion of the United States and the economic, political, cultural, and environmental impacts | Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny | Covered | 25 | 1 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
| D. Demonstrates knowledge of the growth of sectionalism, the Civil War, and Reconstruction | Causes of Sectionalism; Civil War; Reconstruction | Covered | 56 | 3 | 33 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (56 questions, 3 materials, 33 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Demonstrates knowledge of the causes and consequences of major 20th and 21st century developments, including the Great Depression, the New Deal, the First and Second World Wars, the Cold War, the September 11 attacks, and the War in Afghanistan | U.S. History Overview 1877 - 1945 - Elementary; U.S. History Overview 1945 - Present - Elementary | Covered | 16 | 2 | 108 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (16 questions, 2 materials, 108 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Demonstrates knowledge of major social and cultural developments in the United States and Georgia, including the expansion of the electorate and the Civil Rights movement | Expansion of Suffrage; Civil Rights Movements of the 20th Century | Covered | 11 | 2 | 14 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (11 questions, 2 materials, 14 cards, 0 videos). |
| G. Demonstrates knowledge of major economic and technological developments in the United States and Georgia, including developments in transportation and communication technologies and increased globalization | Interdependence of Nations - Advanced; Themes - Effects of Innovation | Covered | 37 | 2 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (37 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR II.4 · Understands and applies knowledge of world history109 questions · 10 materials · 93 cards · 1 videosPartially covered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Demonstrates knowledge of the historical development of Latin America and Canada, including the impact of European Contact, independence movements and contemporary issues | European Exploration and Colonization V1 | Covered | 35 | 1 | 13 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (35 questions, 1 materials, 13 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Demonstrates knowledge of the historical development of Europe, including the impact of exploration and colonization, conflicts, and contemporary issues | Modern World History Overview - Elementary; World History Overview - Elementary | Covered | 13 | 2 | 53 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (13 questions, 2 materials, 53 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Demonstrates knowledge of the historical development of Australia, including the impact of European exploration and colonization | Ancient Southeast Asia and Oceania | Partially covered | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (2 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| D. Demonstrates knowledge of the historical development of Africa, including impact of European Contact, independence movements, and contemporary issues | Effects of Colonization and Decolonization; Colonization of Africa; Decolonization in Africa and Asia | Covered | 23 | 3 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (23 questions, 3 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Demonstrates knowledge of the historical development of Southwest Asia (Middle East), including impact of European Contact, conflict, and contemporary issues | Crusades; Patterns of Trade - Silk Road and Crusades; Ancient History Overview - Elementary | Covered | 38 | 3 | 29 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (38 questions, 3 materials, 29 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Demonstrates knowledge of the historical development of Southern and Eastern Asia including the impact of European Contact, conflict, and contemporary issues | Ancient Southeast Asia and Oceania | Partially covered | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (2 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
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- Every lesson maps to an official domain or competency
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FAQs About the GACE Special Education Reading, English Language Arts, and Social Studies Assessment Study Guide
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How closely does 240 align to the GACE 087 exam?
This guide is 96% aligned based on a competency-by-competency review of the official framework and the study resources included in the guide.
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