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ILTS Elementary Education (Grades 1–6) (305) Study Guide Test Alignment

Q: How closely does 240 align to the ILTS Elementary Education (Grades 1–6) (305) exam?

This guide is 98% test-aligned based on a competency-by-competency review of the official framework and the study resources included in the guide.

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Coverage is shown transparently across covered, partially covered, and identified gaps: 184 covered, 5 partially covered, and 1 gaps across 190 competencies.

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LANGUAGE AND LITERACY (DOMAIN 1) Partially covered

SMR 1.0001 Understand foundations of research-based literacy instruction and assessment and apply knowledge of emergent literacy development.

399 Qs19 Materials106 Cards6 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. Apply the scientific basis of teaching to plan, evaluate, and modify instruction and apply knowledge of appropriate research to identify and implement instructional practices and strategies that are effective in supporting the literacy development of all students (e.g., English language learners, gifted learners, learners who are struggling).	ELA.Differentiation in Reading Instruction	Covered	24	1	8	0	Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos).
b. Apply knowledge of the developmental sequence of language and literacy skills (e.g., stages of reading and spelling development, phases of word reading), along with age-level or grade-level benchmarks of development; and analyze the role of early, systematic, and explicit instruction in the development of foundational literacy skills.	ELA.Process of Learning - Literacy; ELA.Process of Learning - Spelling; ELA.Teaching - Spelling; ELA.Stages of Word Recognition	Covered	79	4	32	1	Covered by 4 topics (79 questions, 4 materials, 32 cards, 1 videos).
c. Demonstrate knowledge of the Illinois Learning Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects (23 Ill. Adm. Code 1. Appendix D, State Goals for Learning) and their organization, progressions, and the interconnections among the skills; and recognize components of an effective comprehensive literacy curriculum that develops students' literacy skills and ensures that instructional goals are met.	ELA.Illinois 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.
d. Analyze the nature and communicative role of various features of language (e.g., semantics, syntax, morphology, pragmatics) in literacy development; major theories and stages of first- and second-language acquisition, including the role of native language and literacy skills in learning to read and write in a new language; and research and evidence related to the interrelationship between language and literacy development across the elementary years.	ELA.Basic Linguistic Concepts; ELA.Teaching - Basic Linguistic Concepts	Covered	42	2	17	1	Covered by 2 topics (42 questions, 2 materials, 17 cards, 1 videos).
e. Apply knowledge of the use of a wide range of high-quality materials, texts, and technology to support literacy development, including using research-based criteria to select literature and informational texts that address the interests and needs of students, estimating the difficulty level of text using readability measures and qualitative factors related to text complexity, choosing culturally responsive texts to promote students' understanding of their lives and society, and using a variety of technology (e.g., computers, cameras, interactive Web sites, blogs, online research) to support literacy instruction.	ELA.Teaching Technology - Literacy Skills; ELA.Culturally Responsive Reading Instruction	Covered	32	2	8	1	Covered by 2 topics (32 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos).
f. Demonstrate knowledge of the use of strategies, routines, materials, texts, and technology to construct a collaborative and supportive language and literacy environment and to meet the diverse needs of learners, including recognizing the effects of cultural, linguistic, cognitive, academic, physical, social, and emotional differences on language development and literacy; collaborating with other professionals to deliver an appropriate instructional program in literacy for each student; and providing support for struggling readers through the use of explicit instruction and data-based decision making to target interventions.	ELA.Planning and Adjusting Reading Instruction	Covered	24	1	9	0	Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
g. Apply knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of emergent literacy, including the development of oral language and its relationship to the developmental process of reading and writing acquisition, the role of phonemic awareness in learning to read and write an alphabetic language, and methods for assisting students in developing basic print and text concepts and alphabetic knowledge.	ELA.Process of Learning - Literacy; ELA.Phonological Awareness; ELA.Impact of Phonological Awareness on Literacy; ELA.Teaching - Alphabetic Knowledge and Principle; ELA.Oral Language to Support Reading and Writing	Covered	123	5	22	2	Covered by 5 topics (123 questions, 5 materials, 22 cards, 2 videos).
h. Apply knowledge of the phonological awareness continuum and its development (from word and syllable separations to phonemic segmentation), the distinction between phonological and phonemic awareness, and the application of research-based systematic and explicit instruction in phonological awareness and phonemic awareness skills.	ELA.Process of Learning - Literacy	Covered	22	1	7	0	Covered by 1 topic (22 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
i. Apply knowledge of key concepts, principles, and practices related to developmentally appropriate literacy assessment, including selecting, administering, and interpreting the results of a variety of literacy assessments; monitoring student learning through assessment; employing appropriate assessments for diverse learners; and recognizing the purposes, strengths, and limitations of various assessment methods and instruments.	ELA.Types of Assessment; ELA.Assessment - Concepts of Print and Alphabetic Knowledge; ELA.Assessment - Reading Comprehension; ELA.ELL Assessment - Reading Comprehension	Covered	97	4	27	1	Covered by 4 topics (97 questions, 4 materials, 27 cards, 1 videos).
j. Apply knowledge of differentiated instruction and appropriate assessment strategies in emergent literacy that are responsive to the strengths and needs of all students (e.g., English language learners, learners who are struggling, gifted learners, learners with special needs), including employing various strategies, materials, pacing, and levels of text and language complexity to meet the diverse needs of learners.	ELA.ELL Assessment - Reading Comprehension	Covered	12	1	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).

SMR 1.0002 Apply knowledge of decoding and fluency development.

312 Qs14 Materials71 Cards7 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. Analyze the orthographic-phonological system in English, including sound-letter relationships, phonics elements (e.g., digraphs, blends, diphthongs, r-controlled vowels, different types of vowel teams), and common phonics/spelling patterns and their relationship to pronunciation (e.g., short- and long-vowel words/syllables).	ELA.Teaching - Phonological Awareness; ELA.Syllable Awareness for Spelling and Pronunciation; ELA.Teaching - Phonics and Decoding	Covered	108	3	31	3	Covered by 3 topics (108 questions, 3 materials, 31 cards, 3 videos).
b. Apply knowledge of explicit, sequential, and systematic phonics instruction from letter-sound correspondence to sounding out and blending the individual letters of simple regular words and to decoding words that follow common phonics/spelling patterns.	ELA.Process of Learning - Decoding; ELA.Impact of Phonics and Word Decoding on Fluency and Vocabulary	Covered	24	2	16	1	Covered by 2 topics (24 questions, 2 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos).
c. Apply knowledge of explicit instruction in inflectional endings, less-common phonics elements and spelling patterns, high-frequency words, and irregular words (sight words).	ELA.Teaching - Word Identification Skills; ELA.Word Analysis from Roots and Affixes	Covered	52	2	19	1	Covered by 2 topics (52 questions, 2 materials, 19 cards, 1 videos).
d. Apply knowledge of syllabication and structural analysis (e.g., six common syllable types, root words, derivational affixes) and explicit strategies for promoting students' effective decoding of unknown multisyllabic words.	ELA.Teaching - Word Identification Skills; ELA.Word Analysis from Roots and Affixes; ELA.Teaching - High-Frequency Words	Covered	71	3	22	1	Covered by 3 topics (71 questions, 3 materials, 22 cards, 1 videos).
e. Apply knowledge of the key indicators of fluency (i.e., accuracy, rate, and prosody), the role of automaticity in fluent reading, and strategies for promoting students' fluency development at all stages of their reading development.	ELA.Impact of Fluency on Comprehension; ELA.Measures of Fluency; ELA.Teaching - Reading Fluency; ELA.Assessment - Reading Fluency	Covered	100	4	16	2	Covered by 4 topics (100 questions, 4 materials, 16 cards, 2 videos).
f. Apply knowledge of the appropriate use of texts and effective reading and writing activities to reinforce decoding and fluency development for all learners.	ELA.Teaching - Reading Fluency	Covered	47	1	13	0	Covered by 1 topic (47 questions, 1 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos).
g. Apply knowledge of differentiated instruction and appropriate assessment strategies in decoding and fluency development that are responsive to the strengths and needs of all students (e.g., English language learners, learners who are struggling, gifted learners, learners with special needs), including employing various strategies, materials, pacing, and levels of text and language complexity to meet the diverse needs of learners.	ELA.Assessment - Concepts of Print and Alphabetic Knowledge; ELA.Issues in Multiple Language Learning	Covered	9	2	3	0	Covered by 2 topics (9 questions, 2 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).

SMR 1.0003 Apply knowledge of development in vocabulary, academic language, and reading comprehension.

393 Qs17 Materials81 Cards7 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. Recognize the role of academic language (i.e., the vocabulary and language structures used in oral and written academic discourse) in comprehending academic texts and apply knowledge of strategies for promoting students' ability to analyze and interpret complex language structures (e.g., compound and complex sentences, passive voice constructions) encountered in their reading.	ELA.Types of Sentences (Purpose)	Covered	6	1	4	1	Covered by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos).
b. Recognize the role of vocabulary knowledge in developing students' understanding of concepts, content, skills, and processes; and apply knowledge of the interrelationship between concept learning and academic vocabulary development to support students' reading comprehension and content learning.	ELA.Teaching - Increasing Vocabulary; ELA.Teaching - Increasing Vocabulary Using Writing	Covered	64	2	16	1	Covered by 2 topics (64 questions, 2 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos).
c. Recognize the role of prior language experience in facilitating the development of vocabulary, academic language, and reading comprehension.	ELA.Diversity of Written Language and Effect on Literacy Development; ELA.Dialects and Variations in Language; ELA.Oral Genres and Traditions	Covered	29	3	13	0	Covered by 3 topics (29 questions, 3 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos).
d. Apply a wide variety of strategies for developing and expanding students' vocabularies, including using authentic text to help students develop word consciousness, selecting appropriate words central to the meaning of text that are likely to be unknown, recognizing and teaching different tiers of vocabulary, and explicitly teaching meaning families and other word relationships and forms of language that enhance vocabulary and understanding of oral and written discourse (e.g., idioms, synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, adages, proverbs, nuances of meaning, connotations).	ELA.Teaching - Increasing Vocabulary; ELA.Teaching - Increasing Vocabulary Using Writing; ELA.Three Tiers of Words	Covered	85	3	19	2	Covered by 3 topics (85 questions, 3 materials, 19 cards, 2 videos).
e. Apply knowledge of explicit approaches for teaching word-learning strategies (e.g., structural analysis, the use of reference materials), including strategies for clarifying the meaning of unknown words in text (e.g., contextual analysis) and for promoting students' development of robust listening, speaking, reading, and writing vocabularies and their use of newly acquired vocabulary across disciplines.	ELA.Teaching - Determining Meaning of Words	Covered	52	1	13	1	Covered by 1 topic (52 questions, 1 materials, 13 cards, 1 videos).
f. Apply knowledge of factors that affect reading comprehension, including factors related to the reader (e.g., decoding skills, reading fluency, vocabulary knowledge, academic language proficiency), and text complexity, including quantitative factors (e.g., estimating text readability), qualitative factors, and individual factors (e.g., knowledge demands of the text, purpose for reading).	ELA.Fundamentals of Reading Comprehension; ELA.Teaching - Reading Comprehension (All Texts); ELA.Measures of Text Complexity - Three-Part Model; ELA.Measures of Text Complexity - Five Finger Rule	Covered	119	4	25	2	Covered by 4 topics (119 questions, 4 materials, 25 cards, 2 videos).
g. Apply fundamental principles for instruction in reading comprehension, including using scaffolding and close reading to enable students to understand and learn from challenging text, using different reading strategies to improve comprehension, introducing texts efficiently and providing a clear purpose for reading, providing explicit instruction in note-taking and text annotation, and guiding text-based discussions.	ELA.Fundamentals of Reading Comprehension; ELA.Teaching - Reading Comprehension (All Texts); ELA.Developing Readers	Covered	126	3	26	3	Covered by 3 topics (126 questions, 3 materials, 26 cards, 3 videos).
h. Apply knowledge of differentiated instruction and appropriate assessment strategies in vocabulary, academic language, and reading comprehension development that are responsive to the prior language experience, strengths, and needs of all students (e.g., English language learners, learners who are struggling, gifted learners, learners with special needs), including employing various strategies, materials, pacing, and levels of text and language complexity to meet the diverse needs of learners.	ELA.Assessment - Reading Comprehension; ELA.ELL Assessment - Reading Comprehension; ELA.Assessment - Vocabulary; ELA.ELL Strategies - Reading Comprehension	Covered	75	4	13	0	Covered by 4 topics (75 questions, 4 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos).

SMR 1.0004 Apply knowledge of skills and approaches for developing comprehension and analysis of literary and informational texts.

238 Qs9 Materials111 Cards4 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. Apply knowledge of organizational structures, literary devices and elements, rhetorical features, text features, and graphics commonly used in literary and informational texts and of text features common to individual disciplines.	ELA.Elements of Literary Analysis Across Genres; ELA.Types of Figurative Language	Covered	58	2	26	1	Covered by 2 topics (58 questions, 2 materials, 26 cards, 1 videos).
b. Apply knowledge of strategies for providing instruction in the analysis of the organizational structure of texts (e.g., sequential, causal, comparative) and of ways in which specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of a text relate to each other and the whole.	ELA.Types of Organization	Covered	25	1	12	1	Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 1 videos).
c. Apply knowledge of the characteristics of various genres and forms of literary and informational texts; the role, perspective, and purpose of texts in specific disciplines; and strategies for instructing students in the comparison and analysis of texts from various genres.	ELA.Elements of Literary Analysis Across Genres; ELA.Literary Genres	Covered	44	2	52	2	Covered by 2 topics (44 questions, 2 materials, 52 cards, 2 videos).
d. Apply knowledge of strategies for promoting students' critical analysis and response to literary and informational texts by instructing students in identifying and analyzing key ideas and details, craft and structure, tone, and meaning of words (e.g., figurative language, poetic devices, discipline-specific words and phrases).	ELA.Elements of Literary Analysis Across Genres; ELA.Teaching - Literary Analysis	Covered	55	2	27	2	Covered by 2 topics (55 questions, 2 materials, 27 cards, 2 videos).
e. Apply knowledge of strategies for promoting students' ability to interpret graphic features (e.g., tables, charts, illustrations, tables of contents, captions, headings, indexes) and to analyze their relationship to text.	ELA.Teaching - Reading Comprehension (Informational Texts)	Covered	40	1	42	0	Covered by 1 topic (40 questions, 1 materials, 42 cards, 0 videos).
f. Apply knowledge of strategies for promoting students' ability to trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text and to distinguish claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not supported.	ELA.Teaching - Comparing Texts	Covered	8	1	11	0	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos).
g. Apply knowledge of differentiated instruction and appropriate assessment strategies in comprehension and analysis of literary and informational texts that are responsive to the prior language experience, strengths, and needs of all students (e.g., English language learners, learners who are struggling, gifted learners, learners with special needs), including employing various strategies, materials, pacing, and levels of text and language complexity to meet the diverse needs of learners.	ELA.Assessment - Reading Comprehension; ELA.ELL Assessment - Reading Comprehension	Covered	40	2	8	0	Covered by 2 topics (40 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos).

SMR 1.0005 Apply knowledge of writing development and the writing process.

468 Qs22 Materials148 Cards6 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. Apply knowledge of strategies for providing opportunities to students to write for authentic purposes in multiple forms and genres and to understand the power and importance of writing throughout their lives.	ELA.Teaching - Spoken vs Written English; ELA.Writing Types and Various Contexts; ELA.Teaching - Writing Skills	Covered	83	3	21	0	Covered by 3 topics (83 questions, 3 materials, 21 cards, 0 videos).
b. Apply knowledge of strategies for engaging students in using writing to develop and express an understanding of content-area concepts and skills, including strategies for instructing students in the forms and functions of general-academic and discipline-specific writing.	ELA.Teaching - Stages of the Writing Process	Covered	27	1	10	1	Covered by 1 topic (27 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 1 videos).
c. Apply principles for providing instruction on producing clear, coherent writing with organization, development, substance, and style appropriate to the task, purpose, and audience.	ELA.Clear and Effective Organization; ELA.Skill - Evaluate Writing	Covered	33	2	11	1	Covered by 2 topics (33 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 1 videos).
d. Apply principles for providing feedback to written work to guide students' revisions and for using conferencing to motivate and scaffold students' development throughout the writing process.	ELA.Teaching - Revision and Editing Skills; ELA.Teaching - Self and Peer Writing Assessment; ELA.Assessment - Writing Skills; ELA.Teaching - Writing Feedback	Covered	62	4	17	0	Covered by 4 topics (62 questions, 4 materials, 17 cards, 0 videos).
e. Apply principles for providing effective instruction in creating a text that introduces an opinion on a topic, supports the opinion with information and reasons based on facts and details, uses appropriate transitional devices, and concludes with a statement supporting the opinion.	ELA.Teaching - Persuasive Writing Skills	Covered	19	1	14	0	Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 14 cards, 0 videos).
f. Apply principles for providing effective instruction in creating an informative and explanatory text that introduces a topic supported by logically ordered facts, definitions, details, examples, quotations, and other types of information; uses precise language, academic vocabulary, and appropriate transitional devices; and concludes with a statement related to the topic.	ELA.Teaching - Informational Writing Skills	Covered	13	1	9	0	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
g. Apply principles for providing effective instruction in creating a narrative text based on real or imagined experiences or events that introduces a narrator and/or characters; uses dialogue, description, and pacing to develop and organize a sequence of events; uses concrete words, phrases, sensory details, and transitional devices; and uses a conclusion that follows from the experiences or events.	ELA.Teaching - Narrative Writing Skills	Covered	24	1	26	0	Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 26 cards, 0 videos).
h. Apply principles for providing effective instruction in writing arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.	ELA.Teaching - Persuasive Writing Skills	Covered	19	1	14	0	Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 14 cards, 0 videos).
i. Apply principles for providing effective instruction in how to conduct research projects using evidence drawn from multiple sources, including how to select and develop topics; gather information from a variety of sources, including the Internet; synthesize information; and paraphrase, summarize, quote from, and cite sources.	ELA.The Research Process; ELA.Types of Sources; ELA.Credible Sources; ELA.Proper Use of Source Information; ELA.Teaching - The Research Process	Covered	123	5	27	3	Covered by 5 topics (123 questions, 5 materials, 27 cards, 3 videos).
j. Apply knowledge of conventions of Standard American English capitalization, punctuation, spelling, grammar, and usage (e.g., irregular plural nouns, past tense of irregular verbs, subject-verb agreement, pronoun-antecedent agreement, conjunctions, prepositions, interjections, perfect verb tenses) and of principles for providing instruction in the appropriate use of conventions of Standard American English in writing.	ELA.Types of Sentences (Grammar); ELA.Teaching - Proper Writing and Grammar Conventions; ELA.Skill - Proper Writing and Grammar Conventions	Covered	64	3	31	1	Covered by 3 topics (64 questions, 3 materials, 31 cards, 1 videos).
k. Apply knowledge of strategies for using technology to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others (e.g., publishing software, interactive Web sites, blogs).	ELA.Teaching Technology - Writing Skills	Covered	20	1	8	0	Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos).
l. Apply knowledge of differentiated instruction and appropriate assessment strategies in writing development that are responsive to the prior language experience, strengths, and needs of all students (e.g., English language learners, learners who are struggling, gifted learners, learners with special needs), including employing various strategies, materials, pacing, and levels of text and language complexity to meet the diverse needs of learners.	ELA.Teaching - Self and Peer Writing Assessment; ELA.Assessment - Writing Skills	Covered	35	2	9	0	Covered by 2 topics (35 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).

SMR 1.0006 Apply knowledge of the development of speaking and listening skills.

188 Qs11 Materials50 Cards3 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. Apply strategies for engaging students in a variety of oral language activities, including engaging in whole-group and small-group collaborative discussions, asking questions, reporting on a topic, and recounting experiences.	ELA.Teaching - Using Groups; ELA.Teaching - Oral Language	Covered	40	2	8	1	Covered by 2 topics (40 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos).
b. Apply strategies for teaching students to listen actively and critically in order to understand, evaluate, and respond to a speaker's message.	ELA.Active Listening; ELA.Oral Presentation Skills	Covered	47	2	16	1	Covered by 2 topics (47 questions, 2 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos).
c. Apply strategies for instructing students in presenting ideas and information using facts and relevant details to support main ideas and in using presentation software, media, and visual displays appropriate to the purpose and audience.	ELA.Teaching Technology - Oral Presentation Skills; ELA.Teaching Technology - Media Tools	Covered	16	2	6	0	Covered by 2 topics (16 questions, 2 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
d. Recognize factors that influence students' development of speaking and listening skills, signs that a student may be experiencing difficulties in language development, and strategies for addressing oral language and listening needs.	ELA.Process of Learning - Oral Language; ELA.Benchmarking - Speech; ELA.ELL Strategies - Oral Language; ELA.Assessment - Oral Language	Covered	45	4	16	1	Covered by 4 topics (45 questions, 4 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos).
e. Apply strategies for promoting students' understanding and use of Standard American English grammar and usage in oral communication, including when presenting ideas and information.	ELA.Oral Presentation Skills	Covered	22	1	15	0	Covered by 1 topic (22 questions, 1 materials, 15 cards, 0 videos).
f. Apply knowledge of differentiated instruction and appropriate assessment strategies in speaking and listening skills that are responsive to the prior language experience, strengths, and needs of all students (e.g., English language learners, learners who are struggling, gifted learners, learners with special needs), including employing various strategies, materials, pacing, and levels of text and language complexity to meet the diverse needs of learners.	ELA.Assessment - Oral Language; ELA.Teaching - Oral Presentation Skills	Covered	55	2	13	0	Covered by 2 topics (55 questions, 2 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos).

MATHEMATICS (DOMAIN 2) Partially covered

SMR 2.0007 Apply knowledge of college algebra and statistics.

574 Qs63 Materials147 Cards10 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. Solve linear and absolute value equations and inequalities using a variety of methods (e.g., substitution, graphing, augmented matrix).	M.Linear Expression Addition and Subtraction; M.Line of Best Fit; M.Linear Equations - Rearrange to Slope-Intercept Form; M.Linear Equation Word Problems - More Slope; M.Linear Equations - Standard Form; M.Interpreting Inequalities; M.Solve Linear Inequalities - Graphically; M.Solving Linear Inequalities; M.Compound Inequalities on Number Line; M.Absolute Value Inequalities; M.Absolute Value Functions; M.Functional Transformations - Absolute Value; M.Matrices and Addition Subtraction; M.Matrices and Scalar Multiplication; M.Matrices and Multiplication; M.Matrices to Solve Systems of Equations	Covered	95	16	18	3	Covered by 16 topics (95 questions, 16 materials, 18 cards, 3 videos).
b. Apply properties of functions (e.g., domain, range) and perform operations (e.g., sum, difference, quotient, composition, inverse) on polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions.	M.Dependent and Independent Variables; M.Function Composition and Inversion; M.Determine the Validity of an Inverse; M.Domain and Range - Discrete; M.Domain and Range - Continuous; M.Advanced Domain and Range of Functions; M.Domain and Range - Set Notation; M.Quadratic Expression Evaluation; M.Relation and Function Representations; M.Understanding Linear Functions and Their Properties; M.Polynomials; M.Functional Transformations - Linear and Quadratic; M.Exponential Functions; M.Exponential Functions - Asymptotes; M.Exponential Functions - Reflections; M.Logarithmic Functions	Covered	157	16	44	1	Covered by 16 topics (157 questions, 16 materials, 44 cards, 1 videos).
c. Solve polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic equations and inequalities and apply these methods in solving word problems.	M.Polynomials; M.Exponential Functions; M.Solve Quadratic Inequalities - Algebraically; M.Solve Quadratic Inequalities - Graphically; M.Quadratic Inequalities - Create Shaded Graph; M.Advanced Factoring Polynomials; M.Quadratic Equations; M.Exponential Functions - Real World Problems; M.Quadratic Equation - Solve via Factoring	Covered	81	9	16	1	Covered by 9 topics (81 questions, 9 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos).
d. Recognize conic sections and their graphs.	M.Conic Sections	Covered	10	1	4	0	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
e. Identify and interpret frequency distributions, histograms, cumulative frequency tables, ogives, and box plots.	M.Spreadsheet Fields; M.Appropriate vs Inappropriate Representations of Data; M.Interpolation of Data; M.Bivariate Data Analysis	Covered	28	4	9	1	Covered by 4 topics (28 questions, 4 materials, 9 cards, 1 videos).
f. Apply knowledge of measures of central tendency and dispersion.	M.Advanced Measures of Center and Range; M.Describing Data Patterns and Outliers	Covered	24	2	15	0	Covered by 2 topics (24 questions, 2 materials, 15 cards, 0 videos).
g. Apply methods of counting (e.g., permutations, combinations) and calculate and interpret probabilities and expected values.	M.Probability; M.Diagrams; M.Probability Simulations; M.Expressing Probabilities; M.Sample Spaces to Determine Probabilities; M.Fundamental Counting Principle; M.Simple and Compound Events; M.Combinations and Permutations	Covered	118	8	15	4	Covered by 8 topics (118 questions, 8 materials, 15 cards, 4 videos).
h. Define random variables and interpret the probability distributions they generate.	M.Surveys; M.Probability Models; M.Observations, Conclusions, and Relationships; M.Sampling Methods	Covered	44	4	16	0	Covered by 4 topics (44 questions, 4 materials, 16 cards, 0 videos).
i. Identify the sampling distribution of sample means and sample proportions, and interpret confidence intervals for single population means and proportions.	M.Level of Confidence; M.Chi-Square Test	Covered	21	2	11	0	Covered by 2 topics (21 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos).
j. Demonstrate knowledge of correlation coefficients, regression equations, hypothesis testing, and data interpretation.	M.Chi-Square Test; M.Advanced Bivariate Data Analysis; M.Calculating Linear Regression; M.Hypothesis Testing	Covered	27	4	22	0	Covered by 4 topics (27 questions, 4 materials, 22 cards, 0 videos).

SMR 2.0008 Apply knowledge of the mathematics curriculum and strategies for teaching counting and cardinality, numbers, and operations in base ten.

327 Qs27 Materials58 Cards13 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. Demonstrate understanding of the Illinois Learning Standards for Mathematics (23 Ill. Adm. Code 1 Appendix D) and their organization, progressions, and the interconnections among the domains.	M.Illinois Standards for Mathematics	Partially covered	0	0	0	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 0 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
b. Demonstrate knowledge of the developmental sequence of mathematical skills along with age-level or grade-level benchmarks of development.	M.Learning Progressions in Math	Covered	19	1	3	1	Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos).
c. Apply strategies for helping students understand and solve problems, reason mathematically and critique the reasoning of others, and use mathematical models and tools appropriately and precisely.	M.Selecting Appropriate Solution Strategies; M.Prioritizing Relevant and Missing Information; M.Sense Making and Perseverance; M.Using Structure to Analyze Complex Problems; M.Evaluating Truth of Statements; M.Use Variety in Problem Structure; M.Real-World Applications	Covered	56	7	2	0	Covered by 7 topics (56 questions, 7 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
d. Apply knowledge of how children learn to count (e.g., one-to-one correspondence, stable order, cardinality, order irrelevance).	M.Counting Techniques	Covered	14	1	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
e. Apply knowledge of cultural and linguistic differences associated with early mathematics development (e.g., the base-ten structure).	M.Diversity and Engagement - ELL	Covered	8	1	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 1 videos).
f. Demonstrate knowledge of the place value system and strategies for revealing place value structure (e.g., oral counting, drawings, layered place value cards, numerical expressions).	M.Compare Places on a Number Line	Covered	16	1	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
g. Apply strategies for developing understanding of order relations and the comparison of integers, fractions, and decimals.	M.Operation and Algorithm Connections	Partially covered	4	1	0	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
h. Apply place value concepts and the commutative, associative, and distributive properties to compose and decompose numbers and to develop efficient methods for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.	M.Prime Factorization; M.Rounding	Covered	19	2	4	2	Covered by 2 topics (19 questions, 2 materials, 4 cards, 2 videos).
i. Use models (e.g., number line, base-ten blocks) to represent decimals and apply strategies to extend the place value system to decimals and to justify decimal computational methods.	M.Place Value	Covered	33	1	2	1	Covered by 1 topic (33 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 1 videos).
j. Interpret various algorithms, including student-developed algorithms.	M.Teaching Mathematical Reasoning; M.Evaluate Student Solutions	Covered	47	2	1	1	Covered by 2 topics (47 questions, 2 materials, 1 cards, 1 videos).
k. Apply strategies to extend the place value system to negative, rational, and irrational numbers.	M.Structure of Number Systems	Covered	11	1	5	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos).
l. Apply knowledge of successful approaches to teaching counting and cardinality, numbers, and operations in base ten, including addressing misconceptions; employing appropriate instructional activities, resources, and technology; and using assessment instruments and approaches that meet the diverse needs of learners and enable all students to develop strong mathematical skills and practices.	M.Backward Design; M.Planning for Group Experiences; M.Multimodal Teaching - Math; M.Teaching Mathematical Vocabulary; M.Manipulatives for Young Children; M.Informal vs Formal Measurement; M.Integrating Digital Technology; M.Types of Assessment - Math; M.Using Assessment to Adjust Instruction	Covered	100	9	39	6	Covered by 9 topics (100 questions, 9 materials, 39 cards, 6 videos).

SMR 2.0009 Apply knowledge of properties of numbers and operations involving fractions and strategies for teaching these concepts to students.

324 Qs22 Materials72 Cards10 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. Represent fractions using the length perspective (e.g., number line), area perspective (e.g., pattern blocks, drawings, geoboards), and discrete perspective (e.g., set of dots or circles).	M.Variety of Representations; M.Fraction Composition and Decomposition; M.Order Real Numbers by Magnitude	Covered	48	3	15	1	Covered by 3 topics (48 questions, 3 materials, 15 cards, 1 videos).
b. Apply the concept of unit fractions, benchmark fractions, and whole (i.e., referent unit) and equivalent fractions.	M.Fraction Operations - Add and Subtract	Covered	17	1	2	0	Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
c. Apply strategies to extend the properties of operations from whole numbers to fractions.	M.Fraction Operations - Mixed Numbers	Covered	15	1	3	0	Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
d. Apply knowledge of the connection between fractions and division, and the connections between fractions, ratios, rates, and unit rates.	M.Fraction, Decimal, Percentage Conversions; M.Ratios, Proportions, Percents	Covered	52	2	9	2	Covered by 2 topics (52 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 2 videos).
e. Apply knowledge of decimal notation for fractions and strategies to compare decimal fractions.	M.Fraction, Decimal, Percentage Conversions; M.Comparing Fractions	Covered	56	2	11	2	Covered by 2 topics (56 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 2 videos).
f. Demonstrate knowledge of ratios and equivalent ratios as an application of equivalent fractions, and solve ratio and rate problems using tables, tape diagrams, number lines, and double number lines.	M.Ratios; M.Unit Rates	Covered	26	2	2	1	Covered by 2 topics (26 questions, 2 materials, 2 cards, 1 videos).
g. Apply connections between a proportional relationship and a linear relationship and between an inversely proportional relationship and a reciprocal relationship.	M.Direct and Indirect Variation; M.Inversely Proportional vs Directly Proportional; M.Constants of Proportionality	Covered	8	3	5	0	Covered by 3 topics (8 questions, 3 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
h. Apply strategies (e.g., common denominators, common numerators, benchmark fractions, reasoning) to justify the ordering of a list of fractions.	M.Order Real Numbers by Magnitude	Covered	28	1	2	1	Covered by 1 topic (28 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 1 videos).
i. Demonstrate knowledge of connections between fractions and decimals, particularly with regard to decimal computations.	M.Representations of Fractions in Word Problems; M.Fraction Operations - Multiply and Divide	Covered	29	2	10	1	Covered by 2 topics (29 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 1 videos).
j. Apply knowledge of successful approaches to teaching properties of numbers and operations involving fractions, including addressing misconceptions; employing appropriate instructional activities, resources, and technology; and using assessment instruments and approaches that meet the diverse needs of learners and enable all students to develop strong mathematical skills and practices.	M.Backward Design; M.Planning for Group Experiences; M.Multimodal Teaching - Math; M.Teaching Mathematical Vocabulary; M.Manipulatives for Young Children; M.Types of Assessment - Math; M.Using Assessment to Adjust Instruction	Covered	88	7	29	4	Covered by 7 topics (88 questions, 7 materials, 29 cards, 4 videos).

SMR 2.0010 Apply knowledge of operations and algebraic thinking and strategies for teaching these concepts to students.

553 Qs36 Materials90 Cards22 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. Solve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems with unknowns in any position.	M.Inverse Operations; M.Linear Expression Evaluation; M.Solve for x - Linear	Covered	33	3	2	2	Covered by 3 topics (33 questions, 3 materials, 2 cards, 2 videos).
b. Apply knowledge of addition and subtraction relationships and multiplication and division relationships, including the set of properties of operations (i.e., the field axioms).	M.Inverse Operations; M.Characteristics of Rational Numbers; M.Operational Properties	Covered	59	3	9	1	Covered by 3 topics (59 questions, 3 materials, 9 cards, 1 videos).
c. Demonstrate understanding of the equal sign as meaning "the same amount as" rather than "calculate the answer."	M.Forms of Equations; M.Properties of Equality	Covered	23	2	13	2	Covered by 2 topics (23 questions, 2 materials, 13 cards, 2 videos).
d. Demonstrate understanding of the meaning of 0 and why division by 0 is undefined or indeterminate.	M.Identities	Covered	11	1	4	0	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
e. Apply knowledge of the meanings and uses of remainders, factors, multiples, parentheses, and prime and composite numbers.	M.Prime and Composite Numbers; M.Factors; M.Interpreting Remainders	Covered	69	3	9	3	Covered by 3 topics (69 questions, 3 materials, 9 cards, 3 videos).
f. Recognize strategies (e.g., counting all, counting on, converting to an easier problem by composing or decomposing ten) when using the operations of addition and subtraction.	M.Composition and Decomposition of Multi-Digit Numbers; M.Operational Algorithm Relationships; M.Patterns - Developing a Linear Formula; M.Creating Formulas for Patterns - Arithmetic and Geometric	Covered	63	4	18	2	Covered by 4 topics (63 questions, 4 materials, 18 cards, 2 videos).
g. Recognize strategies (e.g., skip counting, grouping, finding patterns, factoring) when using the operations of multiplication and division and beginning work in expressions and equations.	M.Operational Algorithm Relationships; M.Selecting Appropriate Solution Strategies - Look for a Pattern; M.Order of Operations; M.Order of Operations - Grouping	Covered	52	4	14	2	Covered by 4 topics (52 questions, 4 materials, 14 cards, 2 videos).
h. Use a variety of algebraic tools (e.g., tape diagrams, number lines, bar models, math racks, double number lines) to model and solve problems.	M.Whole Number Operations on a Number Line; M.Models for Multiplication and Division	Covered	13	2	4	2	Covered by 2 topics (13 questions, 2 materials, 4 cards, 2 videos).
i. Apply strategies to extend arithmetic operations to algebraic expressions and equations and to the solution of one-step and two-step equations and inequalities.	M.Divisibility Rules; M.Equivalence of Expressions - To Simplify	Covered	34	2	4	1	Covered by 2 topics (34 questions, 2 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos).
j. Apply strategies to interpret numerical and algebraic expressions (e.g., calculation recipes, word descriptions, parsing into component parts, interpreting the components in terms of a context).	M.Alternate Representations of Problems; M.Modeling and Evaluating Real-World Situations; M.Connecting Situations with Operations; M.Symbolic to Verbal; M.Verbal to Symbolic Linear Equations; M.Linear Equation Word Problems; M.Verbal to Symbolic Expression - Basic	Covered	120	7	8	3	Covered by 7 topics (120 questions, 7 materials, 8 cards, 3 videos).
k. Apply knowledge of successful approaches to teaching operations and algebraic thinking, including addressing misconceptions; employing appropriate instructional activities, resources, and technology; and using assessment instruments and approaches that meet the diverse needs of learners and enable all students to develop strong mathematical skills and practices.	M.Backward Design; M.Planning for Group Experiences; M.Multimodal Teaching - Math; M.Teaching Mathematical Vocabulary; M.Manipulatives for Young Children; M.Types of Assessment - Math; M.Using Assessment to Adjust Instruction	Covered	88	7	29	4	Covered by 7 topics (88 questions, 7 materials, 29 cards, 4 videos).

SMR 2.0011 Apply knowledge of measurement and data and strategies for teaching these concepts to students.

504 Qs30 Materials87 Cards14 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. Demonstrate knowledge of the general principles of measurement (e.g., measurable attribute, comparison unit, iteration, additivity, invariance).	M.Measurement Principles; M.Advanced Measurement Principles	Covered	20	2	14	0	Covered by 2 topics (20 questions, 2 materials, 14 cards, 0 videos).
b. Apply relationships among various units to convert units and solve problems.	M.Converting Units - Proportional Reasoning; M.Converting Units - Dimensional Analysis	Covered	49	2	2	2	Covered by 2 topics (49 questions, 2 materials, 2 cards, 2 videos).
c. Apply strategies to connect number concepts and measurement concepts (e.g., number line, addition, multiplication).	M.Measurement Tools; M.Choosing Appropriate Units; M.Geometric Probability; M.Teaching Measurement	Covered	42	4	11	3	Covered by 4 topics (42 questions, 4 materials, 11 cards, 3 videos).
d. Demonstrate understanding of length, area, and volume and justify perimeters, area, and volume formulas obtained by compositions and decompositions of unit lengths, squares, or cubes.	M.Area and Perimeter of Polygons; M.Derivation of Geometric Equations; M.Generating Formulas for Shapes; M.Nets; M.Volume in 3D; M.Coordinate Geometry; M.Area and Perimeter of Rectangles and Triangles; M.Area and Perimeter of Polygons - Irregular Shapes	Covered	139	8	5	2	Covered by 8 topics (139 questions, 8 materials, 5 cards, 2 videos).
e. Use data displays (e.g., bar graph, circle graph, box plot) to ask and answer questions about data.	M.Graphs and Plots; M.Boxplots; M.Data Analysis and Interpretation	Covered	71	3	17	2	Covered by 3 topics (71 questions, 3 materials, 17 cards, 2 videos).
f. Apply the mean, median, interquartile range, and mean absolute deviation to summarize data and compare data sets.	M.Boxplots; M.Measures of Center and Range	Covered	67	2	12	1	Covered by 2 topics (67 questions, 2 materials, 12 cards, 1 videos).
g. Distinguish between categorical and numerical data and analyze data displays.	M.Statistics of One-Variable Data	Covered	10	1	0	0	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
h. Recognize connections between categorical and measurement data and statistical variability and distributions.	M.Normal Distribution; M.Using Distributions	Covered	29	2	6	0	Covered by 2 topics (29 questions, 2 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
i. Apply knowledge of successful approaches to teaching measurement and data, including addressing misconceptions; employing appropriate instructional activities, resources, and technology; and using assessment instruments and approaches that meet the diverse needs of learners and enable all students to develop strong mathematical skills and practices.	M.Backward Design; M.Planning for Group Experiences; M.Multimodal Teaching - Math; M.Teaching Mathematical Vocabulary; M.Manipulatives for Young Children; M.Types of Assessment - Math; M.Using Assessment to Adjust Instruction	Covered	88	7	29	4	Covered by 7 topics (88 questions, 7 materials, 29 cards, 4 videos).

SMR 2.0012 Apply knowledge of geometry and strategies for teaching geometry concepts to students.

387 Qs30 Materials111 Cards18 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. Apply knowledge of composing and decomposing shapes, classifying shapes into categories, and justifying the relationships within and between the categories.	M.Proportional Reasoning - 2D Shapes; M.Measurements in Circles; M.Attributes of Three Dimensional Figures; M.2D of 3D shape; M.Pyramids and Prisms; M.Types of Prisms; M.Combine and Dissect 2D Figures; M.Attributes of Two-Dimensional Shapes	Covered	91	8	34	5	Covered by 8 topics (91 questions, 8 materials, 34 cards, 5 videos).
b. Apply concepts of angle and parallel and perpendicular lines to describe and define shapes.	M.Parallel and Perpendicular Lines and Formulas; M.Angles in Triangles; M.Angles and Measurements in Polygons; M.Points, Lines, Planes, Angles; M.Solving with Shapes - Quadrilaterals	Covered	76	5	36	3	Covered by 5 topics (76 questions, 5 materials, 36 cards, 3 videos).
c. Apply knowledge of spatial reasoning and spatial location, including the coordinate plane.	M.The Coordinate Plane; M.Transformations Introduction	Covered	21	2	8	2	Covered by 2 topics (21 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 2 videos).
d. Apply knowledge of proportional relationships in scaling shapes up and down.	M.Proportional Reasoning - Scale Drawings	Covered	13	1	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 1 videos).
e. Apply connections between geometric, arithmetic, and algebraic properties.	M.Surface Area in 3D; M.Dimensional Changes Affecting Area and Volume; M.Pythagorean Theorem	Covered	56	3	7	2	Covered by 3 topics (56 questions, 3 materials, 7 cards, 2 videos).
f. Demonstrate knowledge of the progression of geometric development (from visual to descriptive to analytic to abstract) to characterize shapes.	M.Learning Progressions in Geometry	Covered	7	1	5	0	Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
g. Use the coordinate plane to graph shapes and solve problems.	M.The Coordinate Plane; M.Geometric Constructions; M.Slope, Midpoint, and Distance	Covered	38	3	6	2	Covered by 3 topics (38 questions, 3 materials, 6 cards, 2 videos).
h. Apply knowledge of successful approaches to teaching geometry, including addressing misconceptions; employing appropriate instructional activities, resources, and technology; and using assessment instruments and approaches that meet the diverse needs of learners and enable all students to develop strong mathematical skills and practices.	M.Backward Design; M.Planning for Group Experiences; M.Multimodal Teaching - Math; M.Teaching Mathematical Vocabulary; M.Manipulatives for Young Children; M.Types of Assessment - Math; M.Using Assessment to Adjust Instruction; M.Direction and Structure	Covered	103	8	29	4	Covered by 8 topics (103 questions, 8 materials, 29 cards, 4 videos).

SCIENCE (DOMAIN 3) Covered

SMR 3.0013 Understand the interrelationships among science, technology, and society.

449 Qs40 Materials157 Cards5 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. Demonstrate knowledge of the current and historical interdependence of science, engineering, and technology and their influence on society and the natural world, including issues related to the earth and human activity.	S.Interdisciplinary Connections; S.Careers in Science; S.Ethics; S.Decision Making; S.Healthy and Unhealthy Lifestyles; S.Human Populations Impact the Earth; S.Renewable vs Nonrenewable; S.Types of Power Sources; S.Resource Extraction; S.Key History of Science	Covered	127	10	75	1	Covered by 10 topics (127 questions, 10 materials, 75 cards, 1 videos).
b. Apply knowledge of cause and effect and differentiate between cause and correlation.	S.Properties of Systems; S.Change In Systems; S.Form and Function; S.Change, Constancy, and Measurements	Covered	50	4	13	0	Covered by 4 topics (50 questions, 4 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos).
c. Apply knowledge of concepts of patterns, scale, proportions, and quantity across the life sciences, the physical sciences, and Earth and space sciences.	S.Properties of Systems; S.Change In Systems; S.Form and Function; S.Change, Constancy, and Measurements; S.Evidence, Models, and Explanation; S.Models; S.Limits of Science	Covered	78	7	19	0	Covered by 7 topics (78 questions, 7 materials, 19 cards, 0 videos).
d. Apply knowledge of systems and system models and identify strategies for helping students develop models to describe phenomena.	S.Properties of Systems; S.Change In Systems; S.Evidence, Models, and Explanation; S.Models	Covered	52	4	15	0	Covered by 4 topics (52 questions, 4 materials, 15 cards, 0 videos).
e. Identify appropriate activities for exploring concepts and applications of energy and matter in science, society, and technology.	S.Differentiation; S.Engagement; S.Active Learning; S.Activities For Inquiry; S.Critical Thinking; S.Activities For Critical Thinking; S.Applications of Conservation of Matter - Conceptual	Covered	59	7	31	1	Covered by 7 topics (59 questions, 7 materials, 31 cards, 1 videos).
f. Demonstrate knowledge of structures and functions and stability and change across the life sciences, the physical sciences, and Earth and space sciences.	S.Change In Systems; S.Form and Function; S.Change, Constancy, and Measurements	Covered	38	3	8	0	Covered by 3 topics (38 questions, 3 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos).
g. Apply knowledge of obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information (e.g., critically reading scientific texts; synthesizing information from multiple sources; interpreting graphs, data, and visual displays).	S.Background Research; S.Repeatability; S.Best Chart for the Data; S.Read Scientific Publication; S.Proper Data Analysis; S.Trend Analysis of Scatterplots	Covered	45	6	16	0	Covered by 6 topics (45 questions, 6 materials, 16 cards, 0 videos).
h. Apply knowledge of mathematics and computational thinking to measure and represent, describe patterns, and test and compare proposed technology solutions.	S.Proper Data Analysis; S.Trend Analysis of Scatterplots; S.Significant Figures; S.Precision vs Accuracy; S.Error In Measurements	Covered	47	5	16	0	Covered by 5 topics (47 questions, 5 materials, 16 cards, 0 videos).
i. Apply knowledge of the interrelationships among science, technology, and society and how to use strategies to engage students in acquiring new knowledge through the use of scientific thinking and reasoning.	S.Inquiry	Covered	22	1	4	1	Covered by 1 topic (22 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos).
j. Apply knowledge of successful approaches to teaching interrelationships among science, technology, and society, including using various modes of inquiry; developmentally appropriate literature and resources; science processes, skills, and concepts; instructional resources and technologies; and assessment instruments and approaches that meet the diverse needs of learners.	S.Differentiation; S.Engagement; S.Active Learning; S.Activities For Inquiry; S.Critical Thinking; S.Activities For Critical Thinking; S.ELL; S.Misconceptions; S.Diversity; S.Technology for Real-World Applications; S.Assessment and Instruction - Science; S.Rubrics in Assessment	Covered	139	12	41	3	Covered by 12 topics (139 questions, 12 materials, 41 cards, 3 videos).

SMR 3.0014 Understand the use of scientific investigations and inquiry skills and apply principles and procedures, including safety practices, related to the design and implementation of scientific investigations.

392 Qs35 Materials110 Cards7 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. Demonstrate knowledge of the methods of scientific inquiry (e.g., formulating a testable hypothesis, designing valid investigations, selecting and using appropriate tools, drawing valid conclusions based on evidence).	S.Background Research; S.Repeatability; S.Best Chart for the Data; S.Read Scientific Publication; S.Proper Data Analysis; S.Trend Analysis of Scatterplots; S.Scientific Method; S.Prediction, Explanation, Theory, Fact; S.Experimental Investigations; S.Non-Experimental Investigations; S.Variety of Methods Across Science; S.Choose Appropriate Equipment	Covered	121	12	57	3	Covered by 12 topics (121 questions, 12 materials, 57 cards, 3 videos).
b. Apply knowledge of strategies for evaluating scientific questions and developing students' ability to pose questions related to science and technology.	S.Repeatability; S.Inquiry; S.Scientific Method; S.Prediction, Explanation, Theory, Fact; S.Experimental Investigations; S.Non-Experimental Investigations; S.Variety of Methods Across Science	Covered	100	7	24	4	Covered by 7 topics (100 questions, 7 materials, 24 cards, 4 videos).
c. Apply knowledge for planning and carrying out investigations to describe phenomena, test a theory, or test and improve a technological system.	S.Scientific Method; S.Prediction, Explanation, Theory, Fact; S.Experimental Investigations; S.Non-Experimental Investigations; S.Variety of Methods Across Science; S.Choose Appropriate Equipment	Covered	76	6	41	3	Covered by 6 topics (76 questions, 6 materials, 41 cards, 3 videos).
d. Demonstrate knowledge of tools and techniques for collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and communicating data and information.	S.Proper Data Analysis; S.Trend Analysis of Scatterplots; S.Significant Figures; S.Precision vs Accuracy; S.Error In Measurements; S.Choose Appropriate Equipment	Covered	58	6	38	0	Covered by 6 topics (58 questions, 6 materials, 38 cards, 0 videos).
e. Apply knowledge of strategies (e.g., making observations, applying scientific reasoning) to help students construct explanations, design solutions, and evaluate results.	S.Evidence, Models, and Explanation	Covered	12	1	2	0	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
f. Apply strategies to engage students in developing and communicating arguments from evidence (e.g., distinguishing between reasoned judgments and speculation, comparing proposed solutions, presenting arguments supported by scientific evidence).	S.Evidence, Models, and Explanation	Covered	12	1	2	0	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
g. Apply knowledge of scientific investigations, safety practices, and inquiry skills and how to use strategies to engage students in acquiring new knowledge through the use of scientific thinking and reasoning.	S.Safety Rules; S.Emergency Procedures; S.Proper Handling - Chemicals; S.Proper Handling - Organisms Legal Codes; S.Proper Tool Use; S.Various Tools	Covered	63	6	13	0	Covered by 6 topics (63 questions, 6 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos).
h. Apply knowledge of successful approaches to teaching scientific investigation and inquiry skills, including using various modes of inquiry; developmentally appropriate literature and resources; science processes, skills, and concepts; instructional resources and technologies; and assessment instruments and approaches that meet the diverse needs of learners.	S.Differentiation; S.Engagement; S.Active Learning; S.Activities For Inquiry; S.Critical Thinking; S.Activities For Critical Thinking; S.ELL; S.Misconceptions; S.Diversity; S.Technology for Real-World Applications; S.Assessment and Instruction - Science; S.Rubrics in Assessment	Covered	139	12	41	3	Covered by 12 topics (139 questions, 12 materials, 41 cards, 3 videos).

SMR 3.0015 Understand the fundamental concepts, principles, and interconnections of the life sciences, the physical sciences, and Earth and space sciences.

1521 Qs131 Materials692 Cards35 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. Demonstrate knowledge of the structure of matter and how atomic and molecular interactions relate to properties of matter (e.g., states of matter, chemical reactivity, chemical reactions).	S.Enzymes; S.Parts of an Atom; S.Atoms and Molecules; S.Elements and Compounds; S.Periodic Table; S.States of Matter; S.Phase Changes; S.Physical Properties; S.Physical Properties of Fluids; S.Chemical Properties; S.Applications of Physical and Chemical Properties; S.Kinetic Molecular Theory of Matter; S.Gas Laws; S.Chemical vs Physical Changes; S.Types of Bonds; S.Chemical Formulas; S.Naming Basic Chemicals; S.Types of Reactions; S.Chemical Equations; S.Chemical Reactions in Real Life	Covered	198	20	125	4	Covered by 20 topics (198 questions, 20 materials, 125 cards, 4 videos).
b. Demonstrate knowledge of forces and interactions (e.g., gravitational, frictional, electric, magnetic) and the relationship between force and motion.	S.Motion Terms; S.Motion Graphs; S.Momentum; S.Centripetal Force; S.Gravity; S.Electromagnetic Forces; S.Electrostatic Forces; S.Force and Newton's Laws; S.Newton's First Law; S.Newton's Second Law; S.Newton's Third Law; S.Simple Machines - Basic; S.Geological Processes and Force; S.Biological Processes and Force	Covered	145	14	50	3	Covered by 14 topics (145 questions, 14 materials, 50 cards, 3 videos).
c. Demonstrate knowledge of the definition of energy; forms of energy; conservation of energy and energy transfer, including waves; and the role of energy in chemical processes and everyday life.	S.Types of Energy; S.Heat vs Temperature; S.Properties of Waves; S.Sound; S.Doppler Effect; S.Resonance; S.Light; S.Reflection and Refraction; S.Absorption and Transmission; S.Applications of Waves - Optical Technologies; S.Applications of Waves - Medical Technologies; S.Laws of Thermodynamics; S.Conduction, Convection, and Radiation; S.Conservation of Energy Calculations; S.Applications of Conservation of Energy; S.Types of Energy Transfers By Humans; S.Types of Energy Transfers in Ecology; S.Types of Energy Transfers in Space; S.Electricity and Magnetism	Covered	225	19	102	2	Covered by 19 topics (225 questions, 19 materials, 102 cards, 2 videos).
d. Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of cells and living organisms, the growth and development of organisms, and matter and energy flow in organisms (e.g., photosynthesis, respiration).	S.Respiration; S.Photosynthesis; S.Photosynthesis Reactions; S.Eukaryotic vs Prokaryotic; S.Cells, Tissues, Organs, Organ Systems; S.Cell Theory; S.Parts of the Cell; S.Types of Cells; S.Plant Systems Basics; S.Growth and Development; S.Plant Growth	Covered	113	11	54	5	Covered by 11 topics (113 questions, 11 materials, 54 cards, 5 videos).
e. Demonstrate knowledge of interdependent relationships in ecosystems and the cycling of matter and energy through ecosystems (e.g., carbon cycle, food webs).	S.Carbon Cycle; S.Nitrogen Cycle; S.Ecological Organization; S.Habitats and Niches; S.Roles In Food Chain; S.Food Webs; S.Types of Relationships; S.Competition	Covered	113	8	44	7	Covered by 8 topics (113 questions, 8 materials, 44 cards, 7 videos).
f. Demonstrate knowledge of the inheritance and variation of traits and the process of biological evolution (e.g., evidence of common ancestry, natural selection, adaptation).	S.Dominant vs Recessive; S.Punnett Squares; S.Environmental vs Genetic; S.Learned vs Inherited; S.Mutations; S.Adaptations; S.Populations Change (Not Individuals); S.Natural Selection; S.Artificial Selection	Covered	98	9	27	4	Covered by 9 topics (98 questions, 9 materials, 27 cards, 4 videos).
g. Demonstrate knowledge of Earth's location in relation to the solar system, the Milky Way galaxy, and the universe, and how to relate Earth's relative motion to patterns of eclipses, tides, and the seasons.	S.Night/Day and Time Zones; S.Seasons; S.Tides; S.Lunar Cycle; S.Eclipses; S.Components of the Solar System; S.Properties of Celestial Bodies	Covered	107	7	83	2	Covered by 7 topics (107 questions, 7 materials, 83 cards, 2 videos).
h. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic structure and composition of Earth, the concepts of plate tectonics, the roles of water in Earth's surface processes, and the fundamentals of weather and climate.	S.Structures of Earth; S.Properties of Rocks and Minerals; S.Soil; S.Constructive and Destructive Processes; S.Earthquakes; S.Tectonic Plate Theory; S.Surface Water vs Groundwater; S.Bodies of Water; S.Clouds; S.Water Cycle; S.Types of Precipitation; S.Properties of Water; S.Weather vs Climate; S.Uneven Heating of Earth; S.Air Masses and Ocean Currents; S.Effects of Land on Climate; S.Effects of Natural Phenomena on Climate; S.Weather Tools; S.Weather Points; S.Predicting Severe Weather; S.Weather Charts; S.Human Influences on Climate; S.Global Warming; S.Ozone Depletion	Covered	305	24	181	5	Covered by 24 topics (305 questions, 24 materials, 181 cards, 5 videos).
i. Apply knowledge of concepts, principles, and interconnections of the life sciences, the physical sciences, and Earth and space sciences and how to use strategies to engage students in acquiring new knowledge through the use of scientific thinking and reasoning.	S.Properties of Systems; S.Change In Systems; S.Form and Function; S.Change, Constancy, and Measurements; S.Evidence, Models, and Explanation; S.Models; S.Limits of Science	Covered	78	7	19	0	Covered by 7 topics (78 questions, 7 materials, 19 cards, 0 videos).
j. Apply knowledge of successful approaches to teaching the life sciences, the physical sciences, and Earth and space sciences, including using various modes of inquiry; developmentally appropriate literature and resources; science processes, skills, and concepts; instructional resources and technologies; and assessment instruments and approaches that meet the diverse needs of learners.	S.Differentiation; S.Engagement; S.Active Learning; S.Activities For Inquiry; S.Critical Thinking; S.Activities For Critical Thinking; S.ELL; S.Misconceptions; S.Diversity; S.Technology for Real-World Applications; S.Assessment and Instruction - Science; S.Rubrics in Assessment	Covered	139	12	41	3	Covered by 12 topics (139 questions, 12 materials, 41 cards, 3 videos).

SOCIAL SCIENCE (DOMAIN 4) Covered

SMR 4.0016 Understand the structures and functions of government; the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in the United States; and the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for successful participation in civic life.

260 Qs17 Materials100 Cards6 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. Recognize basic purposes and concepts of government; how governmental powers are acquired, used, and justified; and how governments regulate territory, manage conflict, establish order and security, and meet the needs and wants of citizens.	Purpose and Applications of the Rule of Law; Purposes of Government	Covered	7	2	10	0	Covered by 2 topics (7 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
b. Demonstrate understanding of key ideas in fundamental documents of U.S. government (e.g., Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, Gettysburg Address).	Principles in Founding Documents; Constitution and the Bill of Rights	Covered	34	2	18	2	Covered by 2 topics (34 questions, 2 materials, 18 cards, 2 videos).
c. Recognize the role of law in the Illinois and U.S. constitutional systems and demonstrate knowledge of basic democratic principles and rights (e.g., due process, equal protection); fundamental democratic values and beliefs (e.g., majority rule, individual participation); and their significance for individuals, groups, and society.	Processes of U.S. Legal System	Covered	7	1	5	0	Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
d. Demonstrate knowledge of the structures and functions of federal, state, and local governments in the United States, including ways in which federal, state, and local governments divide and share power and responsibility, and the basic features and operation of the U.S. political system.	Structure and Functions of Federal Government; Structure and Functions of State Governments; Structure and Functions of Local Governments	Covered	63	3	26	1	Covered by 3 topics (63 questions, 3 materials, 26 cards, 1 videos).
e. Apply knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of U.S. citizens, including classroom, school, and community applications (e.g., respecting others' rights, obeying laws and rules, voting in elections), and the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for successful participation in civic life (e.g., compromise, consensus building, cooperation).	Fundamental Rights and Laws; Fundamental Citizenship Rights; Rights, Responsibilities and Freedoms; Expectations and Benefits of Citizenship	Covered	63	4	22	1	Covered by 4 topics (63 questions, 4 materials, 22 cards, 1 videos).
f. Apply knowledge of successful approaches to teaching government and civics, including using various modes of inquiry; developmentally appropriate literature and resources; social science processes, skills, and concepts; instructional resources and technologies; and assessment instruments and approaches that meet the diverse needs of learners.	Teaching - Assessment and Instruction - Social Studies; Teaching - Research Skills; Teaching - Integrating Digital Technology; Connections Within Social Studies; Multimodal Teaching - Social Studies	Covered	86	5	32	2	Covered by 5 topics (86 questions, 5 materials, 32 cards, 2 videos).

SMR 4.0017 Understand the interrelationships of economic and political principles, concepts, and systems and their relationship to historical and contemporary developments in Illinois, the United States, and the world.

361 Qs24 Materials195 Cards8 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. Demonstrate understanding of fundamental concepts and principles of economics (e.g., supply and demand) and key features of different economic systems (e.g., command, market, mixed).	Economic Development; Supply and Demand	Covered	40	2	17	1	Covered by 2 topics (40 questions, 2 materials, 17 cards, 1 videos).
b. Recognize major features of the U.S. economic system, including the roles of consumers and producers, the ways in which economic activity is affected by government, and types of economic resources and activities in various regions, including Illinois.	Government Regulation; Free-Enterprise System; Types of Economic Resources	Covered	22	3	13	1	Covered by 3 topics (22 questions, 3 materials, 13 cards, 1 videos).
c. Recognize key features and historical developments associated with different types of political systems; the interrelationships between economic and political systems; and their relationship to historical and contemporary developments in Illinois, the United States, and the world.	Economic Systems; Implications of Different Forms of Government	Covered	44	2	20	2	Covered by 2 topics (44 questions, 2 materials, 20 cards, 2 videos).
d. Apply knowledge of the basic principles of consumer economics and personal finance, including strategies for personal and family resource management.	M.Financial Literacy; Consumer Decisions	Covered	17	2	10	0	Covered by 2 topics (17 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
e. Demonstrate knowledge of the political and electoral processes and the role of political parties and interest groups in the United States.	U.S. Electoral Process; Components of the Democratic Process; Gerrymandering; Modern Political Parties	Covered	42	4	12	0	Covered by 4 topics (42 questions, 4 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos).
f. Analyze political and economic relationships between the United States and other nations; the role of the United States in world affairs; and global patterns of trade, exchange, and interdependence among individuals, businesses, and governments.	Trade; Interdependence of Nations; Rise of Globalism	Covered	37	3	12	1	Covered by 3 topics (37 questions, 3 materials, 12 cards, 1 videos).
g. Apply knowledge from diverse perspectives of significant eras, themes, developments, and turning points in the history of Illinois, the United States, and the world.	Themes - Major Eras; European Exploration and Colonization V1; Key Illinois History	Covered	73	3	85	1	Covered by 3 topics (73 questions, 3 materials, 85 cards, 1 videos).
h. Apply knowledge of successful approaches to teaching economic, political, and historical concepts, including using various modes of inquiry; developmentally appropriate literature and resources; social science processes, skills, and concepts; instructional resources and technologies; and assessment instruments and approaches that meet the diverse needs of learners.	Teaching - Assessment and Instruction - Social Studies; Teaching - Research Skills; Teaching - Integrating Digital Technology; Connections Within Social Studies; Multimodal Teaching - Social Studies	Covered	86	5	32	2	Covered by 5 topics (86 questions, 5 materials, 32 cards, 2 videos).

SMR 4.0018 Understand major principles, concepts, and phenomena of geography, sociology, and culture and the interrelationships between people and their environment.

290 Qs21 Materials126 Cards8 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. Apply concepts of geography (e.g., location, region, movement, population) to analyze contemporary and historical issues and trends.	Themes of Geography; Regions V1	Covered	18	2	11	1	Covered by 2 topics (18 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 1 videos).
b. Demonstrate understanding of major geographic features of Illinois, the United States, and the world and their historical and contemporary significance.	Types of Physical Features - Elementary; The Earth's Significant Physical Features	Covered	29	2	28	0	Covered by 2 topics (29 questions, 2 materials, 28 cards, 0 videos).
c. Apply knowledge of how to use maps, globes, and other geographic tools and technologies to locate and derive accurate information about people, places, and environments.	Types of Maps; Using Maps; Mapping Tools	Covered	48	3	16	1	Covered by 3 topics (48 questions, 3 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos).
d. Analyze the connections among and common concerns of world societies (e.g., food production and distribution, human rights) and the influence of global connections and concerns on people, places, and events.	Factors Affecting Settlement	Covered	19	1	2	0	Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
e. Analyze the nature and implications of various types of interactions between people and the environment and the effects of human activities (e.g., consumption of natural resources, urbanization, pollution, sustainable practices) on the environment.	Resources - Advanced; Human-Environment Interaction; Impacts of Human Innovations	Covered	39	3	13	3	Covered by 3 topics (39 questions, 3 materials, 13 cards, 3 videos).
f. Apply knowledge of basic concepts related to the structure and organization of human societies, including processes of socialization, positive and negative social interaction, and demographic growth and decline.	Causes of Human Migration; Demography	Covered	25	2	10	1	Covered by 2 topics (25 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 1 videos).
g. Analyze ways in which cultural heritage and diversity have influenced historical developments in the United States and the rest of the world.	Population Trends in 19th and 20th Century United States; Immigration 1830-1850; Immigration 1870-1920	Covered	26	3	18	0	Covered by 3 topics (26 questions, 3 materials, 18 cards, 0 videos).
h. Apply knowledge of successful approaches to teaching geographic, sociological, and cultural concepts, including using various modes of inquiry; developmentally appropriate literature and resources; social science processes, skills, and concepts; instructional resources and technologies; and assessment instruments and approaches that meet the diverse needs of learners.	Teaching - Assessment and Instruction - Social Studies; Teaching - Research Skills; Teaching - Integrating Digital Technology; Connections Within Social Studies; Multimodal Teaching - Social Studies	Covered	86	5	32	2	Covered by 5 topics (86 questions, 5 materials, 32 cards, 2 videos).

FINE ARTS (DOMAIN 5) Partially covered

SMR 5.0019 Understand historical, cultural, and societal contexts for the arts (visual arts, music, drama, dance) and the interrelationships among the arts.

102 Qs17 Materials8 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
a. Demonstrate knowledge of characteristic features of various artistic traditions and the role of art in various contexts.	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
b. Recognize the role and functions of the arts in various cultures and historical periods and ways in which the arts can be used to explore various cultures and historical periods.	FA.Relating Theatre to History	Partially covered	7	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
c. Demonstrate understanding of how visual arts, music, drama, and dance can be used as forms of communication, self-expression, and social expression (e.g., express ideas and values, share life experiences, explore feelings).	FA.Teacher Fluency	Covered	8	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
d. Recognize and evaluate strategies and activities intended to foster skills in creating, producing, viewing, responding to, analyzing, and appreciating visual arts, music, drama, and dance.	FA.Elements of Dance - Pedagogy; FA.Diverse Opportunities; FA.Elements of Art - Pedagogy; FA.Principles of Art - Pedagogy; FA.Visual Literacy - Pedagogy; FA.Art Techniques - Pedagogy; FA.Perception of Visual Arts - Pedagogy	Covered	34	7	2	Covered by 7 topics (34 questions, 7 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
e. Demonstrate knowledge of the interrelationships among the arts and the connections between the arts and other subject areas.	FA.Music Cross-Curricular; FA.Theatre Cross-Curricular; FA.Interdisciplinary Connections	Covered	23	3	0	Covered by 3 topics (23 questions, 3 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
f. Apply knowledge of successful approaches to teaching historical, cultural, and societal contexts for the arts, including using various modes of inquiry; developmentally appropriate literature and resources; arts processes, skills, and concepts; instructional resources and technologies; and assessment instruments and approaches that meet the diverse needs of learners.	FA.Diverse Styles of Music and Dance; FA.US Culture in Music; FA.Art in Various Cultures; FA.Art in Various Cultures - Pedagogy; FA.Creating Diverse Visual Arts Opportunities	Covered	30	5	6	Covered by 5 topics (30 questions, 5 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).

SMR 5.0020 Understand concepts, techniques, and materials related to the visual arts, music, drama, and dance and how to provide students with learning opportunities that encourage them to express themselves through the arts.

180 Qs18 Materials100 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
a. Demonstrate knowledge of basic terms and concepts of visual art (e.g., elements of art and principles of design) and types and characteristics of media, materials, tools (including technology), techniques, and processes (e.g., drawing, painting, printmaking, desktop publishing) used to create and evaluate works of visual art.	FA.Elements of Art; FA.Principles of Art; FA.Art Techniques; FA.Perception of Visual Arts; FA.Critical Thinking - Analysis	Covered	49	5	23	Covered by 5 topics (49 questions, 5 materials, 23 cards, 0 videos).
b. Demonstrate knowledge of common musical terms and concepts (e.g., harmony, melody, rhythm); types and characteristics of instrumental and vocal music; and techniques, activities, technology, and materials for producing, listening to, analyzing, and responding to music.	FA.Purpose of Music; FA.Singing and Playing Instruments; FA.Music Vocabulary; FA.Music Analysis; FA.Musical Arrangement	Covered	70	5	55	Covered by 5 topics (70 questions, 5 materials, 55 cards, 0 videos).
c. Demonstrate knowledge of basic types of dramatic activities (e.g., creative drama, puppet theater, pantomime, improvisation); ways in which creative drama can be used across the curriculum; and techniques, activities, technology, and materials for creating, producing, viewing, evaluating, and responding to drama.	FA.Perception - Theatre; FA.Technical Elements - Environment; FA.Technical Elements - Characterization; FA.Theatre Analysis	Covered	31	4	10	Covered by 4 topics (31 questions, 4 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
d. Demonstrate knowledge of basic types of creative movement and dance; ways in which creative movement and dance can be used across the curriculum; and techniques, activities, technology, and materials for performing, viewing, evaluating, and responding to creative movement and dance.	FA.Elements of Dance; FA.Dance Analysis	Covered	18	2	12	Covered by 2 topics (18 questions, 2 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos).
e. Apply knowledge of successful approaches to teaching concepts, techniques, and materials related to the arts, including using various modes of inquiry; developmentally appropriate literature and resources; arts processes, skills, and concepts; instructional resources and technologies; and assessment instruments and approaches that meet the diverse needs of learners.	FA.Classroom Management - Music; FA.Cognitive Development	Covered	12	2	0	Covered by 2 topics (12 questions, 2 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

PE AND HEALTH (DOMAIN 6) Partially covered

SMR 6.0021 Understand fundamental concepts, principles, and practices related to movement, sports, and team-building skills and the role of physical activity in promoting students' personal, social, and cognitive development.

203 Qs13 Materials87 Cards1 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. Demonstrate understanding of basic movement principles and concepts and fundamental motor, body control, and perceptual awareness skills.	PE.Movement Concepts; PE.Movement Skills	Covered	40	2	19	0	Covered by 2 topics (40 questions, 2 materials, 19 cards, 0 videos).
b. Recognize stages, sequences, and characteristics of physical development; factors that affect the growth and development of students; and appropriate movement activities to promote the physical and motor development of all students.	P.Physical Development; P.Growth Spurts	Partially covered	5	2	2	1	Partial coverage by 2 topics (5 questions, 2 materials, 2 cards, 1 videos); limited supporting content.
c. Recognize skill progressions, safety practices, equipment, strategies, adaptations and modifications, and appropriate behaviors for individual, group, and team activities, games, and sports.	PE.Common Movement Patterns; PE.Development of Motor Skills	Covered	45	2	23	0	Covered by 2 topics (45 questions, 2 materials, 23 cards, 0 videos).
d. Analyze ways in which participation in physical activities can promote the development of personal, social, academic, and workplace skills (e.g., responsibility, leadership, team building, perseverance, concentration, confidence, cooperation, fairness).	PE.Personal and Social Responsibility	Covered	24	1	0	0	Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
e. Demonstrate knowledge of the interactions between physical, emotional, and social well-being; the role of physical activity in cognitive development; and the importance of movement experiences in establishing productive, lifelong habits and behaviors.	PE.Personal Benefits of Physical Activity	Covered	20	1	6	0	Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
f. Apply knowledge of successful teaching approaches related to movement, sports, and team-building skills using various modes of inquiry; developmentally appropriate learning resources; physical education processes, concepts, and technologies; and assessment instruments and approaches that meet the diverse needs of learners.	PE.Types of Games and Sports; PE.Including Diverse Students in PE; PE.Instructional Strategies; PE.Assessment Strategies; PE.Technology in PE	Covered	69	5	37	0	Covered by 5 topics (69 questions, 5 materials, 37 cards, 0 videos).

SMR 6.0022 Understand the systems of the human body; health-related and skill-related fitness components, concepts, and practices; and interrelationships between fitness and body systems.

60 Qs6 Materials38 Cards1 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and functions of the systems of the human body (e.g., muscular, circulatory, nervous) and the effects of health-related actions on body systems.	S.Human Body Systems	Covered	25	1	11	1	Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 11 cards, 1 videos).
b. Apply knowledge of basic principles and concepts of fitness (e.g., frequency, intensity, duration of training), the components of health-related fitness and skill-related fitness (e.g., flexibility, muscular strength, balance, agility), and practices and activities that promote lifelong fitness and stress reduction.	PE.Exercise Principles; PE.Personal Fitness Programs	Covered	20	2	17	0	Covered by 2 topics (20 questions, 2 materials, 17 cards, 0 videos).
c. Apply knowledge of principles, strategies, and activities for fostering students' ability to monitor, assess, sustain, and improve individual levels of health-related and skill-related fitness.	PE.Monitoring Fitness Levels; PE.Goal Setting	Covered	8	2	11	0	Covered by 2 topics (8 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos).
d. Demonstrate understanding of the interrelationships between fitness principles and practices, body systems, and overall health and wellness.	PE.Components of Physical Fitness (Elementary)	Covered	7	1	8	0	Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos).
e. Apply knowledge of successful teaching approaches related to human body systems and health-related and skill-related fitness, including using various modes of inquiry; developmentally appropriate learning resources; fitness-related processes, concepts, and technologies; and assessment strategies that meet the diverse needs of learners.	PE.Personal Fitness Programs	Covered	18	1	12	0	Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos).

SMR 6.0023 Understand principles and practices related to personal, family, and community health and safety and ways to provide students with knowledge and skills that will help them make sound health-related decisions.

180 Qs12 Materials70 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
a. Demonstrate understanding of disease prevention and health promotion concepts and practices, including the influence of lifestyle choices on health and the benefits of good hygiene, adequate sleep and rest, and regular physical activity.	PE.Common Health Conditions; PE.Common Diseases; PE.Healthy Lifestyles	Covered	63	3	32	Covered by 3 topics (63 questions, 3 materials, 32 cards, 0 videos).
b. Apply knowledge of basic principles of nutrition and healthy eating, influences on eating habits and patterns, and the effects of food choices on body composition and overall health.	PE.Healthy Diet	Covered	19	1	10	Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
c. Apply knowledge of how to foster students' communication and decision-making skills to enhance personal, interpersonal, and community health and safety.	PE.Teaching Health	Covered	19	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
d. Demonstrate knowledge of principles and techniques of conflict resolution and its relationship to health and well-being.	PE.Conflict Resolution	Covered	16	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
e. Apply knowledge of principles and strategies for accident prevention and risk reduction.	PE.Teaching Safety	Covered	9	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
f. Demonstrate understanding of factors that affect personal, interpersonal, family, and community health; the implications and consequences of environmental and other health risks; and principles, strategies, and resources for advocating for the health of individuals, families, and communities.	PE.Negative Impacts on Health; PE.Eating Disorders; PE.Drug Abuses; PE.Types of Abuse	Covered	36	4	21	Covered by 4 topics (36 questions, 4 materials, 21 cards, 0 videos).
g. Recognize principles, techniques, and criteria for locating, accessing, and evaluating the reliability and validity of health information, services, and products.	PE.Sources for Health Information	Covered	18	1	6	Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
h. Apply knowledge of successful teaching approaches related to personal, family, and community health and safety, including using various modes of inquiry; developmentally appropriate learning resources; health-related processes, concepts, and technologies; and assessment strategies that meet the diverse needs of learners.	PE.Teaching Health	Covered	19	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

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