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240's MTEL Elementary Mathematics Study Guide Is 93% Test-Aligned

240's MTEL Elementary Mathematics study guide is built around the official exam framework so you can study what is actually tested. This page shows exactly how the guide maps to the real exam — SMR by SMR and competency by competency.

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73Fully covered
12Partially covered
0Coverage gap

Based on a competency-by-competency review of the official framework and the lessons, practice questions, flashcards, videos, and study materials included in this guide.

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MTEL 68

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Why 240 is the best choice for the MTEL 68 study guide

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  • Includes aligned questions, flashcards, study materials, and videos
  • Helps candidates study what is actually tested instead of broad generic content

Transparent coverage is a strength. We show where the guide is strong, where depth is partial, and where a gap has been identified so you can make an informed study decision.

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73Covered

12Partially covered

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  • CoveredCompetency is comprehensively supported by the guide.
  • Partially coveredCore content is covered, but some depth gaps remain.
  • Coverage gap identifiedA content gap has been identified.

This study guide is based on the current official exam framework. We review and update alignment whenever the official framework changes so candidates are always studying current, accurate material.

Number Systems and Operations (Domain I)Covered

SMR I.0001 · Apply number theory, structures of numeration systems, and arithmetic properties to the real number system.307 questions · 16 materials · 42 cards · 9 videosCovered

Official competencyMatching 240 topicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
a. Interpret place values (in base ten and other bases).M.Place Value; M.Base SystemsCovered39221Covered by 2 topics (39 questions, 2 materials, 2 cards, 1 videos).
b. Apply order relationships to compare real numbers.M.Order Real Numbers by MagnitudeCovered28121Covered by 1 topic (28 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 1 videos).
c. Analyze relationships between operations (e.g., multiplication as repeated additions).M.Basic OperationsCovered20190Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
d. Distinguish between prime and composite numbers and generate factors and multiples using prime factorization.M.Factors; M.Prime Factorization; M.Prime and Composite NumbersCovered663103Covered by 3 topics (66 questions, 3 materials, 10 cards, 3 videos).
e. Classify real numbers as rational or irrational and locate their positions on a number line.M.Structure of Number SystemsCovered11151Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos).
f. Identify and apply properties (e.g., distributive, associative) of the real number system to operations and their inverses.M.Operational PropertiesCovered44131Covered by 1 topic (44 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos).
g. Identify key concepts related to counting and cardinality (e.g., one-to-one correspondence, conservation of number, subitizing).M.Counting Techniques; M.Pre-Number ConceptsCovered28270Covered by 2 topics (28 questions, 2 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
h. Apply the laws of exponents to expressions, including expressions with scientific notation.M.Properties of Exponents; M.Exponential and Scientific Notation; M.Scientific Notation OperationsCovered50322Covered by 3 topics (50 questions, 3 materials, 2 cards, 2 videos).
i. Evaluate powers and roots of real numbers.M.Square Roots and RadicalsCovered9140Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
j. Use properties of numbers and operations to interpret and explain relationships (e.g., the product of two even numbers is even).M.Justify and Prove Number RelationshipsCovered12120Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).

SMR I.0002 · Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and operations related to whole numbers, decimals, and percents.187 questions · 12 materials · 34 cards · 7 videosCovered

Official competencyMatching 240 topicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
a. Analyze strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and relationships between operations.M.Operational PropertiesCovered44131Covered by 1 topic (44 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos).
b. Use decimals, fractions, and percents to represent rational numbers and convert between these forms.M.Fraction, Decimal, Percentage Conversions; M.Models for Fractions and DecimalsCovered252131Covered by 2 topics (25 questions, 2 materials, 13 cards, 1 videos).
c. Interpret multiple representations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers and decimals and use these operations to evaluate expressions.M.Models for Addition and Subtraction; M.Models for Multiplication and DivisionCovered19252Covered by 2 topics (19 questions, 2 materials, 5 cards, 2 videos).
d. Order whole numbers and decimals and determine their placement on a number line.M.Compare Places on a Number LineCovered16110Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
e. Classify decimal representations of real numbers as terminating or repeating and analyze patterns in repeating decimals.M.Repeating DecimalsCovered11150Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
f. Apply rounding and estimating to whole numbers, decimals, and percents and judge the accuracy of those methods.M.Rounding; M.Mental Math and EstimationCovered30281Covered by 2 topics (30 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos).
g. Model real-world situations and solve mathematical problems involving whole numbers, decimals, and percents, including situations that involve a percent change (e.g., taxes, tips, and discounts).M.Percent Change; M.Percent Change - Multiple; M.Representations of Fractions in Word ProblemsCovered42332Covered by 3 topics (42 questions, 3 materials, 3 cards, 2 videos).

SMR I.0003 · Understand principles and operations related to integers and fractions.219 questions · 11 materials · 34 cards · 7 videosCovered

Official competencyMatching 240 topicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
a. Interpret representations of fractions (including mixed numbers), test for equivalency between two or more fractions, and write equivalent fractions.M.Comparing FractionsCovered41141Covered by 1 topic (41 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos).
b. Analyze and perform multiple strategies for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of integers and fractions.M.Basic OperationsCovered20190Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
c. Evaluate expressions with integers and fractions, including those requiring attention to order of operations and absolute values.M.Order of Operations; M.Order of Operations - GroupingCovered42212Covered by 2 topics (42 questions, 2 materials, 1 cards, 2 videos).
d. Interpret multiple representations of numerical operations, identity elements, inverse elements, and absolute values (e.g., area models, fraction bars, number lines, zero pairs, subtraction as addition of the additive inverse).M.Operational Properties; M.Models for Addition and Subtraction; M.Models for Multiplication and Division; M.IdentitiesCovered744123Covered by 4 topics (74 questions, 4 materials, 12 cards, 3 videos).
e. Apply rounding and estimating methods to expressions with integers and fractions and judge the accuracy of those methods.M.Rounding; M.Mental Math and EstimationCovered30281Covered by 2 topics (30 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos).
f. Model real-world situations and solve mathematical problems that use integers and fractions.M.Integers in Word ProblemsCovered12120Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).

Algebraic Thinking and Relations (Domain II)Partially covered

SMR II.0004 · Analyze patterns and the properties of functions and relations.141 questions · 8 materials · 23 cards · 3 videosCovered

Official competencyMatching 240 topicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
a. Identify functions from graphs and sets of ordered pairs.M.Relation and Function RepresentationsCovered39140Covered by 1 topic (39 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
b. Develop conjectures about patterns presented in numeric, geometric, or tabular form.M.Types of SequencesCovered14160Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
c. Represent patterns and relations in words and with symbolic notation (e.g., f(x)f of x notation, set diagrams).M.Patterns - Developing an Expression; M.Patterns - Developing a Linear Formula; M.Creating Formulas for Patterns - Arithmetic and GeometricCovered65353Covered by 3 topics (65 questions, 3 materials, 5 cards, 3 videos).
d. Identify patterns of change created by functions.M.Creating Formulas for Patterns - Arithmetic and GeometricCovered29121Covered by 1 topic (29 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 1 videos).
e. Interpret graphs that model real-world situations, including those representing linear and nonlinear relationships.M.Interpreting GraphsCovered6170Covered by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
f. Interpret multiple representations of relations (e.g., tabular, graphic, verbal, symbolic).M.Sequences - Follow StepsCovered8100Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
g. Model relationships between variables that are inversely related.M.Directly and Inversely Proportional Relationships - BasicCovered9130Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).

SMR II.0005 · Understand how to manipulate and simplify algebraic expressions and translate problems into algebraic expressions, equations, and inequalities.156 questions · 14 materials · 23 cards · 6 videosPartially covered

Official competencyMatching 240 topicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
a. Identify and represent quantities with variables (e.g., unknown quantities, changing quantities, sets of quantities).M.VariablesCovered10140Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
b. Evaluate expressions for a given value of a variable.M.Linear Expression EvaluationPartially covered6111Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 1 videos); limited supporting content.
c. Represent direct and inverse relationships with algebraic equations.M.Directly and Inversely Proportional Relationships - BasicCovered9130Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
d. Manipulate and simplify algebraic expressions (e.g., combining like terms, factoring, applying the associative property).M.Equivalence of Expressions - To Simplify; M.Equivalence of Expressions - To Expand; M.Basic PolynomialsCovered41392Covered by 3 topics (41 questions, 3 materials, 9 cards, 2 videos).
e. Solve equations and inequalities either to determine an unknown value or to express one variable in terms of another.M.Rearranging FormulasCovered9100Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
f. Solve systems of linear equations and inequalities (e.g., by graphing, substitution).M.Solving Systems of Linear Equations; M.Solving Systems of Linear Equations - Scalar Note; M.Solving Systems of Linear InequalitiesCovered41331Covered by 3 topics (41 questions, 3 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos).
g. Model real-world situations and solve mathematical problems with algebraic expressions, equations, and inequalities.M.Solving Systems of Linear Equations - Word Problems; M.Linear Inequality Word Problems; M.Linear Equation Word ProblemsCovered33311Covered by 3 topics (33 questions, 3 materials, 1 cards, 1 videos).
h. Interpret graphs of inequalities.M.Solve Linear Inequalities - GraphicallyPartially covered7121Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 1 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR II.0006 · Understand properties and applications of ratios and proportions.103 questions · 5 materials · 7 cards · 3 videosCovered

Official competencyMatching 240 topicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
a. Identify and interpret relative and absolute relationships.M.ProportionsCovered15130Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
b. Test ratios and variables for proportionality.M.ProportionsCovered15130Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
c. Analyze representations of proportional relationships (e.g., equations, tape diagrams, double number lines, tables) and solve for a missing value.M.ProportionsCovered15130Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
d. Apply proportional reasoning to calculate a percent and use percents to find unknown values.M.Ratios and PercentsCovered25120Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
e. Model real-world situations and solve mathematical problems involving ratios and proportions (e.g., related to mixtures, rates, scale factors, scale drawings).M.Proportional Reasoning - Word Problems; M.Proportional Reasoning - Scale Drawings; M.Proportional Reasoning - 2D ShapesCovered63343Covered by 3 topics (63 questions, 3 materials, 4 cards, 3 videos).

SMR II.0007 · Analyze properties and applications of linear relations and functions.46 questions · 3 materials · 4 cards · 0 videosCovered

Official competencyMatching 240 topicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
a. Calculate and interpret the meaning of a rate of change.M.Interpreting Slopes and Intercepts of Linear EquationsCovered13100Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
b. Analyze situations characterized by a constant rate of change.M.Interpreting Slopes and Intercepts of Linear EquationsCovered13100Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
c. Interpret multiple representations of a linear relationship (e.g., information presented in equation, graphic, text-based, and/or tabular forms).M.Understanding Linear Functions and Their PropertiesCovered15140Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
d. Identify, calculate, and interpret features of linear relationships (e.g., slope, solutions to an equation, intercept values).M.Understanding Linear Functions and Their PropertiesCovered15140Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
e. Model real-world situations and solve mathematical problems with linear relations and functions.M.Linear Function Word ProblemsCovered18100Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

Geometry (Domain III)Covered

SMR III.0008 · Analyze the characteristics and properties of two- and three-dimensional figures.209 questions · 12 materials · 44 cards · 5 videosCovered

Official competencyMatching 240 topicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
a. Justify the classification of two-dimensional shapes based on their properties.M.Attributes of Polygons - AdvancedCovered111230Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 23 cards, 0 videos).
b. Identify two- and three-dimensional figures given their characteristics (e.g., sides, angles, diagonals, faces, vertices, edges).M.Attributes of Three Dimensional FiguresCovered14161Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos).
c. Apply the Pythagorean theorem to find lengths and distances.M.Pythagorean TheoremCovered15131Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos).
d. Determine the measures of radius, diameter, circumference, and area of a circle.M.Measurements in CirclesCovered18131Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos).
e. Determine areas and volumes of composite figures by composition and decomposition.M.Area and Perimeter of Polygons; M.Area and Perimeter of Polygons - Irregular Shapes; M.Combine and Dissect 2D FiguresCovered71320Covered by 3 topics (71 questions, 3 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
f. Calculate surface area and volume of common three-dimensional figures.M.Surface Area in 3D; M.Volume in 3D; M.Combine and Dissect 3D FiguresCovered57372Covered by 3 topics (57 questions, 3 materials, 7 cards, 2 videos).
g. Interpret cross sections and nets.M.Nets; M.Cross SectionsCovered23220Covered by 2 topics (23 questions, 2 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
h. Model real-world situations and solve mathematical problems involving two- and three-dimensional figures.M.Area and Perimeter of PolygonsCovered48120Covered by 1 topic (48 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).

SMR III.0009 · Understand the principles and properties of coordinate and transformational geometry.133 questions · 9 materials · 40 cards · 5 videosCovered

Official competencyMatching 240 topicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
a. Represent polygons in the coordinate plane.M.The Coordinate Plane; M.Coordinate GeometryCovered29251Covered by 2 topics (29 questions, 2 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos).
b. Classify and analyze figures using distance, slope, and parallel and perpendicular lines (e.g., parallelograms).M.Slope, Midpoint, and DistanceCovered16101Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 1 videos).
c. Analyze the effects of dilations, translations, rotations, reflections, and glide-reflections on figures in the coordinate plane.M.Rigid Transformations; M.Non-Rigid TransformationsCovered25280Covered by 2 topics (25 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos).
d. Classify angles and analyze relationships between related angles within polygons and intersecting lines.M.Points, Lines, Planes, Angles; M.Solving with Points, Lines, Planes, AnglesCovered402182Covered by 2 topics (40 questions, 2 materials, 18 cards, 2 videos).
e. Apply methods to prove that triangles are congruent or similar.M.Advanced Similar Shapes; M.Angles in TrianglesCovered232101Covered by 2 topics (23 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 1 videos).
f. Model real-world situations and solve problems using coordinate and transformational geometry.M.Coordinate GeometryCovered11110Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).

Measurement, Data, and Probability (Domain IV)Partially covered

SMR IV.0010 · Understand principles, concepts, and procedures related to measurement.131 questions · 7 materials · 4 cards · 5 videosPartially covered

Official competencyMatching 240 topicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
a. Select appropriate units of measurement.M.Choosing Appropriate UnitsCovered16121Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 1 videos).
b. Perform computations with money.M.United States MoneyPartially covered7100Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
c. Perform unit conversions within a measurement system, or, given a conversion factor, between systems.M.Converting Units - Proportional Reasoning; M.Converting Units - Dimensional AnalysisCovered49222Covered by 2 topics (49 questions, 2 materials, 2 cards, 2 videos).
d. Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving length, perimeter, area, volume, mass, capacity, density, elapsed time, temperature, angles, and rates of change.M.Calculating Elapsed TimeCovered24101Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 1 videos).
e. Solve problems involving plane figures and indirect measurement.M.Angles in TrianglesCovered12101Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 1 videos).
f. Analyze the effects of varying linear dimensions on measures of perimeter, area, and/or volume.M.Dimensional Changes Affecting Area and VolumeCovered23100Covered by 1 topic (23 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

SMR IV.0011 · Understand the fundamental principles of probability.113 questions · 8 materials · 15 cards · 5 videosPartially covered

Official competencyMatching 240 topicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
a. Describe the sample space for a probabilistic event.M.Sample Spaces to Determine ProbabilitiesPartially covered4111Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 1 videos); limited supporting content.
b. Use counting techniques to enumerate arrangements and outcomes (e.g., multiplication principle).M.Fundamental Counting PrincipleCovered10111Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 1 videos).
c. Measure probability as a ratio of outcomes, including probabilities that are measured using a ratio of two areas.M.Geometric ProbabilityPartially covered3111Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 1 videos); limited supporting content.
d. Calculate and compare probabilities determined from a model to observed frequencies for simple and compound events.M.Probability; M.Simple and Compound Events; M.Probability Models; M.Combinations and PermutationsCovered894112Covered by 4 topics (89 questions, 4 materials, 11 cards, 2 videos).
e. Analyze simulations and probability models of real-world situations.M.Probability SimulationsPartially covered7130Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR IV.0012 · Understand descriptive statistics and the methods used in collecting, organizing, reporting, and analyzing data.167 questions · 9 materials · 33 cards · 4 videosCovered

Official competencyMatching 240 topicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
a. Interpret tables, charts, and graphs (e.g., dot plots, box plots, scatter plots).M.Graphs and Plots; M.Choosing a Graph or PlotCovered47292Covered by 2 topics (47 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 2 videos).
b. Calculate and analyze measures of central tendency (e.g., mean, median, mode) and dispersion (e.g., range).M.Measures of Center and RangeCovered56141Covered by 1 topic (56 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos).
c. Interpret frequency distributions and percentile scores.M.Data Analysis - Frequency; M.PercentilesCovered152120Covered by 2 topics (15 questions, 2 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos).
d. Analyze sampling techniques used to collect data for real-world situations.M.Sampling MethodsCovered12150Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
e. Describe the relationship between two variables informally using a line of best fit.M.Line of Best FitCovered8110Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
f. Develop and justify appropriate inferences, interpolations, and extrapolations from a set of data.M.Data Analysis and Interpretation; M.Interpolation of DataCovered29231Covered by 2 topics (29 questions, 2 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos).

Integration of Knowledge and Understanding (Domain V)Partially covered

SMR V.0013 · Prepare an organized, developed analysis on a topic related to one or more of the following: number systems; operations; relations; algebraic thinking.0 questions · 1 materials · 0 cards · 0 videosPartially covered

Official competencyMatching 240 topicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
a. Identify related prerequisite skills and explain their relevance to the provided standard.CRQ.MA.68.M.Partially covered0100Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
b. Create appropriate representations to model and describe the standard.CRQ.MA.68.M.Partially covered0100Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
c. Critique whether a given situation aligns to the standard.CRQ.MA.68.M.Partially covered0100Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR V.0014 · Prepare an organized, developed analysis on a topic related to one or more of the following: measurement; data; geometry.0 questions · 1 materials · 0 cards · 0 videosPartially covered

Official competencyMatching 240 topicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
a. Analyze a solution to a mathematical problem, identifying errors or misconceptions.CRQ.MA.68.M.Partially covered0100Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
b. Provide a correct solution to the problem.CRQ.MA.68.M.Partially covered0100Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
c. Use an alternative method or representation to solve the problem and justify the approach.CRQ.MA.68.M.Partially covered0100Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

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