240's MTTC Elementary Education Study Guide Is 95% Test-Aligned
240's MTTC Elementary Education study guide is built around the official exam framework so you can study what is actually tested. This page shows exactly how the guide maps to the real exam — SMR by SMR and competency by competency — so you can see where coverage is strongest, where some depth gaps remain, and how each part of the guide supports your prep.
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Partially covered— core content is covered, but some depth gaps remain
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS AND WORLD LANGUAGES (DOMAIN I)
Covered
SMR I.001 Understand the major concepts, principles, and instructional practices in the acquisition and learning of languages to create opportunities for communication in a multilingual global society.
213 Qs12 Materials61 Cards4 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. knowledge of language as a dynamic system, and strategies for helping students acquire and use language in listening, speaking, reading, and writing for social and academic purposes | ELA.Phonological Awareness; ELA.Teaching - Spoken vs Written English | Covered | 47 | 2 | 22 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (47 questions, 2 materials, 22 cards, 1 videos). |
| b. basic concepts related to the phonological, morphological, semantic, syntactic, and pragmatic structures of English as applied to listening, speaking, reading, and writing | 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). |
| c. recognition of the integrated nature of reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and visually representing, and the importance of integrating the use of these modes of communication in all content areas | ELA.Oral Language to Support Reading and Writing; ELA.Teaching - Spoken vs Written English | Covered | 31 | 2 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (31 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. concepts and processes related to first- and second-language acquisition, factors (e.g., physical, social, cognitive, and emotional differences; developmental; cultural; environmental) that can affect language acquisition and literacy development, and the implications of these processes and factors for instruction | ELA.Diversity of Written Language and Effect on Literacy Development; ELA.ELL Assessment - Reading Comprehension; ELA.Issues in Multiple Language Learning; ELA.Dialects and Variations in Language; ELA.ELL Strategies - Oral Language; ELA.Culturally Responsive Reading Instruction | Covered | 83 | 6 | 21 | 2 | Covered by 6 topics (83 questions, 6 materials, 21 cards, 2 videos). |
| e. knowledge of the relationships between language and culture; the interconnections among cultural perspectives, practices, and products; and strategies for integrating language and culture in instruction to encourage students to make cultural connections and comparisons | ELA.Culturally Responsive Reading Instruction | Covered | 20 | 1 | 5 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos). |
| f. knowledge of effective strategies and resources for creating a supportive, respectful classroom environment that provides opportunities for meaningful interaction and negotiation of meaning, which facilitate language acquisition and student achievement | ELA.Teaching - Using Groups | Covered | 21 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (21 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR I.002 Understand the foundations of emergent literacy, including the development of phonological and phonemic awareness skills.
259 Qs13 Materials72 Cards5 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. the role of oral language development in emergent literacy, and strategies for promoting oral language development to enhance emergent literacy | ELA.Process of Learning - Oral Language; ELA.Teaching - Oral Language; ELA.Assessment - Oral Language | Covered | 40 | 3 | 17 | 1 | Covered by 3 topics (40 questions, 3 materials, 17 cards, 1 videos). |
| b. knowledge of phonological awareness, including phonemic awareness, and its significance in emergent literacy development; and research-based strategies for developing phonological and phonemic awareness skills | ELA.Impact of Phonological Awareness on Literacy; ELA.Process of Learning - Literacy; ELA.Teaching - Phonological Awareness; ELA.Teaching - Word Identification Skills; ELA.Phonemic Awareness vs Phonics; ELA.Impact of Phonics and Word Decoding on Fluency and Vocabulary; ELA.Process of Learning - Decoding | Covered | 135 | 7 | 34 | 2 | Covered by 7 topics (135 questions, 7 materials, 34 cards, 2 videos). |
| c. knowledge of strategies for promoting development of concepts of print, letter recognition, and letter formation | ELA.Teaching - Concepts of Print | Covered | 26 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (26 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. knowledge of strategies for promoting understanding of the alphabetic principle, including the use of reading and writing activities for teaching sound-symbol correspondence | ELA.Teaching - Alphabetic Knowledge and Principle | Covered | 33 | 1 | 5 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (33 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos). |
| e. knowledge of processes by which emergent readers construct meaning and factors that influence their construction of meaning | ELA.Word Analysis from Roots and Affixes | Covered | 25 | 1 | 11 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 11 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR I.003 Understand the development of accurate, automatic word recognition, spelling, and fluency.
208 Qs10 Materials59 Cards6 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. characteristics of and relationships between stages of reading development and writing development | ELA.Stages of Writing Development | Covered | 24 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| b. the development of phonics knowledge and skills at beginning stages of reading development to promote accurate, automatic decoding and accurate spelling of regular single-syllable words | ELA.Syllable Awareness; ELA.Syllable Awareness for Spelling and Pronunciation; ELA.Teaching - Phonics and Decoding | Covered | 63 | 3 | 23 | 2 | Covered by 3 topics (63 questions, 3 materials, 23 cards, 2 videos). |
| c. the use of grade-level-appropriate sight words, common inflectional morphemes, and orthographic patterns and guidelines in combination with differentiated phonics instruction to promote accurate, automatic word recognition and spelling | ELA.Process of Learning - Spelling | Covered | 18 | 1 | 6 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos). |
| d. the use of syllable patterns and structural analysis to promote accurate, automatic decoding and spelling of multisyllable words at more advanced stages of literacy development | ELA.Syllable Awareness for Spelling and Pronunciation | Covered | 15 | 1 | 7 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos). |
| e. knowledge of indicators of fluency (i.e., accuracy, rate, and prosody), factors that can disrupt fluency, the role of fluency in reading comprehension, and strategies for promoting fluency at various stages of reading development | ELA.Measures of Fluency; ELA.Teaching - Reading Fluency; ELA.Assessment - Reading Fluency; ELA.Assessment - Running Records | Covered | 97 | 4 | 24 | 3 | Covered by 4 topics (97 questions, 4 materials, 24 cards, 3 videos). |
| f. knowledge of developmentally appropriate materials and effective, research-based reading and writing activities to promote word recognition, spelling, and fluency at various stages of literacy development; and appropriate methods for assessing word recognition, spelling, and fluency | ELA.Teaching - Spelling (TX) | Covered | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR I.004 Understand the development of vocabulary and reading comprehension.
398 Qs13 Materials60 Cards7 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. the relationship between oral and written vocabulary development and reading comprehension, elements of effective vocabulary instruction (e.g., explicitly teaching words, providing meaningful opportunities to use new vocabulary), and strategies for selecting vocabulary for instruction | ELA.Impact of Fluency on Comprehension; ELA.Three Tiers of Words; ELA.Teaching - Increasing Vocabulary; ELA.Teaching - Increasing Vocabulary Using Writing | Covered | 97 | 4 | 21 | 2 | Covered by 4 topics (97 questions, 4 materials, 21 cards, 2 videos). |
| b. knowledge of research-based strategies for explicit instruction of words and their meanings, independent strategies for building vocabulary, and independent strategies for verifying the meanings and pronunciations of unfamiliar words or words with multiple meanings (e.g., structural analysis, reference materials, semantic and syntactic cues) | ELA.Teaching - Determining Meaning of Words; ELA.Skill - Meaning of Words from Contextual, Syntactic, and Semantic Clues | Covered | 118 | 2 | 14 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (118 questions, 2 materials, 14 cards, 2 videos). |
| c. application of knowledge of different levels of reading comprehension (e.g., literal, inferential, evaluative, critical) and factors that affect reading comprehension and a reader's construction of meaning (e.g., automaticity of word recognition, vocabulary knowledge, background knowledge, linguistic and organizational complexity of the text, context of the written situation) | ELA.Fundamentals of Reading Comprehension; ELA.Levels of Comprehension; ELA.Teaching - Reading Comprehension (All Texts); ELA.Measures of Text Complexity - Three-Part Model; ELA.Measures of Text Complexity - Five Finger Rule | Covered | 139 | 5 | 28 | 3 | Covered by 5 topics (139 questions, 5 materials, 28 cards, 3 videos). |
| d. knowledge of effective comprehension strategies for different texts and purposes for reading | ELA.Teaching - Reading Comprehension (All Texts) | Covered | 94 | 1 | 20 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (94 questions, 1 materials, 20 cards, 1 videos). |
| e. knowledge of developmentally appropriate materials and effective, research-based oral language, reading, and writing activities to promote the development of vocabulary and comprehension at different stages of reading development; and appropriate methods for assessing vocabulary and reading comprehension | ELA.Assessment - Reading Comprehension; ELA.Assessment - Vocabulary | Covered | 44 | 2 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (44 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR I.005 Understand the characteristics of narrative and expository texts in written, oral, performance, and media forms.
135 Qs6 Materials74 Cards4 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. major works, authors, and genres of classical, contemporary, and multicultural children's and adolescent literature; key characteristics and elements of narrative texts (e.g., story grammar, stylistic elements); and strategies for promoting students' comprehension and literary response and analysis skills | ELA.Literary Genres; ELA.Elements of Literary Analysis Across Genres; ELA.Teaching - Literary Analysis | Covered | 83 | 3 | 64 | 3 | Covered by 3 topics (83 questions, 3 materials, 64 cards, 3 videos). |
| b. types of expository texts, key characteristics and features of expository texts (e.g., organization, graphic features), and strategies for promoting students' comprehension and analysis of expository texts | ELA.Literary Genres; ELA.Teaching - Literary Analysis | Covered | 67 | 2 | 56 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (67 questions, 2 materials, 56 cards, 2 videos). |
| c. appropriate use of children's and adolescent narrative and expository texts to promote reading growth, engage readers in the active construction of meaning, foster appreciation for the written word, and stimulate interest and motivation to read and write widely and independently for various purposes | ELA.Developing Readers | Covered | 27 | 1 | 5 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (27 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos). |
| d. characteristics and features of different forms of oral, performance, and media texts (e.g., poetry, plays, screenplays, advertisements, music videos); and strategies for promoting students' comprehension, response, and analysis skills related to these forms | ELA.Types of Media; ELA.Teaching - Media Analysis | Covered | 25 | 2 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (25 questions, 2 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR I.006 Understand the writing process using standard conventions of English in the United States.
284 Qs10 Materials56 Cards5 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. steps in the writing process (i.e., pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing, publishing) and strategies used at each step in the process | ELA.Teaching - Stages of the Writing Process | Covered | 27 | 1 | 10 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (27 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 1 videos). |
| b. structures and key elements of various formal (e.g., research report) and informal (e.g., personal letter) genres of written communication | ELA.Writing Types and Various Contexts | Covered | 52 | 1 | 12 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (52 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos). |
| c. application of the standard conventions of English in the United States, including correct spelling (e.g., "color" versus "colour"), capitalization, punctuation (e.g., possessive "its" versus contraction "it's"), grammar, and word usage (e.g., "already" versus "all ready") | ELA.Types of Sentences (Grammar); ELA.Teaching - Proper Writing and Grammar Conventions | Covered | 35 | 2 | 9 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (35 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 1 videos). |
| d. differences between descriptive and prescriptive conventions of usage, and the ways in which conventions of usage are adapted to different situations | ELA.Types of Sentences (Purpose); ELA.Teaching - Proper Writing and Grammar Conventions | Covered | 21 | 2 | 4 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (21 questions, 2 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos). |
| e. the use of main ideas, introductions, transitions, conclusions, and other organizational features in writing | ELA.Skill - Main Idea / Primary Purpose; ELA.Types of Organization; ELA.Teaching - Writing Skills | Covered | 133 | 3 | 16 | 2 | Covered by 3 topics (133 questions, 3 materials, 16 cards, 2 videos). |
| f. the use of references and tools in the writing process (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus, spell-checker, grammar checker, word processing program) | ELA.Teaching - Revision and Editing Skills; ELA.Teaching Technology - Writing Skills | Covered | 31 | 2 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (31 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR I.007 Understand the generation and expression of ideas and information through written, oral, visual, and nonverbal communication.
287 Qs14 Materials62 Cards4 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. reasons for identifying an audience and purpose for communication; and procedures and methods for organizing, presenting, and conveying ideas and information | ELA.Skill - Identify Audience; ELA.Oral Presentation Skills; ELA.Teaching Technology - Media Tools | Covered | 49 | 3 | 21 | 1 | Covered by 3 topics (49 questions, 3 materials, 21 cards, 1 videos). |
| b. knowledge of various strategies for using style, voice, and language choices in written, oral, and multiple-media texts; and the appropriateness of various choices in different contexts | ELA.Oral Presentation Skills | Covered | 22 | 1 | 15 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (22 questions, 1 materials, 15 cards, 0 videos). |
| c. rhetorical techniques and devices used to respond to, create, and revise texts in a variety of genres | ELA.Teaching - Revision and Editing Skills; ELA.Teaching - Writing Skills | Covered | 31 | 2 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (31 questions, 2 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. structures of oral and visual presentations (e.g., sequence, transitions), including the integration of spoken, textual, visual, and multiple-media elements | ELA.Teaching - Oral Presentation Skills | Covered | 40 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (40 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. principles of active listening and viewing, and factors that can affect listening and viewing (e.g., overly technical language, cultural differences, production values) | ELA.Active Listening; ELA.Assessment - Viewing and Representing Media | Covered | 38 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (38 questions, 2 materials, 1 cards, 1 videos). |
| f. knowledge of effective strategies and resources for promoting written, oral, visual, and nonverbal communication skills; and appropriate methods for assessing communication skills | 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). |
| g. knowledge of effective strategies and resources for inquiry and its processes; application of critical and creative thinking; and conveying literary information through writing, speaking, visually representing, performing, and using multiple technologies | ELA.Types of Sources; ELA.Teaching - The Research Process | Covered | 51 | 2 | 12 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (51 questions, 2 materials, 12 cards, 1 videos). |
| h. ethical considerations associated with researching, producing, and presenting written, oral, and multiple‑media communications in English language arts | ELA.The Research Process; ELA.Proper Use of Source Information | Covered | 43 | 2 | 17 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (43 questions, 2 materials, 17 cards, 1 videos). |
SOCIAL STUDIES (DOMAIN II)
Partially covered
SMR II.008 Apply historical thinking to understand the past in the local community, Michigan, and the United States.
618 Qs39 Materials307 Cards20 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. significant eras, themes, cultures, individuals, and chronological relationships of events in U.S. history from precolonial times to 1900 and in Michigan history from precolonial times to the present | Native American Groups Pre-Colonization; European Exploration and Colonization V1; Colonial Period; The American Revolution V1; Articles of Confederation; Constitution and the Bill of Rights; Slavery; Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny; Civil War; Reconstruction; American Imperialism; Women's Rights Movement; World War I V1; Rise of Communism and Fascism; World War II V1; The Cold War; Effects of World War I on America V1; Great Depression and the New Deal; World War II and America V1; Korean War and Vietnam War; African American Civil Rights Movement in America; American Society 1945-1990; French and Indian War | Covered | 384 | 23 | 196 | 16 | Covered by 23 topics (384 questions, 23 materials, 196 cards, 16 videos). |
| b. the significance and lasting influence of events, issues, people, and developments in Michigan and U.S. history | Themes - Effects of Innovation; Regionalism in the Western United States; Slavery Compromises; Abolitionist Movement and The Growing Sectional Divide; Causes of Sectionalism; Gilded Age; Immigration 1870-1920; Progressive Movement; Rise of Labor; Key Michigan History | Covered | 114 | 10 | 95 | 1 | Covered by 10 topics (114 questions, 10 materials, 95 cards, 1 videos). |
| c. interdependence of historical events at the community, state, national, and international levels | Themes - Cause and Effect in History | Covered | 19 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos). |
| d. recognition of how geographic, political, social, economic, and cultural factors have shaped historic patterns of human populations | Causes of Human Migration | Covered | 17 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. analysis of various perspectives and interpretations of history, including distinguishing between historical facts and historical interpretations | Skill - Analyze Historical Text | Covered | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| f. characteristics of primary and secondary sources in historical inquiry and their ethical use | Skill - Primary and Secondary Sources | Covered | 22 | 1 | 4 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (22 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos). |
| g. methods for conducting historical research about a local community, and application of historical thinking to understand a community's past | Teaching - Research Skills | Covered | 24 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| h. knowledge of effective strategies and resources for developing and assessing knowledge and skills related to history | Teaching - Assessment and Instruction - Social Studies | Covered | 26 | 1 | 9 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (26 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR II.009 Understand the fundamental principles and concepts of geography.
146 Qs11 Materials59 Cards6 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. use of geographic representations and tools (e.g., maps, Internet, global positioning systems, geographic information systems) to acquire, process, and report information from a spatial perspective | Teaching - Integrating Digital Technology; Skill - Creation of Graphics; Mapping Tools | Covered | 30 | 3 | 12 | 1 | Covered by 3 topics (30 questions, 3 materials, 12 cards, 1 videos). |
| b. knowledge of features of geographic regions and how regions are defined by common physical and human characteristics | Regions V1; Types of Physical Features - Elementary | Covered | 24 | 2 | 18 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (24 questions, 2 materials, 18 cards, 0 videos). |
| c. knowledge of the interdependence of and interactions among geographic regions around the world (e.g., trade in natural resources, environmental impacts) | Resources - Advanced | Covered | 9 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos). |
| d. analysis of how human activities (e.g., agriculture, manufacturing) help shape the earth's surface and how the earth's surface affects human activities (e.g., migration, settlement patterns) | Factors Affecting Settlement; Impacts of Human Innovations | Covered | 30 | 2 | 9 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (30 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 1 videos). |
| e. analysis of interactions between humans and the environment (e.g., urbanization, industrial development) | Demography | Covered | 8 | 1 | 5 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos). |
| f. recognition of how historical, political, social, economic, and cultural factors have shaped geographic patterns and processes | Human-Environment Interaction | Covered | 19 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos). |
| g. knowledge of effective strategies and resources for developing and assessing knowledge and skills related to geography | Teaching - Assessment and Instruction - Social Studies | Covered | 26 | 1 | 9 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (26 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR II.010 Understand the fundamental principles and concepts of civics and government.
176 Qs10 Materials80 Cards4 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. the reasons people create governments, and common forms of government | 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. the origins, core democratic values, and principles of constitutional democracy in the United States | Origins of Democracy | Covered | 31 | 1 | 20 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (31 questions, 1 materials, 20 cards, 1 videos). |
| c. the structure and functions of government in the United States, including the interrelationships among national, state, and local governments, and between branches of government | 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). |
| d. knowledge of important rights and responsibilities of individual citizens and citizen groups in the United States, and the ways individual citizens and citizen groups participate in government | Rights, Responsibilities and Freedoms | Covered | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. how the U.S. government relates to and interacts with other nations | International Relations | Covered | 7 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| f. recognition of how historical, geographic, social, economic, and cultural factors have shaped governments and political systems | Implications of Different Forms of Government | Covered | 28 | 1 | 14 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (28 questions, 1 materials, 14 cards, 1 videos). |
| g. knowledge of effective strategies and resources for developing and assessing knowledge and skills related to civics and government | Teaching - Assessment and Instruction - Social Studies | Covered | 26 | 1 | 9 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (26 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR II.011 Understand the fundamental principles and concepts of economics.
145 Qs9 Materials61 Cards5 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. principles and strategies of personal and family resource management (e.g., decision-making model, making financial choices) | Consumer Decisions | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| b. characteristics of and activities in a market economy, including: individual, business, and government choices; the relationships between prices, supply, and demand; and scarcity and opportunity cost | Scarcity and Opportunity Cost; Economic Systems; Supply and Demand | Covered | 70 | 3 | 20 | 3 | Covered by 3 topics (70 questions, 3 materials, 20 cards, 3 videos). |
| c. knowledge of economic activity in the United States, including national markets and the role of government in the U.S. economy | Key Economic Institutions; Government Regulation | Covered | 11 | 2 | 8 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (11 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos). |
| d. characteristics of the global economy, such as trade and the causes and consequences of global economic interdependence | Interdependence of Nations | Covered | 20 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. recognition of how historical, geographic, political, social, and cultural factors have shaped economic systems and activities | Economic History | Covered | 12 | 1 | 14 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 14 cards, 0 videos). |
| f. knowledge of effective strategies and resources for developing and assessing knowledge and skills related to economics | Teaching - Assessment and Instruction - Social Studies | Covered | 26 | 1 | 9 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (26 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR II.012 Understand inquiry processes in social studies, and concepts and skills associated with public discourse, decision making, and citizen involvement.
169 Qs12 Materials44 Cards2 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. characteristics of various sources of and tools for obtaining social studies information and their ethical use | Teaching - Research Skills | Covered | 24 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| b. methods for formulating research questions and for gathering, analyzing, interpreting, and communicating information related to social studies, including ethical considerations | Teaching - Research Skills | Covered | 24 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| c. the role and importance of public discourse, decision-making processes, and citizen involvement related to public‑policy issues | Components of the Democratic Process | Covered | 17 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. knowledge of strategies and skills for engaging in public discourse and decision making (i.e., state a problem as a public‑policy issue, analyze various perspectives, evaluate possible alternative resolutions, and use communication skills for expressing and justifying a position on a public‑policy issue) | Components of the Democratic Process | Covered | 17 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. principles of citizen involvement, and opportunities and approaches for becoming involved as a citizen of a culturally diverse, democratic society and interdependent world | Fundamental Rights and Laws; Fundamental Citizenship Rights; Limits on Citizen Rights; Fundamental Economic Rights; Expectations and Benefits of Citizenship | Covered | 63 | 5 | 23 | 1 | Covered by 5 topics (63 questions, 5 materials, 23 cards, 1 videos). |
| f. knowledge of effective strategies and materials for developing and assessing skills related to social studies inquiry, public discourse, decision making, and citizen involvement | Teaching - Assessment and Instruction - Social Studies | Covered | 26 | 1 | 9 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (26 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 1 videos). |
| g. recognition of connections among social studies disciplines and between social studies and other content areas and everyday life | Connections Within Social Studies; Connections Across Subject Areas; Connections to the Real World | Covered | 29 | 3 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (29 questions, 3 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| h. types and characteristics of sources of information used in social studies (e.g., maps, primary sources, textbooks, Internet); and effective strategies for helping students construct meaning from these sources, apply critical and creative thinking, and convey social studies information through writing, speaking, and visual representation | Teaching - Social Studies Skills | Covered | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (DOMAIN III)
Partially covered
SMR III.013 Understand the functions, elements, principles, and styles of the arts, and artistic and creative processes and products.
125 Qs13 Materials80 Cards0 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. knowledge of basic elements, concepts, and terms associated with dance, music, theatre, and the visual arts | FA.Elements of Dance; FA.Music Vocabulary; FA.Perception - Theatre; FA.Elements of Art | Covered | 72 | 4 | 62 | 0 | Covered by 4 topics (72 questions, 4 materials, 62 cards, 0 videos). |
| b. the basic techniques, processes, tools, and materials for creating and performing works in dance, music, theatre, and the visual arts | FA.Elements of Dance; FA.Music Vocabulary; FA.Perception - Theatre; FA.Elements of Art | Covered | 72 | 4 | 62 | 0 | Covered by 4 topics (72 questions, 4 materials, 62 cards, 0 videos). |
| c. types and characteristics of products (e.g., paintings, sculptures, performances) created in the various arts disciplines | FA.Art Techniques | Partially covered | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| d. how artists can use the elements and organizing principles of each art's discipline to express ideas, themes, or emotions | FA.Diverse Styles of Music and Dance; FA.Principles of Art | Covered | 17 | 2 | 14 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (17 questions, 2 materials, 14 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. the role and function of the arts in various cultures in contemporary and historical contexts | FA.Purpose of Music; FA.Relating Theatre to History; FA.Art in Various Cultures | Covered | 19 | 3 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (19 questions, 3 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| f. application of steps in the artistic and creative processes (e.g., create, perform, respond) across all content areas | FA.Elements of Dance - Pedagogy; FA.Elements of Art - Pedagogy; FA.Principles of Art - Pedagogy | Covered | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (10 questions, 3 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR III.014 Understand communication about and through the arts, and developmentally appropriate arts instruction.
94 Qs15 Materials42 Cards0 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. ways of communicating effectively about and through the arts, including promoting communication that is open to a variety of viewpoints and encourages continued exploration in the arts | FA.Art in Various Cultures - Pedagogy | Partially covered | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| b. recognition of connections among the arts and between the arts and other content areas and everyday life | FA.Interdisciplinary Connections | Covered | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| c. developmentally appropriate arts instruction, including providing opportunities to participate actively in all four arts disciplines and using the motivational force of the arts to engage students as both participants and audience members | FA.Diverse Opportunities; FA.Teacher Fluency; FA.Creating Diverse Visual Arts Opportunities | Covered | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (21 questions, 3 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. knowledge of strategies for collaborating with arts teachers and identifying and using local artists and arts resources | FA.Music Careers; FA.Theatrical Productions | Covered | 16 | 2 | 34 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (16 questions, 2 materials, 34 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. knowledge of effective strategies for assessing learning in and through the arts | FA.Dance Analysis; FA.Music Analysis; FA.Theatre Analysis; FA.Critical Thinking - Analysis | Covered | 19 | 4 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 4 topics (19 questions, 4 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| f. knowledge of effective strategies and resources for applying visual and performing arts processes and skills in all content areas | FA.Music Cross-Curricular; FA.Theatre Cross-Curricular | Covered | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (13 questions, 2 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| g. types and characteristics of sources of information used in the visual and performing arts (e.g., live performances, audio and video recordings, scripts, texts with illustrations, paintings); and effective strategies for helping students construct meaning from these sources, apply critical and creative thinking, and convey information about the visual and performing arts through writing, speaking, and the visual and performing arts themselves | FA.Perception of Visual Arts; FA.Perception of Visual Arts - Pedagogy | Covered | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (12 questions, 2 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
| h. ethical considerations associated with researching, producing, and presenting written, oral, and multiple-media communications in the visual and performing arts | FA.Ethics in the Arts | Partially covered | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 0 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
MATHEMATICS (DOMAIN IV)
Partially covered
SMR IV.015 Understand mathematical reasoning, representation, and problem solving; and the historical development of mathematics.
298 Qs31 Materials67 Cards10 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. knowledge of the use of axiomatic systems, justifications, and proofs in different branches of mathematics, such as number theory, algebra, and geometry | M.Formal vs Informal Reasoning; M.Using Structure to Analyze Complex Problems; M.Proofs | Covered | 16 | 3 | 6 | 1 | Covered by 3 topics (16 questions, 3 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos). |
| b. strategies and procedures (e.g., modeling, working backwards, simplifying) used to solve real-world problems | M.Selecting Appropriate Solution Strategies; M.Selecting Appropriate Solution Strategies - Look for a Pattern; M.Conclusions from Premises; M.Inductive vs Deductive Reasoning; M.Prioritizing Relevant and Missing Information; M.Abstract and Quantitative Reasoning; M.Real-World Applications | Covered | 68 | 7 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 7 topics (68 questions, 7 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| c. knowledge of a variety of diagrams, models, charts, manipulatives, and other tools used to represent mathematical concepts and real-world situations | M.Alternate Representations of Problems; M.Multimodal Teaching - Math; M.Manipulatives for Young Children; M.Variety of Representations | Covered | 36 | 4 | 18 | 0 | Covered by 4 topics (36 questions, 4 materials, 18 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. evaluation of problem-solving strategies, procedures, and calculations to verify the accuracy of results | M.Reasonableness of Results; M.Evaluating Truth of Statements; M.Evaluate Student Solutions | Covered | 59 | 3 | 1 | 1 | Covered by 3 topics (59 questions, 3 materials, 1 cards, 1 videos). |
| e. knowledge of the historical development and significance of important mathematical ideas, and how diverse cultures and individuals have influenced and contributed to developments in mathematics | M.Diversity and Engagement - ELL; M.Historical Events and Contributions | Covered | 13 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (13 questions, 2 materials, 1 cards, 1 videos). |
| f. knowledge of effective strategies and resources for developing historical perspectives of mathematics and for developing and assessing knowledge and skills related to mathematical reasoning, representation, and problem solving | M.Sense Making and Perseverance; M.Backward Design; M.Major Math Instructional Theories; M.Types of Assessment - Math; M.Using Assessment to Adjust Instruction | Covered | 53 | 5 | 21 | 4 | Covered by 5 topics (53 questions, 5 materials, 21 cards, 4 videos). |
| g. recognition of connections among the fields of mathematics and between mathematics and other content areas and everyday life | M.Careers | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| h. types and characteristics of sources of information used in mathematics (e.g., textbooks, computer programs, manipulatives); and effective strategies for helping students construct meaning from these sources, apply critical and creative thinking, and convey mathematics information through writing, speaking, and visual representation | M.Planning for Group Experiences; M.Teaching Mathematical Vocabulary; M.Informal vs Formal Measurement; M.Integrating Digital Technology; M.Teaching Mathematical Reasoning; M.Use Variety in Problem Structure | Covered | 47 | 6 | 15 | 3 | Covered by 6 topics (47 questions, 6 materials, 15 cards, 3 videos). |
| i. ethical considerations associated with researching, producing, and presenting written, oral, and multiple-media communications in mathematics | None | Coverage gap identified | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No matching topic found in the study guide. |
SMR IV.016 Understand number sense and concepts of number, number theory, and number systems.
194 Qs10 Materials29 Cards7 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. knowledge of the characteristics of the subsets of real numbers (e.g., integer, rational, irrational) | M.Structure of Number Systems | Covered | 11 | 1 | 5 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos). |
| b. application of the concepts of numbers to compare, sort, order, and round | M.Rounding; M.Order Real Numbers by Magnitude | Covered | 34 | 2 | 3 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (34 questions, 2 materials, 3 cards, 2 videos). |
| c. equivalent representations of numbers (e.g., integers, fractions, decimals, scientific notation), and conversions between graphic, numeric, and symbolic representations of numbers | None | Coverage gap identified | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No matching topic found in the study guide. |
| d. application of place-value concepts (e.g., expanded form of a number, regrouping, base systems) | M.Place Value; M.Composition and Decomposition of Multi-Digit Numbers | Covered | 45 | 2 | 3 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (45 questions, 2 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos). |
| e. application of concepts related to prime and composite numbers, multiples, factors, and divisibility rules | M.Prime and Composite Numbers; M.Factors; M.Divisibility Rules | Covered | 65 | 3 | 8 | 2 | Covered by 3 topics (65 questions, 3 materials, 8 cards, 2 videos). |
| f. application of a variety of strategies to estimate quantities | M.Mental Math and Estimation | Covered | 24 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| g. knowledge of the development of number sense and effective strategies and resources for promoting the development of and assessing number sense | M.Using Assessment to Adjust Instruction | Covered | 15 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR IV.017 Understand numerical computation and operations on numbers.
467 Qs28 Materials77 Cards14 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. knowledge of the use of the four basic operations and of the relationships between the operations | M.Fraction Operations - Mixed Numbers | Covered | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
| b. knowledge of various representations (e.g., graphic, symbolic, verbal) of number operations | M.Whole Number Operations on a Number Line; M.Representations of Fractions in Word Problems | Covered | 16 | 2 | 3 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (16 questions, 2 materials, 3 cards, 2 videos). |
| c. application of the order of operations | M.Order of Operations; M.Order of Operations - Grouping | Covered | 42 | 2 | 1 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (42 questions, 2 materials, 1 cards, 2 videos). |
| d. the modeling, explanation, development, and justification of computational algorithms, including the application of arithmetic properties (e.g., commutative, associative, distributive) | M.Operational Properties; M.Identities; M.Operational Algorithm Relationships; M.Operation and Algorithm Connections | Covered | 64 | 4 | 20 | 1 | Covered by 4 topics (64 questions, 4 materials, 20 cards, 1 videos). |
| e. application of computation strategies to problems involving integers, rational numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, percentages, and exponents | M.Exponential and Scientific Notation; M.Prime Factorization; M.Inverse Operations; M.Models for Multiplication and Division; M.Fraction, Decimal, Percentage Conversions; M.Fraction Composition and Decomposition; M.Ratios; M.Fraction Operations - Multiply and Divide; M.Fraction Operations - Add and Subtract; M.Ratios, Proportions, Percents; M.Proportional Reasoning - Word Problems | Covered | 186 | 11 | 32 | 6 | Covered by 11 topics (186 questions, 11 materials, 32 cards, 6 videos). |
| f. application of estimation strategies to determine the reasonableness of a calculation | M.Interpreting Remainders; M.Mental Math and Estimation; M.Comparing Fractions | Covered | 81 | 3 | 12 | 2 | Covered by 3 topics (81 questions, 3 materials, 12 cards, 2 videos). |
| g. knowledge of effective strategies and resources for promoting fluency with operations and the ability to use various computational methods (e.g., mental math, paper and pencil, calculators), and for assessing computational fluency and skills | M.Learning Progressions in Math; M.Multimodal Teaching - Math; M.Manipulatives for Young Children; M.Counting Techniques; M.Connecting Situations with Operations | Covered | 63 | 5 | 13 | 1 | Covered by 5 topics (63 questions, 5 materials, 13 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR IV.018 Understand concepts and procedures of direct and indirect measurement.
315 Qs16 Materials46 Cards12 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. use of standard and nonstandard measurement units and the customary and metric systems, including unit conversions within a system | M.Metric System; M.Converting Units - Proportional Reasoning | Covered | 39 | 2 | 5 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (39 questions, 2 materials, 5 cards, 2 videos). |
| b. selection of appropriate measurement techniques, units, and tools in various situations | M.Measurement Principles; M.Measurement Tools; M.Choosing Appropriate Units | Covered | 45 | 3 | 19 | 2 | Covered by 3 topics (45 questions, 3 materials, 19 cards, 2 videos). |
| c. application of appropriate formulas for determining the length, perimeter, area, volume, and surface area of two- and three-dimensional objects | M.Area and Perimeter of Polygons; M.Measurements in Circles; M.Surface Area in 3D; M.Volume in 3D; M.Dimensional Changes Affecting Area and Volume; M.Area and Perimeter of Rectangles and Triangles; M.Area and Perimeter of Polygons - Irregular Shapes | Covered | 161 | 7 | 10 | 4 | Covered by 7 topics (161 questions, 7 materials, 10 cards, 4 videos). |
| d. solution of problems involving linear measurements, weight, temperature, time, angles, and rates | M.Unit Rates; M.Calculating Elapsed Time; M.Angles in Triangles | Covered | 50 | 3 | 0 | 3 | Covered by 3 topics (50 questions, 3 materials, 0 cards, 3 videos). |
| e. application of estimation strategies to measurement | None | Coverage gap identified | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No matching topic found in the study guide. |
| f. knowledge of effective strategies and resources for promoting and assessing knowledge and skills related to measurement | M.Types of Assessment - Math | Covered | 20 | 1 | 13 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 13 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR IV.019 Understand concepts of Euclidean geometry.
181 Qs16 Materials63 Cards10 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. knowledge and application of properties of lines, angles, and two- and three-dimensional shapes | M.Attributes of Three Dimensional Figures; M.Pyramids and Prisms; M.Types of Prisms; M.Points, Lines, Planes, Angles; M.Direction and Structure; M.Attributes of Two-Dimensional Shapes | Covered | 71 | 6 | 42 | 4 | Covered by 6 topics (71 questions, 6 materials, 42 cards, 4 videos). |
| b. relationships between three-dimensional figures and two-dimensional representations | M.Nets | Covered | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
| c. application of concepts of symmetry, similarity, congruence, and geometric transformation | M.Proportional Reasoning - 2D Shapes | Covered | 13 | 1 | 2 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 1 videos). |
| d. recognition of connections between geometry and algebra (e.g., use of coordinate systems, the Pythagorean theorem) | M.Pythagorean Theorem; M.The Coordinate Plane; M.Transformations Introduction | Covered | 36 | 3 | 11 | 3 | Covered by 3 topics (36 questions, 3 materials, 11 cards, 3 videos). |
| e. use of geometric models, properties of figures, and coordinate systems to solve problems | M.Geometric Constructions | Partially covered | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| f. knowledge of effective strategies and resources for promoting and assessing spatial reasoning and knowledge and skills related to geometry | M.Using Assessment to Adjust Instruction; M.Proportional Reasoning - Scale Drawings; M.Combine and Dissect 2D Figures; M.Tessellations | Covered | 40 | 4 | 5 | 2 | Covered by 4 topics (40 questions, 4 materials, 5 cards, 2 videos). |
SMR IV.020 Understand concepts of algebra.
318 Qs20 Materials47 Cards14 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. recognition and extension of patterns using a variety of representations (e.g., numeric, pictorial, algebraic) | M.Patterns - Developing an Expression; M.Types of Sequences; M.Patterns - Developing a Linear Formula; M.Creating Formulas for Patterns - Arithmetic and Geometric | Covered | 79 | 4 | 9 | 3 | Covered by 4 topics (79 questions, 4 materials, 9 cards, 3 videos). |
| b. knowledge of the algebraic concepts and various representations of functions and relationships | M.Forms of Equations; M.Linear Expression Evaluation; M.Linear Expression Addition and Subtraction; M.Relation and Function Representations; M.Understanding Linear Functions and Their Properties | Covered | 72 | 5 | 17 | 2 | Covered by 5 topics (72 questions, 5 materials, 17 cards, 2 videos). |
| c. application of the concepts of variable, function, and equality to model relationships algebraically | M.Forms of Equations; M.Dependent and Independent Variables; M.Equivalence of Expressions - To Simplify; M.Properties of Equality | Covered | 53 | 4 | 19 | 4 | Covered by 4 topics (53 questions, 4 materials, 19 cards, 4 videos). |
| d. solution of linear equations and inequalities | M.Parallel and Perpendicular Lines and Formulas; M.Line of Best Fit; M.Linear Equation Word Problems; M.Solve for x - Linear; M.Interpreting Inequalities | Covered | 74 | 5 | 8 | 4 | Covered by 5 topics (74 questions, 5 materials, 8 cards, 4 videos). |
| e. use of algebraic symbols to represent and analyze mathematical situations and structures, and use of various representations to model and solve contextualized problems | M.Symbolic to Verbal; M.Verbal to Symbolic Linear Equations; M.Linear Equation Word Problems | Covered | 47 | 3 | 8 | 2 | Covered by 3 topics (47 questions, 3 materials, 8 cards, 2 videos). |
| f. use of algebraic functions to plot points on a coordinate plane, describe graphs, and determine slope | M.Line of Best Fit; M.Interpreting Inequalities | Covered | 20 | 2 | 5 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (20 questions, 2 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos). |
| g. knowledge of effective strategies and resources for promoting the development of and assessing knowledge and skills related to algebra | M.Using Assessment to Adjust Instruction | Covered | 15 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR IV.021 Understand concepts of data analysis and probability.
344 Qs21 Materials66 Cards10 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. question formation, collection, organization, and display (e.g., tables, graphs, scatterplots, frequency distributions, percentiles) of data | M.Graphs and Plots; M.Boxplots; M.Expressing Probabilities; M.Statistical Questions; M.Statistical Experiments; M.Measures of Center and Range | Covered | 124 | 6 | 26 | 2 | Covered by 6 topics (124 questions, 6 materials, 26 cards, 2 videos). |
| b. selection and use of appropriate statistical methods (i.e., descriptive, inferential) to analyze data, make predictions, and make decisions | M.Bivariate Data Analysis; M.Normal Distribution; M.Choosing a Graph or Plot | Covered | 48 | 3 | 19 | 2 | Covered by 3 topics (48 questions, 3 materials, 19 cards, 2 videos). |
| c. knowledge of basic concepts of probability (e.g., simple and compound events, independent and dependent events) | M.Probability; M.Sample Spaces to Determine Probabilities; M.Simple and Compound Events; M.Combinations and Permutations; M.Geometric Probability | Covered | 85 | 5 | 12 | 4 | Covered by 5 topics (85 questions, 5 materials, 12 cards, 4 videos). |
| d. the modeling and comparison of experimental probabilities with mathematical (theoretical) expectations | M.Probability Models; M.Observations, Conclusions, and Relationships | Covered | 22 | 2 | 11 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (22 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. interpretation of data and probability in real-world situations and use of data representations and probability to make predictions | M.Data Analysis and Interpretation; M.Surveys; M.Probability Simulations; M.Describing Data Patterns and Outliers | Covered | 50 | 4 | 19 | 1 | Covered by 4 topics (50 questions, 4 materials, 19 cards, 1 videos). |
| f. knowledge of effective strategies and resources for promoting the development of and assessing knowledge and skills related to data analysis and probability | M.Using Assessment to Adjust Instruction | Covered | 15 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos). |
SCIENCE (DOMAIN V)
Partially covered
SMR V.022 Understand how new scientific knowledge is constructed, including the role of inquiry.
200 Qs18 Materials69 Cards3 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. principles and processes of making observations about the natural world, including designing and conducting scientific investigations using appropriate methodology and technology | S.Scientific Method; S.Experimental Investigations | Covered | 48 | 2 | 12 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (48 questions, 2 materials, 12 cards, 2 videos). |
| b. strategies for collecting, organizing, analyzing, and communicating scientific data | S.Evidence, Models, and Explanation; S.Models; S.Best Chart for the Data; S.Proper Data Analysis | Covered | 47 | 4 | 14 | 0 | Covered by 4 topics (47 questions, 4 materials, 14 cards, 0 videos). |
| c. application of appropriate measurement methods and mathematical techniques (e.g., calculating the mean) in collecting and analyzing data | S.Change, Constancy, and Measurements; S.Choose Appropriate Equipment; S.Precision vs Accuracy; S.Error In Measurements | Covered | 40 | 4 | 29 | 0 | Covered by 4 topics (40 questions, 4 materials, 29 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. application of safe science practices, including the ethical and appropriate use and care of living organisms, the proper use and care of scientific equipment, and the safe storage, use, and disposal of chemicals | S.Ethics; S.Proper Handling - Chemicals; S.Proper Tool Use | Covered | 21 | 3 | 11 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (21 questions, 3 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. knowledge of effective strategies and resources for promoting and assessing the use of inquiry processes to develop scientific knowledge and conduct investigations using safe science practices | S.Decision Making; S.Misconceptions | Covered | 24 | 2 | 3 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (24 questions, 2 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos). |
| f. types and characteristics of sources of information used in science (e.g., experiments, tables, graphics, trade books); and effective strategies for helping students construct meaning from these sources, apply critical and creative thinking, and convey science information through writing, speaking, and visual representation | S.Background Research; S.Read Scientific Publication | Partially covered | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | Partial coverage by 2 topics (7 questions, 2 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| g. ethical considerations associated with researching, producing, and representing written, oral, and multiple-media communications in science | S.Repeatability | Covered | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR V.023 Understand the nature of scientific knowledge and the application of analysis and reflection in science.
239 Qs20 Materials147 Cards2 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. characteristics of scientific knowledge (e.g., reliance on verifiable evidence) and how it is similar to and differs from other ways of learning about and understanding the world | S.Prediction, Explanation, Theory, Fact; S.Repeatability; S.Proper Data Analysis; S.Decision Making | Covered | 39 | 4 | 7 | 1 | Covered by 4 topics (39 questions, 4 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos). |
| b. knowledge of the interconnectedness of the various scientific disciplines, including the major unifying themes of science (e.g., conservation of energy, classification, relationship between form and function) | S.Properties of Systems; S.Change In Systems; S.Form and Function; S.Renewable vs Nonrenewable | Covered | 56 | 4 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 4 topics (56 questions, 4 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
| c. analysis of the ways in which science, technology, and society interact and the effects of these interactions | S.Interdisciplinary Connections | Covered | 14 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. knowledge of the historical development of important scientific ideas and how diverse cultures and individuals have influenced and contributed to developments in science | S.Key History of Science; S.Key History of Space Science; S.Diversity in Science History; S.ELL; S.Diversity | Covered | 41 | 5 | 110 | 0 | Covered by 5 topics (41 questions, 5 materials, 110 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. knowledge of effective strategies and resources for promoting scientific literacy through the use of analysis and reflection | S.Safety Rules; S.Differentiation; S.Engagement | Covered | 44 | 3 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (44 questions, 3 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| f. recognition of connections among the sciences and between the sciences and other content areas and everyday life | S.Interdisciplinary Connections; S.Careers in Science; S.Healthy and Unhealthy Lifestyles; S.Human Populations Impact the Earth | Covered | 59 | 4 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 4 topics (59 questions, 4 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR V.024 Understand the fundamental concepts of life science.
571 Qs46 Materials222 Cards21 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. knowledge of the structures and functions of living organisms, including single-celled and multicellular organisms, and how organisms obtain and use energy | S.Metabolism Molecules; S.Eukaryotic vs Prokaryotic; S.Cells, Tissues, Organs, Organ Systems; S.Human Body Systems; S.Cell Theory; S.Parts of the Cell | Covered | 83 | 6 | 40 | 4 | Covered by 6 topics (83 questions, 6 materials, 40 cards, 4 videos). |
| b. use of classification systems of living organisms, and knowledge of distinguishing characteristics of major groups of organisms (e.g., bacteria, plants, animals) | S.Major Groups of Eukaryotic Life; S.Plant Systems Basics | Covered | 49 | 2 | 24 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (49 questions, 2 materials, 24 cards, 1 videos). |
| c. differences in life cycles of organisms and how various types of organisms reproduce, grow, and develop | S.Requirements of Life; S.Carbon-Based Life; S.Plant Reproduction; S.Homeostasis; S.Growth and Development; S.Plant Growth; S.Metamorphosis | Covered | 60 | 7 | 28 | 2 | Covered by 7 topics (60 questions, 7 materials, 28 cards, 2 videos). |
| d. basic principles of heredity, and sources of variation and new traits in a species | S.Asexual Reproduction; S.Sexual Reproduction; S.Mitosis; S.Somatic vs Sex Cells; S.Structure of DNA and RNA; S.Dominant vs Recessive; S.Punnett Squares; S.Environmental vs Genetic; S.Learned vs Inherited; S.Mutations | Covered | 107 | 10 | 49 | 2 | Covered by 10 topics (107 questions, 10 materials, 49 cards, 2 videos). |
| e. knowledge of ways in which various organisms adapt to survive and reproduce in their environments, and of theories and evidence about how organisms evolve over time | S.Infectious Agents; S.Environment as a Pressure; S.Environmental vs Genetic; S.Adaptations; S.Populations Change (Not Individuals); S.Natural Selection; S.Artificial Selection | Covered | 63 | 7 | 17 | 2 | Covered by 7 topics (63 questions, 7 materials, 17 cards, 2 videos). |
| f. characteristics and components (both biotic and abiotic) of ecosystems and how organisms, including humans, interact with one another and their environments | S.Ecological Organization; S.Habitats and Niches; S.Roles In Food Chain; S.Food Webs; S.Stimuli; S.Growth Factors; S.Types of Relationships; S.Competition; S.Wildlife Impact on Ecosystems; S.Human Impact on Ecosystems | Covered | 119 | 10 | 49 | 7 | Covered by 10 topics (119 questions, 10 materials, 49 cards, 7 videos). |
| g. knowledge of effective strategies and resources for promoting the development of and assessing knowledge and skills related to life science | S.Inquiry; S.Activities For Inquiry; S.Activities For Critical Thinking; S.Assessment and Instruction - Science; S.Rubrics in Assessment | Covered | 92 | 5 | 27 | 3 | Covered by 5 topics (92 questions, 5 materials, 27 cards, 3 videos). |
SMR V.025 Understand the fundamental concepts of earth/space science.
511 Qs35 Materials295 Cards14 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. characteristics of objects in the solar system, how they interact, and the effects of the relative positions of the earth, sun, and moon (e.g., eclipses, seasons) | S.Night/Day and Time Zones; S.Seasons; S.Tides; S.Lunar Cycle; S.Eclipses; S.Components of the Solar System; S.The Sun | Covered | 109 | 7 | 84 | 2 | Covered by 7 topics (109 questions, 7 materials, 84 cards, 2 videos). |
| b. characteristics of the earth's surface and processes that change the earth's features over time (e.g., volcanism, erosion, plate tectonics) | S.Structures of Earth; S.Properties of Rocks and Minerals; S.Soil; S.Constructive and Destructive Processes; S.Earthquakes; S.Earth's History | Covered | 91 | 6 | 69 | 2 | Covered by 6 topics (91 questions, 6 materials, 69 cards, 2 videos). |
| c. distribution, characteristics, and movement of water on the earth | S.Surface Water vs Groundwater; S.Bodies of Water | Covered | 19 | 2 | 17 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (19 questions, 2 materials, 17 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. characteristics and processes of the atmosphere, causes of different kinds of weather (e.g., lake-effect snow, thunderstorms), and methods for studying and predicting weather | S.Composition and Layers of the Atmosphere; S.Clouds; S.Weather Tools; S.Predicting Severe Weather; S.Weather Charts | Covered | 61 | 5 | 60 | 1 | Covered by 5 topics (61 questions, 5 materials, 60 cards, 1 videos). |
| e. interactions between the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere, and the role of solar energy in various earth processes (e.g., water cycle, wind) | S.Rock Cycle; S.Water Cycle; S.Carbon Cycle; S.Nitrogen Cycle; S.Weather vs Climate; S.Uneven Heating of Earth; S.Air Masses and Ocean Currents | Covered | 103 | 7 | 43 | 6 | Covered by 7 topics (103 questions, 7 materials, 43 cards, 6 videos). |
| f. analysis of interactions between humans and the hydrosphere, atmosphere, and geosphere, including the use of natural resources | S.Human Influences on Climate; S.Global Warming | Covered | 30 | 2 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (30 questions, 2 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| g. knowledge of effective strategies and resources for promoting the development of and assessing knowledge and skills related to earth/space science | S.Inquiry; S.Activities For Inquiry; S.Critical Thinking; S.Activities For Critical Thinking; S.Assessment and Instruction - Science; S.Rubrics in Assessment | Covered | 98 | 6 | 28 | 3 | Covered by 6 topics (98 questions, 6 materials, 28 cards, 3 videos). |
SMR V.026 Understand the fundamental concepts of physical science.
538 Qs40 Materials237 Cards16 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. the composition and properties of matter (e.g., atoms, molecules, melting point, reactivity), and characteristics of physical, chemical, and nuclear changes in matter | 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.Chemical Properties; S.Electrical Conductor vs Insulator; S.Mixtures and Solutions; S.Separating Mixtures; S.pH; S.Chemical vs Physical Changes; S.Conservation of Matter and Energy | Covered | 159 | 14 | 93 | 7 | Covered by 14 topics (159 questions, 14 materials, 93 cards, 7 videos). |
| b. knowledge of forms of energy, transformations between one form of energy and another, processes of energy transfer (e.g., conduction), and interactions between energy and matter | S.Types of Energy; S.Heat vs Temperature; S.Conduction, Convection, and Radiation; S.Conservation of Energy Calculations | Covered | 65 | 4 | 15 | 2 | Covered by 4 topics (65 questions, 4 materials, 15 cards, 2 videos). |
| c. ways in which living organisms and human technology change matter and transport energy | S.Photosynthesis; S.Types of Energy Transfers By Humans; S.Types of Energy Transfers in Ecology; S.Types of Energy Transfers in Space; S.Simple Machines - Basic | Covered | 37 | 5 | 38 | 1 | Covered by 5 topics (37 questions, 5 materials, 38 cards, 1 videos). |
| d. basic principles of electricity and magnetism, including the properties of magnets | S.Electricity and Magnetism; S.Electromagnetic Forces | Covered | 25 | 2 | 13 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (25 questions, 2 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. analysis of the motions of objects (e.g., speed), the effects of various types of forces (e.g., gravity, friction) on objects, and how the principles of motion are applied to control the movements of objects | S.Motion Terms; S.Motion Graphs; S.Gravity; S.Force and Newton's Laws; S.Geological Processes and Force | Covered | 83 | 5 | 23 | 3 | Covered by 5 topics (83 questions, 5 materials, 23 cards, 3 videos). |
| f. characteristics of light and sound, including how light and sound waves transfer energy | S.Properties of Waves; S.Sound; S.Light; S.Reflection and Refraction | Covered | 71 | 4 | 30 | 0 | Covered by 4 topics (71 questions, 4 materials, 30 cards, 0 videos). |
| g. knowledge of effective strategies and resources for promoting the development of and assessing knowledge and skills related to physical science | S.Inquiry; S.Activities For Inquiry; S.Critical Thinking; S.Activities For Critical Thinking; S.Assessment and Instruction - Science; S.Rubrics in Assessment | Covered | 98 | 6 | 28 | 3 | Covered by 6 topics (98 questions, 6 materials, 28 cards, 3 videos). |
HEALTH EDUCATION AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (DOMAIN VI)
Partially covered
SMR VI.027 Understand concepts and strategies of health education.
124 Qs9 Materials25 Cards1 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. knowledge of basic concepts of safety; social-emotional health; healthy eating; physical activity; and disease prevention; and the relationships of these factors to health and learning | PE.Healthy Lifestyles; PE.Healthy Diet; PE.Teaching Safety; PE.Teaching Conflict Resolution | Covered | 44 | 4 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 4 topics (44 questions, 4 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| b. knowledge of the health effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use; and the relationships of these factors to health and learning | PE.Drug Abuses | Covered | 15 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| c. knowledge of research-based methods that promote students' knowledge, skills, and behaviors that contribute to lifelong health | PE.Teaching Health | Covered | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. knowledge of characteristics of research-based quality health education curricula, and health education resources in Michigan | PE.Health Standards - Michigan | Partially covered | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 0 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| e. knowledge of appropriate decision-making processes relative to healthy life choices | PE.Healthy Lifestyles | Covered | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| f. recognition of connections between health education and other content areas and everyday life | None | Coverage gap identified | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No matching topic found in the study guide. |
| g. knowledge of effective strategies and resources for developing and assessing knowledge and skills related to health education | PE.Goal Setting | Partially covered | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (2 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| h. types and characteristics of sources of information used in health education (e.g., printed media, electronic media); and effective strategies for helping students construct meaning from these sources, apply critical and creative thinking, and convey information about health education through writing, speaking, and visual representation | ELA.Credible Sources | Covered | 29 | 1 | 6 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (29 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos). |
| i. ethical considerations associated with researching, producing, and representing written, oral, and multiple-media communications in health education | P.Copyright and Acceptable Use | Covered | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR VI.028 Understand concepts and strategies of physical education.
138 Qs10 Materials48 Cards1 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. components of health-related physical fitness, the F.I.T.T. principle, and methods for applying these components and principles to promote students' skills, knowledge, and behaviors that contribute to learning and healthy lifestyles | PE.Exercise Principles | Partially covered | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (2 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| b. application of principles and theories of motor development to promote students' skill acquisition and knowledge | PE.Development of Motor Skills | Covered | 31 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (31 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
| c. recognition of movement concepts as they apply to the development of motor skills in isolated and controlled settings | PE.Movement Concepts; PE.Movement Skills | Covered | 40 | 2 | 19 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (40 questions, 2 materials, 19 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. recognition of methods for applying concepts of personal/social development in the context of physical activity (e.g., responsibility, cooperation, positive self concept) to promote students' skills, knowledge, and behaviors that contribute to learning and healthy lifestyles | PE.Teaching Healthy Communication Skills | Covered | 13 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. recognition of connections between physical education and other content areas and everyday life | PE.Integrating PE Activities with Curriculum | Partially covered | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| f. knowledge of effective strategies and resources for developing and assessing knowledge and skills related to physical education | PE.Monitoring Fitness Levels; PE.Goal Setting | Covered | 8 | 2 | 11 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (8 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos). |
| g. types and characteristics of sources of information used in physical education (e.g., printed media, electronic media); and effective strategies for helping students construct meaning from these sources, apply critical and creative thinking, and convey information about physical education through writing, speaking, and visual representation | ELA.Credible Sources | Covered | 29 | 1 | 6 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (29 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos). |
| h. ethical considerations associated with researching, producing, and representing written, oral, and multiple-media communications in physical education | P.Copyright and Acceptable Use | Covered | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
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