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WORLD HISTORY (Domain I)Covered
SMR I.001 · Understand historical concepts, terms, sources, and perspectives.78 questions · 4 materials · 13 cards · 2 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. basic historical terms and concepts (e.g., time, chronology, change and continuity, periodization, era, city-state, civilization, empire) | Themes - Cause and Effect in History | Covered | 19 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos). |
| b. construction of time lines, measurement of chronological time by decades and centuries, and the identification of chronological relationships between major events and developments in Michigan, U.S., and world history | Themes - Cause and Effect in History | Covered | 19 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos). |
| c. differences between primary and secondary sources of historical information | Skill - Primary and Secondary Sources | Covered | 22 | 1 | 4 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (22 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos). |
| d. basic reference sources used in historical research (e.g., almanacs, information technology, bibliographies, periodical guides, encyclopedias, biographical dictionaries) | Teaching - Research Skills | Covered | 25 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. uses of various historical source materials (e.g., oral histories, newspapers, diaries, artifacts, probate data, tax lists, census data, personal correspondence, materials accessed through information technology) | Teaching - Research Skills | Covered | 25 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| f. multiple historical interpretations of the past, ways in which knowledge of history is constructed, and the biases that shape historical interpretation | Skill - Analyze Historical Text | Covered | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| g. cause-and-effect relationships between historical events and the evaluation of major historical issues and events from diverse perspectives (e.g., regional, interregional, global, racial, ethnic, social class, gender) | Themes - Cause and Effect in History | Covered | 19 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR I.002 · Understand major events and developments in world history during Era 1, the beginnings of human society to 4000 BCE; Era 2, early civilizations and cultures and the emergence of pastoral peoples, 4000 to 1000 BCE; Era 3, classical traditions, world religions, and major empires, 1000 BCE to 300 CE; and Era 4, expanding and intensified hemispheric interactions, 300 to 1500 CE.233 questions · 19 materials · 109 cards · 5 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. the Agricultural Revolution and the beginnings of human society (e.g., social structure, division of labor, political organization, technology) | Human Evolution | Covered | 10 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| b. early civilizations in Mesopotamia, Africa, India, China, and the Americas | Ancient Egypt; Mesopotamia; Kingdom of Kush; Ancient India; Ancient China | Covered | 61 | 5 | 34 | 2 | Covered by 5 topics (61 questions, 5 materials, 34 cards, 2 videos). |
| c. early human migrations within and between Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas | Patterns of Trade - Silk Road and Crusades; Trends in Early Civilizations | Covered | 34 | 2 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (34 questions, 2 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. developments and contributions of ancient Greek and Roman civilization | Ancient Greece; Ancient Rome | Covered | 31 | 2 | 19 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (31 questions, 2 materials, 19 cards, 2 videos). |
| e. principal beliefs and the historical development and spread of Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam | Religions of the World; Ancient Hebrews; Christianity in Early Europe; Growth of Islam | Covered | 34 | 4 | 24 | 0 | Covered by 4 topics (34 questions, 4 materials, 24 cards, 0 videos). |
| f. geographic, social, political, economic, and cultural characteristics of Islamic civilization | Growth of Islam | Covered | 14 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| g. the development of Europe (e.g., the decline of the Roman Empire, the emergence of feudalism, the evolution of medieval society) | Decline of Western Roman Empire; Rise of Feudalism; Environment and Medieval Development | Covered | 29 | 3 | 13 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (29 questions, 3 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos). |
| h. instructional strategies and resources for promoting the acquisition of historical knowledge, applying techniques for assessing student understanding of history, and utilizing knowledge of professional standards and technology in history instruction | Teaching - Assessment and Instruction - Social Studies; Multimodal Teaching - Social Studies | Covered | 34 | 2 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (34 questions, 2 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR I.003 · Understand major events and developments in world history during Era 4, expanded and intensified hemispheric interactions, 300 to 1500 CE; Era 5, the emergence of the first global age, fifteenth to eighteenth centuries CE; Era 6, an age of global revolutions, eighteenth century to 1914 CE; Era 7, global crisis and achievement, 1900 to 1945 CE; Era 8, the Cold War and its aftermath, twentieth century since 1945 CE; and Era 9, America in a new global age, 1980 CE to the present.277 questions · 25 materials · 126 cards · 6 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. the European Renaissance, European expansion between 1450 and 1750 (e.g., the Columbian exchange, the rise of transatlantic slave systems, the effects of European conquest and colonization) and the causes and consequences of the Protestant Reformation | Reformation | Covered | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| b. continuity and change in major world empires (e.g., the Aztec, Inca, and Maya civilizations; the Ming and Qing dynasties in China, the Kingdom of Mali, the Ottoman Empire) | Ancient Africa; The Ottoman Empire; Maya, Inca, Aztec | Covered | 28 | 3 | 12 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (28 questions, 3 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos). |
| c. the causes, major events, and consequences of the age of global revolutions (e.g., the Scientific Revolution, political revolutions such as the American and French Revolutions, the Industrial Revolution) | Scientific Revolution and the Renaissance; French Revolution and Napoleon; First Industrial Revolution | Covered | 47 | 3 | 26 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (47 questions, 3 materials, 26 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. the growth of European imperialism and its consequences for Europe and the world (e.g., motives for colonization, responses to imperialism by Asian and African populations, the effect of imperialism on Asian and African societies) | French Imperialism; British Empire | Covered | 21 | 2 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (21 questions, 2 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. origins, major events, and consequences of World War I, World War II (e.g., Nazi and Japanese actions, the Holocaust, the use of the atomic bomb, the impact of the war on the U.S. home front), and the Cold War (e.g., U.S.-Soviet differences, major Cold War conflicts, the nuclear arms race, the collapse of the Soviet Union, U.S. involvement in other countries, the Korean and Vietnam wars) | World War I V1; World War II V1; The Cold War; The Cold War - Collapse of Soviet Union; Korean War and Vietnam War | Covered | 57 | 5 | 40 | 4 | Covered by 5 topics (57 questions, 5 materials, 40 cards, 4 videos). |
| f. decolonization in postwar Asia, Africa, and the Middle East and the economic and political challenges faced by new nations | Decolonization in Africa and Asia | Covered | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
| g. revolution and development in East Asia and Latin America (e.g., the Chinese Cultural Revolution, the reconstruction of postwar Japan, the Cuban revolution) | Revolutions of the Early 20th Century; Rise of Japan and Germany Post World War II; The Cold War - The Bay of Pigs | Covered | 24 | 3 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (24 questions, 3 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| h. major developments and challenges of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries (e.g., demographic change, racism, apartheid, economic globalization, environmental degradation, domestic and global terrorism, nuclear proliferation, limited natural resources) | S.Global Warming; S.Resource Extraction; South Africa; Rise of Globalism; ISIS | Covered | 49 | 5 | 17 | 1 | Covered by 5 topics (49 questions, 5 materials, 17 cards, 1 videos). |
| i. instructional strategies and resources for promoting the acquisition of historical knowledge, applying techniques for assessing student understanding of history, and utilizing knowledge of professional standards and technology in history instruction | Teaching - Assessment and Instruction - Social Studies; Multimodal Teaching - Social Studies | Covered | 34 | 2 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (34 questions, 2 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
U.S. AND MICHIGAN HISTORY (Domain II)Partially covered
SMR II.004 · Understand major events and developments in U.S. history during Era 1, beginnings to 1620 CE; Era 2, colonization and settlement, 1585 to 1763 CE; and Era 3, revolution and the new nation, 1754 to 1800 CE.198 questions · 14 materials · 102 cards · 7 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. social, economic, political, and cultural features of major American Indian nations before the arrival of Europeans | Native American Groups Pre-Colonization; Culture of the Pre-Columbian Americas | Covered | 23 | 2 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (23 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| b. events and developments related to the European colonization of North America (e.g., objectives of various explorers, consequences of key expeditions and settlements) | European Exploration and Colonization V1 | Covered | 35 | 1 | 13 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (35 questions, 1 materials, 13 cards, 1 videos). |
| c. coexistence and conflict between Europeans and American Indians | European Exploration and Colonization V1 | Covered | 35 | 1 | 13 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (35 questions, 1 materials, 13 cards, 1 videos). |
| d. the development of Great Britain's North American colonies (e.g., the triangular trade; the growth of representative government; similarities and differences between the New England, mid-Atlantic, and southern colonies) | European Exploration and Colonization V1; Colonial Period; Regionalism in the Early United States; French and Indian War | Covered | 72 | 4 | 31 | 4 | Covered by 4 topics (72 questions, 4 materials, 31 cards, 4 videos). |
| e. operation of the European slave trade, the development of slavery in North America, and African American life and culture in the colonies | Minority Groups in Early America; Slavery | Covered | 17 | 2 | 11 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (17 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos). |
| f. causes, major events, and consequences of the Revolutionary War | The American Revolution V1 | Covered | 27 | 1 | 24 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (27 questions, 1 materials, 24 cards, 1 videos). |
| g. the evolution of American government after the Revolution (e.g., problems under the Articles of Confederation, major debates and compromises at the Constitutional Convention) | Constitutional Amendment Processes; Articles of Confederation | Covered | 19 | 2 | 5 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (19 questions, 2 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos). |
| h. contributions of major individuals related to Eras 1, 2, and 3 of U.S. history | Key Names in Early Republic | Covered | 6 | 1 | 12 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos). |
| i. instructional strategies and resources for promoting the acquisition of historical knowledge, applying techniques for assessing student understanding of history, and utilizing knowledge of professional standards and technology in history instruction | Teaching - Assessment and Instruction - Social Studies; Multimodal Teaching - Social Studies | Covered | 34 | 2 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (34 questions, 2 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR II.005 · Understand major events and developments in U.S. history during Era 4, expansion and reform, 1792 to 1861 CE; and Era 5, the Civil War and Reconstruction, 1850 to 1877 CE.198 questions · 14 materials · 126 cards · 2 videosPartially covered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. westward expansion (e.g., major territorial acquisitions, the Indian Removal Act, the impact of westward settlement on American Indian nations) | Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny; Regionalism in the Western United States | Covered | 30 | 2 | 20 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (30 questions, 2 materials, 20 cards, 1 videos). |
| b. political and constitutional developments (e.g., the Washington, Adams, and Jefferson presidencies; John Marshall and the Supreme Court; the emergence of Jacksonian democracy) | Early 1800s V1 | Partially covered | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| c. causes and consequences of economic growth (e.g., improvements in transportation and technology, the spread of factory production, immigration, urbanization) | Immigration 1830-1850; Second Industrial Revolution | Covered | 27 | 2 | 12 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (27 questions, 2 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. major events and developments in U.S. foreign relations (e.g., the War of 1812, the Monroe Doctrine, Manifest Destiny, the Mexican War) | War of 1812 | Covered | 7 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. major antebellum reform movements (e.g., the temperance movement, the woman suffrage movement, abolitionism) | Abolitionist Movement and The Growing Sectional Divide; Progressive Movement | Covered | 32 | 2 | 27 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (32 questions, 2 materials, 27 cards, 0 videos). |
| f. the impact of slavery in the United States and developments that contributed to sectional polarization | Causes of Sectionalism | Covered | 10 | 1 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| g. the outbreak and events of the Civil War (e.g., the secession of Southern states, advantages and disadvantages of the Union and Confederacy, major battles, significant figures, the Emancipation Proclamation) | Civil War | Covered | 25 | 1 | 11 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos). |
| h. major developments of Reconstruction (e.g., conflict between President Johnson and Congress; the passage of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments) | Reconstruction; Early 20th Century Amendments | Covered | 29 | 2 | 25 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (29 questions, 2 materials, 25 cards, 0 videos). |
| i. contributions of major individuals related to Eras 4 and 5 of U.S. history | Early 1800s V1 | Partially covered | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| j. instructional strategies and resources for promoting the acquisition of historical knowledge, applying techniques for assessing student understanding of history, and utilizing knowledge of professional standards and technology in history instruction | Teaching - Assessment and Instruction - Social Studies; Multimodal Teaching - Social Studies | Covered | 34 | 2 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (34 questions, 2 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR II.006 · Understand major events and developments in U.S. history during Era 6, the development of an industrial, urban, and global United States, 1870 to 1930 CE; Era 7, the Great Depression and World War II, 1920 to 1945 CE; Era 8, the post–World War II United States, 1945 to 1970 CE; and Era 9, America in a new global age, 1980 CE to the present.224 questions · 23 materials · 162 cards · 6 videosPartially covered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. the growth of the industrial economy and the conflict between industrial capitalism and organized labor | Growth of Capitalism; Rise of Labor | Covered | 17 | 2 | 26 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (17 questions, 2 materials, 26 cards, 0 videos). |
| b. changing patterns of immigration to the United States and the impact of immigration and urbanization on U.S. society | Immigration 1870-1920 | Covered | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| c. the settlement of the trans-Mississippi West (e.g., life on the mining, ranching, and farming frontiers; the effects of expanding settlement on American Indian nations) | Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny | Covered | 25 | 1 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
| d. the emergence of the United States as a world power (e.g., the Spanish-American War, U.S. territorial acquisitions) | American Imperialism | Covered | 21 | 1 | 12 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (21 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. the disenfranchisement and segregation of African Americans after Reconstruction; the efforts of African Americans to overcome social, political, and economic obstacles that confronted them; and contributions of African Americans to U.S. society | African American Civil Rights Movement in America | Covered | 22 | 1 | 17 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (22 questions, 1 materials, 17 cards, 1 videos). |
| f. the causes of the Great Depression, the governmental response to economic collapse, and the effects of the Depression on U.S. society | Great Depression and the New Deal | Covered | 18 | 1 | 5 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos). |
| g. social, political, and economic developments in the United States after World War II (e.g., the postwar economic boom; changing patterns of immigration; the decline of the industrial economy; challenges, issues, and accomplishments of different presidential administrations) | American Society 1945-1990 | Covered | 14 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
| h. the struggle for African American rights (e.g., Brown v. Board of Education, the sit-in movement, civil unrest, legislative milestones) | Desegregation of Schools | Partially covered | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| i. social and political activism during the second half of the twentieth century (e.g., the feminist movement, the American Indian Movement, the Hispanic rights movement, the Asian American movement, the counterculture, the environmental movement) | Counterculture; Feminist Movement; Hispanic Civil Rights Movement; American Indian Civil Rights Movement | Covered | 24 | 4 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 4 topics (24 questions, 4 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
| j. issues and developments in U.S. foreign policy since 1970 (e.g., the end of the Cold War, the Persian Gulf War, 9/11 and the response to international terrorism, the Afghanistan and Iraq wars) | The Cold War - SDI; The Cold War - Kissinger; Cuban Missile Crisis; The Gulf War; 911 and Response; Afghanistan and Iraq | Covered | 19 | 6 | 29 | 0 | Covered by 6 topics (19 questions, 6 materials, 29 cards, 0 videos). |
| k. contributions of major individuals related to Eras 6, 7, 8, and 9 of U.S. history | Effects of World War I on America V1; World War II and America V1 | Covered | 20 | 2 | 18 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (20 questions, 2 materials, 18 cards, 2 videos). |
| l. instructional strategies and resources for promoting the acquisition of historical knowledge, applying techniques for assessing student understanding of history, and utilizing knowledge of professional standards and technology in history instruction | Teaching - Assessment and Instruction - Social Studies; Multimodal Teaching - Social Studies | Covered | 34 | 2 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (34 questions, 2 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR II.007 · Understand major events, developments, and individuals in Michigan history.44 questions · 3 materials · 36 cards · 1 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. social and cultural characteristics of American Indian groups in Michigan | Key Michigan History | Covered | 10 | 1 | 20 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 20 cards, 0 videos). |
| b. explorers and fur traders who influenced the development of Michigan and the impact of the fur trade on both European and American Indian societies | Key Michigan History | Covered | 10 | 1 | 20 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 20 cards, 0 videos). |
| c. events and developments related to the American Revolution and the War of 1812 in Michigan, the establishment and settlement of the Michigan Territory, and the achievement of Michigan statehood | Key Michigan History | Covered | 10 | 1 | 20 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 20 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. the impact of natural resources (e.g., minerals, soil, water, forest resources) on the development of Michigan | Key Michigan History | Covered | 10 | 1 | 20 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 20 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. immigration, cultural diversity, and movements toward equality in Michigan history (e.g., the Great Migration, the civil rights movement) | Key Michigan History | Covered | 10 | 1 | 20 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 20 cards, 0 videos). |
| f. social, economic, political, and geographic changes that have taken place in Michigan as a result of the automotive industry | Key Michigan History | Covered | 10 | 1 | 20 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 20 cards, 0 videos). |
| g. chronological relationships between major events and developments in Michigan, U.S., and world history (e.g., the Erie Canal, the St. Lawrence Seaway, the Soo Locks, Michigan as "arsenal to the world," worldwide adoption of the assembly line) | Key Michigan History | Covered | 10 | 1 | 20 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 20 cards, 0 videos). |
| h. instructional strategies and resources for promoting the acquisition of historical knowledge, applying techniques for assessing student understanding of history, and utilizing knowledge of professional standards and technology in history instruction | Teaching - Assessment and Instruction - Social Studies; Multimodal Teaching - Social Studies | Covered | 34 | 2 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (34 questions, 2 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
GEOGRAPHY (Domain III)Partially covered
SMR III.008 · Understand geographic terms, concepts, and resources.150 questions · 10 materials · 55 cards · 3 videosPartially covered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. the five fundamental themes of geography (i.e., location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and region) | Themes of Geography | Covered | 8 | 1 | 7 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos). |
| b. basic geographic terms and concepts (e.g., habitat, ecology, interdependence, assimilation, population distribution and density) | Acculturation and Assimilation | Partially covered | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| c. the six essential elements of geography (i.e., the world in spatial terms, places and regions, physical systems, human systems, environment and society, and the uses of geography) | Themes of Geography | Covered | 8 | 1 | 7 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos). |
| d. basic properties (e.g., orientation, grid systems, symbol systems, scales, projections), limitations (e.g., distortion), and uses of maps and globes | Types of Maps; Absolute and Relative Location V1; Absolute Location V1 | Covered | 44 | 3 | 17 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (44 questions, 3 materials, 17 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. analysis and interpretation of geographic documents, maps, and information | Using Maps | Covered | 24 | 1 | 6 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos). |
| f. characteristics and applications of tools used to acquire, process, and communicate geographic information (e.g., geographic information systems, global positioning systems, remote sensing technology) | Mapping Tools | Covered | 8 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| g. characteristics and uses of basic reference sources employed in geographic research (e.g., almanacs, atlases, information technology, encyclopedias) | Teaching - Research Skills | Covered | 25 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| h. instructional strategies and resources for promoting the acquisition of geographic knowledge, applying techniques for assessing student understanding of geography, and utilizing knowledge of professional standards and technology in geography instruction | Teaching - Assessment and Instruction - Social Studies; Multimodal Teaching - Social Studies | Covered | 34 | 2 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (34 questions, 2 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR III.009 · Understand physical systems.123 questions · 9 materials · 78 cards · 2 videosPartially covered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. the shape and location of major landmasses and bodies of water | The Earth's Significant Physical Features | Covered | 15 | 1 | 15 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 15 cards, 0 videos). |
| b. characteristics of major types of physical features (e.g., mountains, hills, plains, river systems) | Types of Physical Features - Elementary | Covered | 14 | 1 | 13 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos). |
| c. characteristics and processes of the four basic components of the earth's physical systems (i.e., the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere) | Earth's Physical Systems | Covered | 7 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. the structure of the earth and geological and hydrological processes that shape the earth's surface (e.g., glaciation, plate tectonics, weathering, erosion, deposition) | Natural Forces | Covered | 17 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. the primary elements of climate (e.g., temperature, atmospheric pressure, winds, condensation, precipitation, air masses) | Weather and Climate | Covered | 20 | 1 | 21 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 21 cards, 0 videos). |
| f. global climate types and climatic patterns | Weather and Climate | Covered | 20 | 1 | 21 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 21 cards, 0 videos). |
| g. the location and characteristics of major world ecosystems | Ecosystems | Partially covered | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| h. the location, characteristics, and uses of major natural resources | Resources - Advanced | Covered | 9 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos). |
| i. instructional strategies and resources for promoting the acquisition of geographic knowledge, applying techniques for assessing student understanding of geography, and utilizing knowledge of professional standards and technology in geography instruction | Teaching - Assessment and Instruction - Social Studies; Multimodal Teaching - Social Studies | Covered | 34 | 2 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (34 questions, 2 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR III.010 · Understand human-environment interactions.94 questions · 7 materials · 31 cards · 4 videosPartially covered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. ways in which human societies modify the physical environment and adapt to environmental change | Human-Environment Interaction | Covered | 19 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos). |
| b. the role of technological innovation and economic development in the creation and solution of environmental problems | Impacts of Human Innovations | Covered | 11 | 1 | 7 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos). |
| c. the causes and effects of current environmental problems (e.g., climate change, deforestation, desertification, pollution, decline of fish stocks, water supply problems) | Human-Environment Interaction | Covered | 19 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos). |
| d. major conservation initiatives and programs for resource use and management | Resources - Advanced | Covered | 9 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos). |
| e. basic forms of land use and development (e.g., residential, agricultural, industrial) and the economic, environmental, cultural, and political consequences of land use and development decisions | Factors Affecting Settlement | Covered | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| f. perceptions of and responses to natural hazards and catastrophes | Natural Disasters | Partially covered | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (2 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| g. instructional strategies and resources for promoting the acquisition of geographic knowledge, applying techniques for assessing student understanding of geography, and utilizing knowledge of professional standards and technology in geography instruction | Teaching - Assessment and Instruction - Social Studies; Multimodal Teaching - Social Studies | Covered | 34 | 2 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (34 questions, 2 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR III.011 · Understand human systems.134 questions · 11 materials · 60 cards · 4 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. cultural characteristics (e.g., customs and traditions, belief systems, patterns of livelihood) of the diverse populations of the world and how culture influences human perceptions | Basic Concepts of Culture | Covered | 18 | 1 | 7 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos). |
| b. types of human settlements, factors that influence the characteristics and locations of human settlements, causes and consequences of urbanization, and the functions and structure of cities and towns (e.g., urban sprawl) in developed and developing countries | Factors Affecting Settlement | Covered | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| c. causes and consequences of population increase and decline in world history, historical and contemporary population patterns, and world and regional population distribution | Population Density and Distribution V1; Demography V1; Population Change (DTM) V1; Modern Population Trends; Population Trends in 19th and 20th Century United States | Covered | 39 | 5 | 24 | 2 | Covered by 5 topics (39 questions, 5 materials, 24 cards, 2 videos). |
| d. types of human migration and the causes and consequences of historical and contemporary migrations of human populations (e.g., push and pull factors, the diffusion of ideas and cultural traits) | Causes of Human Migration | Covered | 17 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. major types of economic activity, factors influencing the location of different forms of economic activity, economic interdependence, and ways in which transportation and communication link individuals and their communities | Economic Development | Covered | 7 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| f. instructional strategies and resources for promoting the acquisition of geographic knowledge, applying techniques for assessing student understanding of geography, and utilizing knowledge of professional standards and technology in geography instruction | Teaching - Assessment and Instruction - Social Studies; Multimodal Teaching - Social Studies | Covered | 34 | 2 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (34 questions, 2 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR III.012 · Understand characteristics, processes, and issues of major regions of the Eastern Hemisphere.79 questions · 5 materials · 18 cards · 1 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. comparison of the physical and human characteristics of major regions of the Eastern Hemisphere | Characteristics of Major Regions | Covered | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| b. the location of major places (e.g., cultural centers, cities, physical features) in the Eastern Hemisphere | Political Regions of the World | Covered | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| c. the location of major events and their impact on the people and environments of the Eastern Hemisphere | Characteristics of Major Regions | Covered | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. cultural characteristics of regions of the Eastern Hemisphere (e.g., languages, religions, political systems, race and ethnicity) | Cultural Regions of the World | Covered | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. types of economic activities within the Eastern Hemisphere (e.g., mining, agriculture, forestry, manufacturing and services) | Characteristics of Major Regions | Covered | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| f. the effects of physical factors such as climate, topography, ecology, and location on population distribution, livelihood, industry, agriculture, and commerce in the Eastern Hemisphere | Characteristics of Major Regions | Covered | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| g. major connections within regions of the Eastern Hemisphere (e.g., trade, migration, flow of goods and services) | Characteristics of Major Regions | Covered | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| h. the significance of political agreements, treaties, and international organizations (e.g., EGOS, NGOs, European Union, NATO, OPEC) for the countries and regions of the Eastern Hemisphere | Characteristics of Major Regions | Covered | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| i. the impact of global issues associated with population growth, resources, patterns of global interaction, and conflict and cooperation on the countries and regions of the Eastern Hemisphere | Characteristics of Major Regions | Covered | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| j. instructional strategies and resources for promoting the acquisition of geographic knowledge, applying techniques for assessing student understanding of geography, and utilizing knowledge of professional standards and technology in geography instruction | Teaching - Assessment and Instruction - Social Studies; Multimodal Teaching - Social Studies | Covered | 34 | 2 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (34 questions, 2 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR III.013 · Understand characteristics, processes, and issues of major regions of the Western Hemisphere.85 questions · 6 materials · 27 cards · 1 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. comparison of the physical and human characteristics of major regions of the Western Hemisphere | Characteristics of Major Regions | Covered | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| b. the location of major places (e.g., cultural centers, cities, physical features) in the Western Hemisphere | Political Regions of the World; U.S. Geography V1 | Covered | 21 | 2 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (21 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| c. the location of major events and their impact on the people and environments of the Western Hemisphere | Characteristics of Major Regions | Covered | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. cultural characteristics of regions of the Western Hemisphere (e.g., languages, religions, political systems, race and ethnicity) | Cultural Regions of the World | Covered | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. types of economic activities within the Western Hemisphere (e.g., mining, agriculture, forestry, manufacturing and services) | Characteristics of Major Regions | Covered | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| f. the effects of physical factors such as climate, topography, ecology, and location on population distribution, livelihood, industry, agriculture, and commerce in the Western Hemisphere | Characteristics of Major Regions | Covered | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| g. major connections within regions of the Western Hemisphere (e.g., trade, migration, flow of goods and services) | Characteristics of Major Regions | Covered | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| h. the significance of political agreements, treaties, and international organizations (e.g., EGOS, NGOs, European Union, NATO, OPEC) for the countries and regions of the Western Hemisphere | Characteristics of Major Regions | Covered | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| i. the impact of global issues associated with population growth, resources, patterns of global interaction, and conflict and cooperation on the countries and regions of the Western Hemisphere | Characteristics of Major Regions | Covered | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| j. instructional strategies and resources for promoting the acquisition of geographic knowledge, applying techniques for assessing student understanding of geography, and utilizing knowledge of professional standards and technology in geography instruction | Teaching - Assessment and Instruction - Social Studies; Multimodal Teaching - Social Studies | Covered | 34 | 2 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (34 questions, 2 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
POLITICAL SCIENCE (Domain IV)Partially covered
SMR IV.014 · Understand political science concepts, terms, and perspectives.101 questions · 7 materials · 51 cards · 3 videosPartially covered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. basic political science terms and concepts (e.g., politics, government, federalism, nation-state, balance of power, sovereignty, social contract) | Federalism | Covered | 13 | 1 | 4 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos). |
| b. the functions and purposes of government | Purposes of Government | Partially covered | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (2 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| c. major characteristics of different forms of government (e.g., democracy, republic, monarchy, totalitarian regimes) | Implications of Different Forms of Government | Covered | 28 | 1 | 14 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (28 questions, 1 materials, 14 cards, 1 videos). |
| d. similarities and differences between political systems | Implications of Different Forms of Government; Communism, Socialism, and Capitalism | Covered | 47 | 2 | 24 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (47 questions, 2 materials, 24 cards, 1 videos). |
| e. the formation of government and significant transitions from one form to another (e.g., revolution, election, coup, legislation) | Purpose and Applications of the Rule of Law | Partially covered | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| f. instructional strategies and resources for promoting the acquisition of political science knowledge, applying techniques for assessing student understanding of political science, and utilizing knowledge of professional standards and technology in political science instruction | Teaching - Assessment and Instruction - Social Studies; Multimodal Teaching - Social Studies | Covered | 34 | 2 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (34 questions, 2 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR IV.015 · Understand the foundations of U.S. government, the U.S. political process, and the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship.248 questions · 13 materials · 101 cards · 7 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. documents related to the origins and development of American constitutional government and democratic ideals (e.g., Magna Carta, the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Seneca Falls Declaration, the Gettysburg Address, Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech) | Origins of Democracy; Principles in Founding Documents | Covered | 51 | 2 | 22 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (51 questions, 2 materials, 22 cards, 2 videos). |
| b. basic principles of the U.S. Constitution (e.g., separation of powers, checks and balances, popular sovereignty, limited government, judicial review, federalism) | Constitution and the Bill of Rights | Covered | 15 | 1 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
| c. major components of the U.S. Constitution | Structure and Functions of Federal Government | Covered | 56 | 1 | 25 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (56 questions, 1 materials, 25 cards, 1 videos). |
| d. landmark U.S. Supreme Court decisions (e.g., Marbury v. Madison, McCulloch v. Maryland, Brown v. Board of Education, Lau v. Nichols) | Landmark Supreme Court Cases | Covered | 29 | 1 | 4 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (29 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos). |
| e. the U.S. political process and the development of political parties | Components of the Democratic Process; Origin of Political Parties; Modern Political Parties | Covered | 29 | 3 | 11 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (29 questions, 3 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos). |
| f. the meaning, rights, and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship and the process by which an individual becomes a U.S. citizen | Fundamental Rights and Laws; Naturalization Process | Covered | 9 | 2 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (9 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| g. the role of civic engagement in U.S. society and ways in which citizens can participate in the political process and in public affairs | Expectations and Benefits of Citizenship | Covered | 25 | 1 | 5 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos). |
| h. instructional strategies and resources for promoting the acquisition of political science knowledge, applying techniques for assessing student understanding of political science, and utilizing knowledge of professional standards and technology in political science instruction | Teaching - Assessment and Instruction - Social Studies; Multimodal Teaching - Social Studies | Covered | 34 | 2 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (34 questions, 2 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR IV.016 · Understand the structure, organization, and operation of local, state, and federal government in the United States and the role of the United States in the international community.139 questions · 9 materials · 60 cards · 2 videosPartially covered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. the organization and functions of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the federal government | Structure and Functions of Federal Government | Covered | 56 | 1 | 25 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (56 questions, 1 materials, 25 cards, 1 videos). |
| b. the organization and functions of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of local and state government in Michigan and relations between federal, state, and local government in the United States | Structure and Functions of State Governments V1 | Partially covered | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| c. lawmaking processes in the United States (e.g., steps in the legislative process, the role of lobbyists, special interest groups, media, initiatives and referendums) | Components of the Democratic Process | Covered | 17 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. the operation of the U.S. legal system (e.g., functions of law in U.S. society, major sources of U.S. law, the criminal justice system) | Processes of U.S. Legal System | Covered | 7 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. how U.S. foreign and domestic policy is made and implemented, major components in the policymaking process, and the role of the United States in world affairs | International Relations | Covered | 7 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| f. the functions and purposes of international organizations (e.g., United Nations, NATO, the European Union, the Organization of American States, the World Trade Organization, the Red Cross/Red Crescent) | The European Union; NATO | Covered | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (15 questions, 2 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| g. instructional strategies and resources for promoting the acquisition of political science knowledge, applying techniques for assessing student understanding of political science, and utilizing knowledge of professional standards and technology in political science instruction | Teaching - Assessment and Instruction - Social Studies; Multimodal Teaching - Social Studies | Covered | 34 | 2 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (34 questions, 2 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
ECONOMICS (Domain V)Partially covered
SMR V.017 · Understand economic concepts and the market economy.199 questions · 10 materials · 61 cards · 5 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. basic economic terms and concepts (e.g., scarcity, opportunity cost, economic incentives, competition, specialization, recession) | Scarcity and Opportunity Cost; Consumer Price Index | Covered | 29 | 2 | 8 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (29 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos). |
| b. basic characteristics of a free market economic system | Economic Systems | Covered | 16 | 1 | 6 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos). |
| c. similarities and differences between major economic systems | Economic Systems | Covered | 16 | 1 | 6 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos). |
| d. how economic systems affect different groups of people in the local and global economy | Basic Economic Concepts | Covered | 30 | 1 | 8 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (30 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos). |
| e. the effects of supply, demand, prices, and incentives on personal economic choices and collective economic activity | Supply and Demand | Covered | 36 | 1 | 10 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (36 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 1 videos). |
| f. basic characteristics of various market structures (e.g., pure competition, oligopoly, monopoly) | Markets | Covered | 30 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (30 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
| g. basic forms of business organization and how businesses organize resources to produce goods and services | Types of Business Ownership | Covered | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
| h. major economic indicators, measures, and models (e.g., gross domestic product, national income, consumer price index, production possibility curves, circular flow model) | Measures of Economic Activity | Covered | 16 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| i. instructional strategies and resources for promoting the acquisition of economics knowledge, applying techniques for assessing student understanding of economics, and utilizing knowledge of professional standards and technology in economics instruction | Teaching - Assessment and Instruction - Social Studies; Multimodal Teaching - Social Studies | Covered | 34 | 2 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (34 questions, 2 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR V.018 · Understand personal finance.58 questions · 5 materials · 26 cards · 1 videosPartially covered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. how the economic concepts of scarcity, opportunity cost, and marginal analysis affect household choices and individual economic decisions | 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. consumer rights and responsibilities, sources of consumer information, consumer fraud, and consumer protection laws and agencies | Fundamental Economic Rights | Partially covered | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| c. the influence of advertising and factors to consider when making economic decisions | Consumer Decisions | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| d. principles and steps involved in creating and maintaining a budget and factors affecting financial planning | M.Financial Literacy | Covered | 11 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. types of credit, procedures for obtaining credit, factors that affect credit eligibility, and appropriate uses of credit | M.Financial Literacy | Covered | 11 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| f. characteristics of insurance, savings, and investment, and the risks and benefits associated with each | M.Financial Literacy | Covered | 11 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| g. types of institutions, businesses, and agencies that provide financial services (e.g., credit unions, commercial banks, savings and loan associations) | M.Financial Literacy | Covered | 11 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| h. instructional strategies and resources for promoting the acquisition of economics knowledge, applying techniques for assessing student understanding of economics, and utilizing knowledge of professional standards and technology in economics instruction | Teaching - Assessment and Instruction - Social Studies; Multimodal Teaching - Social Studies | Covered | 34 | 2 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (34 questions, 2 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR V.019 · Understand macroeconomics and international economics.127 questions · 10 materials · 62 cards · 2 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. major components of the U.S. economic system (e.g., banks, financial markets, labor unions, small businesses, corporations, consumers, producers, households) | Economic History; Free-Enterprise System | Covered | 24 | 2 | 20 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (24 questions, 2 materials, 20 cards, 0 videos). |
| b. business cycles and the causes and effects of unemployment and inflation | Types of Unemployment; Effects of Inflation | Covered | 18 | 2 | 12 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (18 questions, 2 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos). |
| c. fiscal policy (e.g., taxation, government expenditures) and how it affects economic activity | Fiscal and Monetary Policy | Covered | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. the Federal Reserve System and the influence of monetary policy on the U.S. economy | Federal Reserve System | Covered | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. forms of government regulation, goods and services provided by the government, and the effects of government activity on consumers and producers | Government Regulation | Covered | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos). |
| f. basic principles and components of international economics (e.g., the concept of comparative advantage, free trade and protectionism, exchange rates) | Interdependence of Nations - Advanced | Covered | 21 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (21 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| g. factors influencing the operation of the international economic system (e.g., the effects of the European Union, trade barriers and sanctions) and the impact of globalization on the U.S. and world economy (e.g., the North American Free Trade Agreement, World Trade Organization) | Interdependence of Nations - Advanced | Covered | 21 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (21 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| h. instructional strategies and resources for promoting the acquisition of economics knowledge, applying techniques for assessing student understanding of economics, and utilizing knowledge of professional standards and technology in economics instruction | Teaching - Assessment and Instruction - Social Studies; Multimodal Teaching - Social Studies | Covered | 34 | 2 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (34 questions, 2 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
INQUIRY, INTERDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVES, AND PUBLIC DISCOURSE (Domain VI)Partially covered
SMR VI.020 · Understand social studies research methods and the analysis and interpretation of social studies information.108 questions · 7 materials · 23 cards · 3 videosPartially covered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. steps in the research process (e.g., formulating research questions, choosing a research design, collecting data, organizing and communicating results) | Teaching - Research Skills | Covered | 25 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| b. methods and techniques for collecting social studies information (e.g., interviews, surveys, case studies) | Skill - Sources for Data | Partially covered | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| c. the acquisition, organization, and management of social studies data (e.g., gathering sources, note taking, file maintenance, preparation of bibliographies) | Skill - Sources for Data | Partially covered | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| d. the use of electronic technologies to assist in accessing and managing information | Teaching - Integrating Digital Technology | Covered | 15 | 1 | 8 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos). |
| e. methods and techniques for reporting, sharing, and communicating information and research related to the social sciences | Connections to the Real World | Partially covered | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| f. the analysis of documents and interpretations (e.g., recognizing purpose, point of view, and central questions; distinguishing between fact and opinion; making inferences and drawing conclusions) | Skill - Analyze Historical Text | Covered | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| g. the evaluation of primary and secondary sources of social studies information (e.g., assessing evidence, identifying underlying assumptions, recognizing bias) | Skill - Primary and Secondary Sources | Covered | 22 | 1 | 4 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (22 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos). |
| h. the interpretation of social studies issues represented in graphic formats (e.g., charts, diagrams, maps, political cartoons, graphs) | Skill - Analysis of Graphics | Covered | 23 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (23 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR VI.021 · Understand interdisciplinary perspectives among the social sciences.69 questions · 8 materials · 16 cards · 0 videosPartially covered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. the integration of and connections between basic content and concepts from history, geography, economics, and political science | Skill - Social Studies Vocabulary; Teaching - Social Studies Skills; Connections Within Social Studies | Covered | 34 | 3 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (34 questions, 3 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| b. the interrelatedness of major world demographic, political, economic, and cultural regions (e.g., regional organizations, commercial relationships, shared religious beliefs) | Cross-Cultural Comparison | Partially covered | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| c. ways in which historical, geographic, political, and economic factors combine to influence human events and shape human societies | Change and Continuity in Culture | Covered | 9 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. the origins and interdisciplinary context of global issues involving political stability and change, refugee populations, economic development and international trade, resource use, environmental degradation, and various forms of oppression | Themes - Impact of Conflict; Trade; Themes - Impact of Location | Covered | 19 | 3 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (19 questions, 3 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR VI.022 · Understand core democratic values, recognize the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in a democratic society, and apply methods for analyzing public policy questions.103 questions · 7 materials · 44 cards · 2 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. core democratic values of America's constitutional republic (e.g., individual rights, justice for all, equal opportunity, respect and appreciation for diversity, patriotism) and ways in which pivotal decisions and major debates in U.S. history reflect those values | The Bill of Rights; Symbols of American Principles | Covered | 26 | 2 | 11 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (26 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 1 videos). |
| b. responsible conduct by members of a democratic society (e.g., how an individual's actions affect other people, how one acts in accordance with the rule of law, how one acts in a virtuous and responsible way as a member of society, how individuals in history demonstrated good character and virtue) | Fundamental Citizenship Rights | Covered | 19 | 1 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| c. ways of engaging in constructive conversation about matters of public concern (e.g., clarifying issues, considering opposing views, applying democratic values, anticipating consequences, working toward making decisions) | Rights, Responsibilities and Freedoms | Covered | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. ways of making reasoned and informed decisions on public issues (e.g., stating issues clearly, tracing the origins of issues, analyzing various perspectives people bring to public policy debates, recognizing factors to be considered when formulating resolutions to public issues, evaluating possible solutions) | Expectations and Benefits of Citizenship | Covered | 25 | 1 | 5 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos). |
| e. criteria used to analyze evidence and position statements (e.g., logical validity, factual accuracy and/or omission, emotional appeal, credibility, unstated assumptions, logical fallacies, distortions, appeals to bias or prejudice) | ELA.Cross-Curricular Applications - Reading Comprehension (Social Studies) | Covered | 13 | 1 | 15 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 15 cards, 0 videos). |
| f. ways of composing coherent essays that express positions on public issues that are supported by reasoned arguments and pertinent evidence | ELA.Cross-Curricular Applications - Writing (Social Studies) | Covered | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
How 240 Creates The MTTC Social Studies (Elementary) (105) Study Guide
Every 240 study guide starts with the official exam framework. From there, we organize lessons, practice, and study tools around the categories the exam uses to measure candidate knowledge.
Review the official exam framework
We begin with the standards, domains, competencies, objectives, or content categories published by the testing authority.
Map the tested categories
We map every major area the exam is designed to cover so the guide reflects the real structure of the test.
Build lessons around tested content
We create study materials to support the official blueprint, not broad filler content.
Cross-check practice against exam expectations
We review practice content against the framework and real exam patterns so preparation stays targeted.
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When official frameworks change, we review guides and update alignment as needed.
Reviewed by subject-matter experts and maintained to reflect current standards.
Why 240 Is Better Than Other Generic Study Guides
Not all study guides are built the same way. Here is what separates a test-aligned guide from a generic one — and why it matters when you are preparing for the MTTC Social Studies (Elementary).
Generic prep
- Covers broad subject areas without structure
- No clear connection to the official exam framework
- Practice questions may not reflect the real test format
- May not update when official standards change
- Can be helpful for quick, broad review
240 test-aligned MTTC 105 prep
- Every lesson maps to an official domain or competency
- Built directly from the official exam framework
- Practice questions aligned to what the exam actually measures
- A clear study path by tested category
- Study smarter and enter test day more prepared
FAQs About the MTTC Social Studies (Elementary) Study Guide
The questions teacher candidates ask us most often about the MTTC Social Studies (Elementary) study guide.
Is 240 a good study guide for MTTC Social Studies (Elementary)?
240 is a strong option because the guide is built around the official exam framework and shows detailed alignment by SMR and competency.
How closely does 240 align to the MTTC 105 exam?
This guide is 95% aligned based on a competency-by-competency review of the official framework and the study resources included in the guide.
Does 240 cover every competency?
This page shows coverage transparently across covered, partially covered, and identified gaps so candidates can see exactly how the guide maps to the exam.
What does “partially covered” mean?
Partially covered means the guide addresses the core parts of a competency, but some depth or subtopics may still be limited.