240's NES Essential Academic Skills: Subtest III: Mathematics Study Guide Is 100% Test-Aligned

240's NES Essential Academic Skills: Subtest III: Mathematics study guide is built around the official exam framework so you can study what is actually tested. This page shows exactly how the guide maps to the real exam — SMR by SMR and competency by competency — 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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  • Includes aligned questions, flashcards, study materials, and videos
  • Helps candidates study what is actually tested instead of broad generic content
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5 domains · 27 competencies reviewed · 100% test-aligned
Covered— competency is comprehensively supported by the guide
Partially covered— core content is covered, but some depth gaps remain
Coverage gap identified— a content gap has been identified
This study guide is based on the current official exam framework
We review and update alignment whenever the official framework changes so candidates are always studying current, accurate material.
DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF PLACE VALUE, COMPUTATIONAL FLUENCY, AND REASONABLE ESTIMATION. (DOMAIN 0001) Covered
427 Qs22 Materials46 Cards10 VideosCovered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
a. Demonstrate knowledge of place value, computational fluency, and reasonable estimation. M.Place Value; M.Mental Math and Estimation; M.Divisibility Rules Covered 69 3 9 1 Covered by 3 topics (69 questions, 3 materials, 9 cards, 1 videos).
b. Demonstrate knowledge 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).
c. Apply addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve multidigit computations with positive and negative integers, fractions, decimals, and percentages. M.Whole Number Operations on a Number Line; M.Add and Subtract Negatives; M.Multiply and Divide Negatives; M.Operational Properties; M.Fraction Operations - Multiply and Divide; M.Fraction Operations - Mixed Numbers; M.Fraction Operations - Add and Subtract; M.Basic Operations Covered 133 8 22 2 Covered by 8 topics (133 questions, 8 materials, 22 cards, 2 videos).
d. Recognize and identify equivalent ways of representing integers, fractions, decimals, and percentages, including the use of exponents and scientific notation. M.Fraction, Decimal, Percentage Conversions; M.Fraction Composition and Decomposition; M.Exponential and Scientific Notation; M.Properties of Exponents; M.Properties of Exponents - Applying Multiple Properties; M.Comparing Fractions; M.Ratios, Proportions, Percents Covered 160 7 17 4 Covered by 7 topics (160 questions, 7 materials, 17 cards, 4 videos).
e. Solve word problems involving integers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, and proportions. M.Representations of Fractions in Word Problems; M.Ratios Covered 23 2 4 1 Covered by 2 topics (23 questions, 2 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos).
EVALUATE ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSIONS BY SUBSTITUTING NUMBERS FOR VARIABLES. (DOMAIN 0002) Covered
207 Qs14 Materials28 Cards7 VideosCovered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
a. Evaluate algebraic expressions by substituting numbers for variables. M.Linear Expression Evaluation; M.Quadratic Expression Evaluation Covered 12 2 3 1 Covered by 2 topics (12 questions, 2 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos).
b. Identify and extend arithmetic and geometric patterns and sequences. M.Patterns - Developing an Expression Covered 19 1 1 1 Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 1 videos).
c. Solve linear algebraic equations and inequalities involving one variable. M.Properties of Equality; M.Inverse Operations; M.Rearranging Formulas; M.Solve for x - Linear; M.Interpreting Inequalities; M.Solving Linear Inequalities Covered 75 6 10 3 Covered by 6 topics (75 questions, 6 materials, 10 cards, 3 videos).
d. Identify equivalent algebraic expressions. M.Equivalence of Expressions - To Simplify; M.Equivalence of Expressions - To Expand Covered 30 2 9 1 Covered by 2 topics (30 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 1 videos).
e. Graph ordered pairs and number relationships presented in tabular or symbolic form. M.Relation and Function Representations; M.Understanding Linear Functions and Their Properties Covered 54 2 7 0 Covered by 2 topics (54 questions, 2 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
f. Identify linear equations that accurately represent data presented in tabular or graphic form. M.Patterns - Developing a Linear Formula Covered 17 1 2 1 Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 1 videos).
IDENTIFY THE PROPER MEASUREMENT TOOL OR UNIT TO SOLVE A GIVEN PROBLEM (DOMAIN 0003) Covered
440 Qs27 Materials108 Cards15 VideosCovered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
a. Identify the proper measurement tool or unit to solve a given problem M.Unit Rates; M.Choosing Appropriate Units; M.Measurement Tools; M.Measurement Principles; M.Advanced Measurement Principles; M.Selecting Measurement Scales Covered 70 6 28 3 Covered by 6 topics (70 questions, 6 materials, 28 cards, 3 videos).
b. Solve problems involving the conversion of units within and between standard and metric measurement systems and calculate derived measurements. M.Metric System; M.Metric System Estimations; M.Converting Units - Proportional Reasoning; M.Converting Units - Dimensional Analysis; M.Converting Units - Dimensional Analysis with Area Covered 99 5 6 4 Covered by 5 topics (99 questions, 5 materials, 6 cards, 4 videos).
c. Solve problems involving scale, lines, line segments, and angles. M.Proportional Reasoning - Scale Drawings; M.Prove Theorems - Lines and Angles; M.Points, Lines, Planes, Angles; M.Solving with Points, Lines, Planes, Angles Covered 62 4 27 3 Covered by 4 topics (62 questions, 4 materials, 27 cards, 3 videos).
d. Analyze and identify fundamental types and properties of two- and three dimensional figures. M.Solving with Shapes - Rectangles and Squares; M.Solving with Shapes - Quadrilaterals; M.Angles and Measurements in Polygons; M.Attributes of Three Dimensional Figures; M.Attributes of Polygons - Advanced Covered 61 5 40 1 Covered by 5 topics (61 questions, 5 materials, 40 cards, 1 videos).
e. Solve real-world problems involving basic measurement (e.g., length, perimeter, area) and geometric concepts, including the Pythagorean theorem. M.Proportional Reasoning - Word Problems; M.Area and Perimeter of Polygons; M.Angles in Triangles; M.Pythagorean Theorem; M.Coordinate Geometry; M.Apply Triangle Properties; M.Area and Perimeter of Rectangles and Triangles Covered 148 7 16 4 Covered by 7 topics (148 questions, 7 materials, 16 cards, 4 videos).
CALCULATE AND EVALUATE THE PROBABILITY OF A SPECIFIC EVENT AND/OR OUTCOME. (DOMAIN 0004) Covered
243 Qs11 Materials52 Cards5 VideosCovered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
a. Calculate and evaluate the probability of a specific event and/or outcome. M.Probability Covered 47 1 8 1 Covered by 1 topic (47 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos).
b. Analyze data presented in various formats (e.g., tables, line graphs, scatter plots, pictographs, bar graphs, histograms, pie charts, box-andwhisker plots). M.Graphs and Plots; M.Boxplots; M.Choosing a Graph or Plot Covered 58 3 17 2 Covered by 3 topics (58 questions, 3 materials, 17 cards, 2 videos).
c. Demonstrate knowledge of the appropriate ways to collect, organize, and represent data. M.Expressing Probabilities; M.Sampling Methods; M.Observations, Conclusions, and Relationships Covered 26 3 17 0 Covered by 3 topics (26 questions, 3 materials, 17 cards, 0 videos).
d. Calculate and interpret the mean, median, and mode of a set of data. M.Measures of Center and Range Covered 56 1 4 1 Covered by 1 topic (56 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos).
e. Demonstrate knowledge of the concepts of range, standard deviation, and spread. M.Measures of Center and Range; M.Advanced Measures of Center and Range Covered 75 2 12 1 Covered by 2 topics (75 questions, 2 materials, 12 cards, 1 videos).
f. Recognize appropriate and inappropriate uses of basic statistics, such as making predictions and/or influencing decisions. M.Data Analysis and Interpretation; M.Appropriate vs Inappropriate Representations of Data Covered 37 2 2 1 Covered by 2 topics (37 questions, 2 materials, 2 cards, 1 videos).
EVALUATE WHETHER A SOLUTION TO A GIVEN COMPUTATION OR PROBLEM IS REASONABLE. (DOMAIN 0005) Covered
207 Qs18 Materials37 Cards3 VideosCovered
Official CompetencyMatching 240 TopicsAlignmentQsMatsCardsVidsNotes
a. Evaluate whether a solution to a given computation or problem is reasonable. M.Reasonableness of Results Covered 16 1 0 0 Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
b. Use algorithms (i.e., a set of instructions) to perform a given calculation or solve a problem. M.Inventive Strategies vs Standard Algorithms; M.Euclidean Algorithm; M.Operational Algorithm Relationships; M.Operation and Algorithm Connections Covered 25 4 14 0 Covered by 4 topics (25 questions, 4 materials, 14 cards, 0 videos).
c. Apply inductive reasoning to identify missing terms in numerical and graphical patterns. M.Inductive vs Deductive Reasoning; M.Simple Shape Patterns; M.Types of Sequences; M.Mathematical Induction for Creating Formulas Covered 45 4 10 0 Covered by 4 topics (45 questions, 4 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
d. Apply deductive reasoning to draw conclusions, evaluate arguments, and make predictions. M.Formal vs Informal Reasoning; M.Conclusions from Premises; M.Formal Conclusions from Premises; M.Abstract and Quantitative Reasoning; M.Evaluating Truth of Statements Covered 30 5 5 1 Covered by 5 topics (30 questions, 5 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos).
e. Apply, and translate between, the various forms of mathematical communication (e.g., mathematical terminology, equations, diagrams, graphs). M.Modeling and Evaluating Real-World Situations; M.Symbolic to Verbal; M.Verbal to Symbolic Expression - Basic; M.Verbal to Symbolic Linear Equations Covered 91 4 8 2 Covered by 4 topics (91 questions, 4 materials, 8 cards, 2 videos).

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