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240's OAE Elementary Education: Subtest II 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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3 domains · 44 competencies reviewed · 100% test-aligned
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Partially covered— core content is covered, but some depth gaps remain
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MATHEMATICS (DOMAIN I)
Covered
SMR I.0001 Understand concepts of numeration, number sense, and mathematical operations.
463 Qs31 Materials68 Cards18 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Demonstrate knowledge of properties of numbers and number systems, operations, place value, rounding, comparing and ordering numbers, and equivalent representations of numbers. | M.Compare Places on a Number Line; M.Order Whole Numbers by Magnitude; M.Exponential and Scientific Notation; M.Structure of Number Systems; M.Place Value; M.Rounding | Covered | 82 | 6 | 12 | 4 | Covered by 6 topics (82 questions, 6 materials, 12 cards, 4 videos). |
| b. Use a variety of models to represent numbers and operations. | M.Whole Number Operations on a Number Line; M.Basic Operations; M.Models for Addition and Subtraction; M.Models for Multiplication and Division | Covered | 44 | 4 | 14 | 3 | Covered by 4 topics (44 questions, 4 materials, 14 cards, 3 videos). |
| c. Demonstrate knowledge of prime and composite numbers, divisibility rules, least common multiple, and greatest common factor. | M.Prime and Composite Numbers; M.Prime Factorization; M.Factors; M.Composition and Decomposition of Multi-Digit Numbers; M.Divisibility Rules | Covered | 90 | 5 | 11 | 3 | Covered by 5 topics (90 questions, 5 materials, 11 cards, 3 videos). |
| d. Solve problems involving integers, rational numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, percent, exponents, and scientific notation. | M.Integers in Word Problems; M.Fraction, Decimal, Percentage Conversions; M.Representations of Fractions in Word Problems; M.Unit Rates; M.Square Roots and Radicals; M.Scientific Notation Operations; M.Proportions; M.Ratios and Percents; M.Percent Change | Covered | 124 | 9 | 16 | 5 | Covered by 9 topics (124 questions, 9 materials, 16 cards, 5 videos). |
| e. Apply knowledge of basic concepts of probability, including the use of simulations and counting procedures to estimate probabilities. | M.Probability; M.Simple and Compound Events; M.Compound Probabilities (OR); M.Probability Models; M.Diagrams; M.Fundamental Counting Principle | Covered | 99 | 6 | 14 | 3 | Covered by 6 topics (99 questions, 6 materials, 14 cards, 3 videos). |
| f. Demonstrate knowledge of computation, including the use of mental math and estimation. | M.Mental Math and Estimation | Covered | 24 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR I.0002 Understand mathematical reasoning and problem solving, communication and representation, and data analysis.
273 Qs14 Materials46 Cards5 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Demonstrate knowledge of mathematical reasoning and proofs. | M.Reasonableness of Results | Covered | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| b. Apply knowledge of various strategies and procedures used in problem-solving situations. | M.Abstract and Quantitative Reasoning; M.Selecting Appropriate Solution Strategies | Covered | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (21 questions, 2 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
| c. Translate between verbal descriptions and mathematical language and symbols to express quantitative relationships and to solve problems. | M.Verbal to Symbolic Expression - Basic; M.Symbolic to Verbal; M.Verbal to Symbolic Linear Equations | Covered | 75 | 3 | 8 | 2 | Covered by 3 topics (75 questions, 3 materials, 8 cards, 2 videos). |
| d. Apply knowledge of a variety of diagrams, models, charts, manipulatives, and other tools used to represent mathematical concepts and real-world situations. | M.Variety of Representations; M.Manipulatives for Young Children; M.Representations, Models, and Technology (ToT); M.Modeling and Evaluating Real-World Situations | Covered | 50 | 4 | 17 | 0 | Covered by 4 topics (50 questions, 4 materials, 17 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. Apply knowledge of statistical measures (e.g., mean, median, mode, range, frequency distribution) to describe and analyze data. | M.Measures of Center and Range | Covered | 56 | 1 | 4 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (56 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos). |
| f. Apply knowledge of data interpretation and of methods for displaying data in a variety of formats. | M.Graphs and Plots; M.Data Analysis - Frequency; M.Choosing a Graph or Plot | Covered | 55 | 3 | 19 | 2 | Covered by 3 topics (55 questions, 3 materials, 19 cards, 2 videos). |
SMR I.0003 Understand basic concepts of patterns, algebra, and functions.
237 Qs13 Materials19 Cards5 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Recognize patterns in numbers, shapes, and data and ways to use variables, expressions, equations, and inequalities to communicate quantitative relationships. | M.Simple Shape Patterns; M.Types of Sequences; M.Patterns - Developing an Expression; M.Patterns - Developing a Linear Formula | Covered | 63 | 4 | 9 | 2 | Covered by 4 topics (63 questions, 4 materials, 9 cards, 2 videos). |
| b. Apply knowledge of patterns to model real-world situations and make predictions. | M.Patterns - Developing an Expression | Covered | 19 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 1 videos). |
| c. Recognize types and properties of functions. | M.Relation and Function Representations; M.Parent Functions; M.Linear Function Word Problems | Covered | 64 | 3 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (64 questions, 3 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. Use algebraic concepts to solve equations and real-world problems. | M.Linear Equation Word Problems; M.Proportional Reasoning - Word Problems; M.Solve for x - Linear (Multiple Variables); M.Understanding Linear Equations and Their Properties; M.Interpreting Graphs of Linear Equations; M.Interpreting Slopes and Intercepts of Linear Equations | Covered | 110 | 6 | 5 | 3 | Covered by 6 topics (110 questions, 6 materials, 5 cards, 3 videos). |
SMR I.0004 Understand basic concepts of geometry and measurement.
388 Qs22 Materials87 Cards11 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Recognize types and properties of lines, angles, and two- and three-dimensional shapes, including symmetry, congruence, and similarity. | M.Attributes of Two-Dimensional Shapes; M.Attributes of Polygons - Similar vs Congruent; M.Attributes of Three Dimensional Figures; M.Points, Lines, Planes, Angles; M.Attributes of Polygons - Lines of Symmetry; M.Nets | Covered | 73 | 6 | 40 | 2 | Covered by 6 topics (73 questions, 6 materials, 40 cards, 2 videos). |
| b. Solve problems involving perimeter, area, volume, geometric transformations, measurement, scale, and coordinate systems. | M.Area and Perimeter of Polygons; M.Area and Perimeter of Polygons - Irregular Shapes; M.Surface Area in 3D; M.Volume in 3D; M.The Coordinate Plane; M.Coordinate Geometry; M.Rigid Transformations; M.Non-Rigid Transformations | Covered | 165 | 8 | 20 | 3 | Covered by 8 topics (165 questions, 8 materials, 20 cards, 3 videos). |
| c. Use geometric concepts to solve real-world problems. | M.Solving with Points, Lines, Planes, Angles; M.Solving with Shapes - Quadrilaterals; M.Pythagorean Theorem | Covered | 56 | 3 | 9 | 2 | Covered by 3 topics (56 questions, 3 materials, 9 cards, 2 videos). |
| d. Identify and use appropriate measurement units, tools, and measurement techniques in various situations. | M.Choosing Appropriate Units; M.Measurement Tools; M.Measurement Principles | Covered | 45 | 3 | 19 | 2 | Covered by 3 topics (45 questions, 3 materials, 19 cards, 2 videos). |
| e. Convert measurements within the metric and customary systems. | M.Converting Units - Proportional Reasoning; M.Converting Units - Dimensional Analysis | Covered | 49 | 2 | 2 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (49 questions, 2 materials, 2 cards, 2 videos). |
SCIENCE (DOMAIN II)
Covered
SMR II.0005 Understand fundamental concepts of the life sciences.
216 Qs16 Materials100 Cards9 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
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| a. Apply knowledge of the characteristics and life processes of plants, animals, and other living organisms. | S.Requirements of Life; S.Photosynthesis | Covered | 18 | 2 | 11 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (18 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 2 videos). |
| b. Demonstrate knowledge of the multiple ways in which organisms are ordered and classified and how species change over time. | S.Classifying Animals; S.Major Groups of Eukaryotic Life; S.Ecological Organization; S.Classifying Plants | Covered | 58 | 4 | 46 | 1 | Covered by 4 topics (58 questions, 4 materials, 46 cards, 1 videos). |
| c. Recognize the life cycles and reproductive patterns of common organisms and the application of basic principles of heredity to the transmission of traits from one generation to the next. | S.Metamorphosis; S.Genetic Isolation and Speciation; S.Asexual Reproduction; S.Sexual Reproduction; S.Populations Change (Not Individuals); S.Natural Selection; S.Adaptations | Covered | 80 | 7 | 24 | 3 | Covered by 7 topics (80 questions, 7 materials, 24 cards, 3 videos). |
| d. Analyze the interactions between organisms and their environment and the characteristics of and interactions between populations of organisms in an ecological community. | S.Types of Relationships; S.Food Webs; S.Roles In Food Chain | Covered | 60 | 3 | 20 | 3 | Covered by 3 topics (60 questions, 3 materials, 20 cards, 3 videos). |
SMR II.0006 Understand fundamental concepts of the physical, Earth, and space sciences.
453 Qs28 Materials261 Cards13 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
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| a. Demonstrate knowledge of the composition, structure, and properties of matter and the difference between physical and chemical changes in matter. | S.Chemical vs Physical Changes; S.Physical Properties; S.Chemical Properties; S.Elements and Compounds | Covered | 47 | 4 | 40 | 1 | Covered by 4 topics (47 questions, 4 materials, 40 cards, 1 videos). |
| b. Recognize the effects of various types of forces on objects in given situations and the properties and uses of simple machines and tools. | S.Force and Motion; S.Simple Machines - Basic | Covered | 17 | 2 | 25 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (17 questions, 2 materials, 25 cards, 0 videos). |
| c. Apply knowledge of the properties of light, sound, electricity, and magnetism. | S.Electricity and Magnetism; S.Prisms; S.Light; S.Sound | Covered | 63 | 4 | 33 | 0 | Covered by 4 topics (63 questions, 4 materials, 33 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. Recognize forms of energy, energy sources, and processes of energy transfer and transformations. | S.Conduction, Convection, and Radiation; S.Types of Energy | Covered | 46 | 2 | 12 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (46 questions, 2 materials, 12 cards, 2 videos). |
| e. Recognize types and characteristics of objects in the solar system and universe and the effects of the relative positions and motions of the sun, Earth, and moon. | S.Seasons; S.Night/Day and Time Zones; S.Lunar Cycle; S.Eclipses; S.Tides; S.Components of the Solar System | Covered | 101 | 6 | 69 | 2 | Covered by 6 topics (101 questions, 6 materials, 69 cards, 2 videos). |
| f. Apply knowledge of the composition, structure, landforms, and processes of Earth's geologic system and how it interacts with other Earth systems. | S.Rock Cycle; S.Structures of Earth; S.Constructive and Destructive Processes | Covered | 68 | 3 | 32 | 3 | Covered by 3 topics (68 questions, 3 materials, 32 cards, 3 videos). |
| g. Apply knowledge of the composition, structure, and processes of Earth's hydrologic and atmospheric systems, including weather and climate, and how these systems interact with each other and with Earth's geologic system. | S.Air Masses and Ocean Currents; S.Water Cycle; S.Composition and Layers of the Atmosphere; S.Weather vs Climate; S.Nitrogen Cycle | Covered | 81 | 5 | 44 | 4 | Covered by 5 topics (81 questions, 5 materials, 44 cards, 4 videos). |
| h. Identify types and characteristics of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources, their uses, and their management. | S.Environmental Stewardship; S.Renewable vs Nonrenewable | Covered | 30 | 2 | 12 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (30 questions, 2 materials, 12 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR II.0007 Understand the nature of science and the processes of scientific inquiry.
162 Qs13 Materials55 Cards1 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Recognize the basic principles, goals, and values of science and how scientific knowledge develops and changes over time. | S.Limits of Science; S.Nature of Science | Covered | 13 | 2 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (13 questions, 2 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| b. Recognize connections between and unifying themes among the life sciences, physical sciences, and Earth and space sciences, including the relationship between form and function, the nature of cycles and systems, the conservation of energy and matter, the use of models, and ways to organize and classify information. | S.Relationships Between Science Concepts; S.Form and Function; S.Conservation of Matter and Energy; S.Models; S.Change In Systems | Covered | 62 | 5 | 16 | 0 | Covered by 5 topics (62 questions, 5 materials, 16 cards, 0 videos). |
| c. Apply knowledge of the scientific method, including the design of scientific investigations, systematic observation, and controlled experimentation. | S.Scientific Investigations - Elementary; S.Scientific Method | Covered | 29 | 2 | 22 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (29 questions, 2 materials, 22 cards, 1 videos). |
| d. Apply knowledge of strategies for collecting, measuring, recording, summarizing, analyzing, and representing scientific data. | S.Scientific Models; S.Proper Data Analysis | Covered | 24 | 2 | 11 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (24 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. Analyze the relationships between science, mathematics, technology, and society. | S.Interdisciplinary Connections; S.Human Populations Impact the Earth | Covered | 34 | 2 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (34 questions, 2 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
THE ARTS, HEALTH, AND FITNESS (DOMAIN III)
Covered
SMR III.0008 Understand basic elements of the arts and fundamental concepts of health and fitness.
386 Qs23 Materials171 Cards0 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Identify basic terms and elements associated with music, drama, dance, and the visual arts. | FA.Principles of Art; FA.Music Vocabulary; FA.Elements of Art; FA.General Music Concepts; FA.Elements of Dance | Covered | 76 | 5 | 62 | 0 | Covered by 5 topics (76 questions, 5 materials, 62 cards, 0 videos). |
| b. Recognize basic techniques, tools, and processes for creating and performing works in the various arts. | FA.Art Techniques; FA.Art Equipment and Resources; FA.Singing and Playing Instruments | Covered | 41 | 3 | 28 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (41 questions, 3 materials, 28 cards, 0 videos). |
| c. Demonstrate knowledge of the ways the arts can be used as a form of communication, self-expression, and social expression and the connections between the art disciplines, other disciplines, and everyday life. | FA.Art in Various Cultures; FA.Theatre Cross-Curricular; FA.Interdisciplinary Connections | Covered | 22 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (22 questions, 3 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. Identify the basic structures and functions of the human body, common diseases and illnesses and how to prevent or treat them, and nutritional principles that influence health and development. | PE.Common Diseases; PE.Disease Prevention; PE.Human Body Systems; PE.Healthy Diet | Covered | 93 | 4 | 45 | 0 | Covered by 4 topics (93 questions, 4 materials, 45 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. Apply knowledge of principles, practices, and skills for maintaining physical, mental, and emotional health and safety and for reducing health risks. | PE.Healthy Lifestyles; PE.Mental Health; PE.Preventing and Treating Substance Abuse; PE.Substance Refusal; PE.Communication Behaviors | Covered | 90 | 5 | 18 | 0 | Covered by 5 topics (90 questions, 5 materials, 18 cards, 0 videos). |
| f. Identify the components of health-related fitness and appropriate activities to promote the development of locomotor, nonlocomotor, manipulative, and perceptual awareness skills in children. | PE.Movement Skills; PE.Development of Motor Skills; PE.Personal Fitness Programs | Covered | 64 | 3 | 23 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (64 questions, 3 materials, 23 cards, 0 videos). |
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