Praxis Elementary Ed CKT: Science (7814) Test Alignment

Why Test Alignment Matters for Your Praxis Elementary Education: Content Knowledge for Teaching – Science Study Guide

Certification test standards are broad, but the exam questions are very specific. Our team of curriculum experts uses the 240 Study Guide Creation Process to ensure the most aligned, specific content for your Praxis Elementary Education: Content Knowledge for Teaching – Science (7814) test — so you are not wasting time on broad subject review that may not show up on exam day.

Why 240 is the best choice for the Praxis 7814 study guide

Built around the official exam framework
Organized by the competencies actually used on the exam
Shows exactly what is covered and where depth is partial
Includes aligned questions, flashcards, study materials, and videos
Helps candidates study what is actually tested instead of broad generic content

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

How to Read This Alignment Review

6Domains

116Competencies reviewed

81%Test-aligned

86Covered

16Partially covered

14Gaps

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

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

Content Knowledge for Teaching (Domain 0)Partially covered

SMR 0.A · Content Knowledge for Teaching0 questions · 1 materials · 0 cards · 0 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Teachers understand the structure of the CKT exam and how to prepare	S.CKT Test Overview	Partially covered	0	1	0	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

Earth and Space Sciences (Domain I)Coverage gap identified

SMR I.A · Earth’s Place in the Universe0 questions · 0 materials · 0 cards · 0 videosCoverage gap identified

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Notes
1. The universe and its stars	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
2. Earth and the Solar System	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
3. The History of the Planet Earth	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.

SMR I.B · Earth’s Systems0 questions · 0 materials · 0 cards · 0 videosCoverage gap identified

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Notes
1. Earth’s Materials and Systems	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
2. Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale System Interactions	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
3. The Roles of Water in Earth’s Surface Processes	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
4. Weather and Climate	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
5. Biogeology	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.

SMR I.C · Earth and Human Activity0 questions · 0 materials · 0 cards · 0 videosCoverage gap identified

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Notes
1. Natural Resources	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
2. Natural Hazards	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
3. Human Impacts on Earth Systems	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.

Life Sciences (Domain II)Coverage gap identified

SMR II.A · From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes0 questions · 0 materials · 0 cards · 0 videosCoverage gap identified

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Notes
1. Structure and Function	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
2. Growth and Development of Organisms	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
3. Organization for Matter and Energy Flow in Organisms	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
4. Information Processing	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.

SMR II.B · Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics0 questions · 0 materials · 0 cards · 0 videosCoverage gap identified

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Notes
1. Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
2. Cycles of Matter and Energy Transfer in Ecosystems	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
3. Ecosystem Dynamics, Functioning, and Resilience	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
4. Societal Interactions and Group Behavior	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.

SMR II.C · Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits0 questions · 0 materials · 0 cards · 0 videosCoverage gap identified

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Inheritance of Traits and Variation of Traits	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.

SMR II.D · Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity0 questions · 0 materials · 0 cards · 0 videosCoverage gap identified

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Notes
1. Evidence of Common Ancestry and Diversity	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
2. Natural Selection	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
3. Adaptation	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
4. Biodiversity and Humans	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.

Physical Sciences (Domain III)Coverage gap identified

SMR III.A · Matter and Its Interactions0 questions · 0 materials · 0 cards · 0 videosCoverage gap identified

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Structure and Properties of Matter	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
2. Chemical Reactions	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.

SMR III.B · Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions0 questions · 0 materials · 0 cards · 0 videosCoverage gap identified

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Forces and Motion	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
2. Types of Interactions	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.

SMR III.C · Energy0 questions · 0 materials · 0 cards · 0 videosCoverage gap identified

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Notes
1. Definition of Energy, Conservation of Energy and Energy Transfer	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
2. Relationship between Energy and Forces	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
3. Energy in Chemical Processes and Everyday Life	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.

SMR III.D · Waves and Their Application in Technologies for Information Transfer0 questions · 0 materials · 0 cards · 0 videosCoverage gap identified

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Notes
1. Wave Properties	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
2. Electromagnetic Radiation	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
3. Information Technologies and Instrumentation	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.

Engineering, Technology, and the Application of Science (Domain IV)Covered

SMR IV.A · Defining and Delimiting an Engineering Problem32 questions · 2 materials · 11 cards · 1 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool	S.Experimental Investigations	Covered	25	1	7	1	Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos).
2. Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost	S.Non-Experimental Investigations	Covered	7	1	4	0	Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).

SMR IV.B · Developing Possible Solutions65 questions · 3 materials · 13 cards · 1 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool	S.Scientific Method	Covered	23	1	8	1	Covered by 1 topic (23 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos).
2. Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem	S.Engineering Design Process	Covered	29	1	4	0	Covered by 1 topic (29 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
3. Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved	S.Repeatability	Covered	13	1	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).

SMR IV.C · Optimizing the Design Solution36 questions · 2 materials · 9 cards · 1 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.	S.Scientific Method	Covered	23	1	8	1	Covered by 1 topic (23 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos).
2. Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved	S.Repeatability	Covered	13	1	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).

Tasks of Teaching Science (Domain V)Partially covered

SMR V.A · Scientific Instructional Goals, Big Ideas, and Topics16 questions · 1 materials · 0 cards · 0 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
1. Selecting or sequencing age-appropriate, gradelevel instructional goals or big ideas for a topic	S.CKT.ToT.A.Scientific Instructional Goals, Big Ideas, and Topics	Covered	16	1	Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
2. Identifying the big idea or instructional goal of an instructional activity	S.CKT.ToT.A.Scientific Instructional Goals, Big Ideas, and Topics	Covered	16	1	Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
3. Choosing which science ideas or instructional activities are most closely related to a particular instructional goal	S.CKT.ToT.A.Scientific Instructional Goals, Big Ideas, and Topics	Covered	16	1	Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
4. Linking science ideas to one another and to particular activities, models, and representations within and across lessons	S.CKT.ToT.A.Scientific Instructional Goals, Big Ideas, and Topics	Covered	16	1	Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

SMR V.B · Scientific Investigations and Demonstrations11 questions · 1 materials · 0 cards · 0 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
5. Selecting investigations or demonstrations that facilitate understanding of disciplinary core ideas, scientific practices, or crosscutting concepts	S.CKT.ToT.B.Scientific Investigations and Demonstrations	Covered	11	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
6. Evaluating investigation questions for quality (e.g., testable, empirical)	S.CKT.ToT.B.Scientific Investigations and Demonstrations	Covered	11	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
7. Determining the variables, techniques, or tools that are appropriate for use by students to address a specific investigation question	S.CKT.ToT.B.Scientific Investigations and Demonstrations	Covered	11	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
8. Critiquing scientific procedures, data, observations, or results for their quality, accuracy, or appropriateness	S.CKT.ToT.B.Scientific Investigations and Demonstrations	Covered	11	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
9. Evaluating and selecting media for engaging students in virtual investigations not possible in firsthand situations	S.CKT.ToT.B.Scientific Investigations and Demonstrations	Covered	11	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
10. Supporting students in generating questions for investigation or identifying patterns in data and observations	S.CKT.ToT.B.Scientific Investigations and Demonstrations	Covered	11	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

SMR V.C · Scientific Resources (texts, curriculum materials, journals, and other print and media-based resources)4 questions · 1 materials · 0 cards · 0 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
11. Evaluating instructional materials and other resources for their ability to sufficiently address scientific concepts; engage students with relevant phenomena; develop and use scientific ideas; promote students’ thinking about phenomena, experiences, and knowledge; provide a sense of purpose; take account of students’ ideas; and assess student progress	S.CKT.ToT.C.Scientific Resources	Partially covered	4	1	0	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
12. Choosing resources that support the selection of accurate, valid, and age-appropriate goals for science learning	S.CKT.ToT.C.Scientific Resources	Partially covered	4	1	0	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR V.D · Student Ideas (including common misconceptions, alternate conceptions, and partial conceptions)4 questions · 1 materials · 0 cards · 0 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
13. Analyzing student ideas for common misconceptions regarding intended scientific learning	S.CKT.ToT.D.Student Ideas	Partially covered	4	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
14. Selecting diagnostic items and eliciting student thinking about scientific ideas and practices to identify common student misconceptions and the basis for those misconceptions	S.CKT.ToT.D.Student Ideas	Partially covered	4	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
15. Developing or selecting instructional moves, approaches, or representations that provide evidence about common student misconceptions and help students move toward a better understanding of the idea, concept, or practice	S.CKT.ToT.D.Student Ideas	Partially covered	4	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
16. Identifying the connections between students’ talk and work, and scientists’ talk and work	S.CKT.ToT.D.Student Ideas	Partially covered	4	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR V.E · Scientific Language, Discourse, Vocabulary, and Definitions0 questions · 1 materials · 0 cards · 0 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Mats	Notes
17. Selecting scientific language that is precise, accurate, grade-appropriate, and illustrates key scientific concepts	S.CKT.ToT.E.Scientific Language, Discourse, Vocabulary, and Definitions	Partially covered	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
18. Anticipating scientific language and vocabulary that may be difficult for students	S.CKT.ToT.E.Scientific Language, Discourse, Vocabulary, and Definitions	Partially covered	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
19. Supporting and critiquing students’ participation in and use of verbal and written scientific discourse and argumentation	S.CKT.ToT.E.Scientific Language, Discourse, Vocabulary, and Definitions	Partially covered	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
20. Modeling the use of appropriate verbal and written scientific language in critiquing arguments or explanations, in describing observations, or in using evidence to support a claim, etc.	S.CKT.ToT.E.Scientific Language, Discourse, Vocabulary, and Definitions	Partially covered	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR V.F · Scientific Explanations (includes claim, evidence, and reasoning)5 questions · 1 materials · 3 cards · 0 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
21. Critiquing student-generated explanations or descriptions for their generalizability, accuracy, precision, or consistency with scientific evidence	S.CKT.ToT.F.Scientific Explanations	Partially covered	5	1	3	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
22. Selecting explanations of natural phenomena that are accurate and accessible to students	S.CKT.ToT.F.Scientific Explanations	Partially covered	5	1	3	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR V.G · Scientific Models and Representations (analogies, similes, metaphors, simulations, illustrations, diagrams, data tables, performances, videos, animations, graphs, and examples)11 questions · 1 materials · 0 cards · 0 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
23. Evaluating or selecting scientific models and representations that predict or explain scientific phenomena or address instructional goals	S.CKT.ToT.G.Scientific Models and Representations	Covered	11	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
24. Engaging students in using, modifying, creating, and critiquing scientific models and representations that are matched to an instructional goal	S.CKT.ToT.G.Scientific Models and Representations	Covered	11	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
25. Evaluating student models or representations for evidence of scientific understanding	S.CKT.ToT.G.Scientific Models and Representations	Covered	11	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
26. Generating or selecting diagnostic questions to evaluate student understanding of specific models or representations	S.CKT.ToT.G.Scientific Models and Representations	Covered	11	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
27. Evaluating student ideas about what makes for good scientific models and representations	S.CKT.ToT.G.Scientific Models and Representations	Covered	11	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

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This guide is 81% aligned based on a competency-by-competency review of the official framework and the study resources included in the guide.

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