Praxis Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (5017) Test Alignment

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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

5Domains

123Competencies reviewed

99%Test-aligned

120Covered

3Partially covered

0Gaps

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.

Reading and Language Arts (Domain I)Partially covered

SMR I.A · Curriculum35 questions · 3 materials · 45 cards · 0 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
1. Knows how to sequence lessons within a curriculum	ELA.Curriculum Planning and Pacing	Covered	10	1	9	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
2. Knows how to plan for strategies to advance student understanding and to address common student misconceptions	ELA.Instructional Strategies	Covered	10	1	34	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 34 cards, 0 videos).
3. Knows how to make connections within reading and language arts topics, across other disciplines, and in real-world contexts	ELA.Interdisciplinary Connections	Covered	15	1	3	Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).

SMR I.B · Instruction: A beginning teacher understands how to design instruction that differentiates for diverse needs and how to implement developmentally appropriate instructional methods/strategies/approaches/resources to support learning in the following areas.0 questions · 0 materials · 0 cards · 0 videosCoverage gap identified

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Notes
1. Reading foundational skills	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
2. Reading literature and informational texts	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
3. Writing	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
4. Language	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
5. Speaking and listening	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.

SMR I.C · Assessment126 questions · 5 materials · 41 cards · 2 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Knows how to design and use formative assessments to adjust instruction	ELA.Using Assessment Data to Guide Instruction; ELA.Types of Assessment	Covered	73	2	22	1	Covered by 2 topics (73 questions, 2 materials, 22 cards, 1 videos).
2. Knows how to design, use, and interpret summative assessments	ELA.Using Assessment Data to Guide Instruction; ELA.Types of Assessment	Covered	73	2	22	1	Covered by 2 topics (73 questions, 2 materials, 22 cards, 1 videos).
3. Knows how to recognize when misconceptions occur and strategies for reteaching	ELA.Differentiation in Language Arts Instruction	Covered	12	1	8	0	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos).
4. Knows how to select and use appropriate assessments (e.g., observations, traditional, standardized) to evaluate student learning	ELA.Teaching - Writing Feedback; ELA.Skill - Evaluate Writing	Covered	41	2	14	1	Covered by 2 topics (41 questions, 2 materials, 14 cards, 1 videos).

Mathematics (Domain II)Partially covered

SMR II.A · Curriculum93 questions · 11 materials · 24 cards · 3 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Knows how to sequence examples within a lesson to support understanding of concepts	M.Sequencing Within Lessons	Covered	6	1	6	0	Covered by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
2. Knows how to sequence lessons within a curriculum	M.Sequencing Lessons	Partially covered	6	1	3	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
3. Knows how to plan for strategies to address common student misconceptions	M.Teaching Mathematical Vocabulary; M.Teaching Mathematical Reasoning; M.Major Math Instructional Theories; M.Planning for Group Experiences; M.Diversity and Engagement; M.Manipulatives for Young Children	Covered	54	6	15	3	Covered by 6 topics (54 questions, 6 materials, 15 cards, 3 videos).
4. Knows how to make connections within math topics, across other disciplines, and in real-world contexts	M.Real-World Applications; M.Mathematical Connections; M.Interdisciplinary Connections	Covered	27	3	0	0	Covered by 3 topics (27 questions, 3 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

SMR II.B · Instruction0 questions · 0 materials · 0 cards · 0 videosCoverage gap identified

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Notes
1. Numbers and operations: natural numbers, whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
2. Numbers and operations: proportional relationships	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
3. Numbers and operations: number theory	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
4. Algebraic thinking: expressions, equations, and formulas	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
5. Algebraic thinking: linear equations and inequalities	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
6. Geometry and measurement: one-, two-, and three-dimensional figures	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
7. Geometry and measurement: coordinate plane	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
8. Geometry and measurement: measurement	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
9. Data, statistics, and probability: measures of center	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
10. Data, statistics, and probability: data	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
11. Data, statistics, and probability: probability	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.

SMR II.C · Assessment89 questions · 5 materials · 14 cards · 3 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Knows how to design and use formative assessment to adjust instruction	M.Using Assessment to Adjust Instruction	Covered	15	1	3	1	Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos).
2. Knows how to design, use, and interpret summative assessments	M.Using Assessment to Adjust Instruction; M.Designing Assessments	Covered	23	2	3	1	Covered by 2 topics (23 questions, 2 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos).
3. Knows how to recognize when misconceptions occur and strategies for reteaching	M.Evaluate Student Solutions	Covered	40	1	0	1	Covered by 1 topic (40 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 1 videos).
4. Knows how to select and use appropriate assessments (e.g., observations, traditional, standardized) to evaluate student learning	M.Types of Assessment - Math; M.Authentic Assessment	Covered	26	2	14	1	Covered by 2 topics (26 questions, 2 materials, 14 cards, 1 videos).

Science (Domain III)Partially covered

SMR III.A · Curriculum44 questions · 4 materials · 5 cards · 0 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Knows the broad purposes of teaching science and the relationship of concepts within science	S.Major Science Instructional Theories; S.Relationships Between Science Concepts	Covered	14	2	3	0	Covered by 2 topics (14 questions, 2 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
2. Knows the relationship of science with concepts across other content areas and the instructional implications of those relationships	S.CKT.ToT.A.Scientific Instructional Goals, Big Ideas, and Topics; S.Interdisciplinary Connections	Covered	30	2	3	0	Covered by 2 topics (30 questions, 2 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).

SMR III.B · Instruction0 questions · 0 materials · 0 cards · 0 videosCoverage gap identified

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Notes
1. Science concepts, inquiry, and processes	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
2. Life science	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
3. Earth and space science	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
4. Physical science	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
5. Health	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.

SMR III.C · Assessment59 questions · 3 materials · 10 cards · 2 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Knows how to design and use formative assessment to adjust instruction	S.Assessment and Instruction - Science	Covered	42	1	6	1	Covered by 1 topic (42 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos).
2. Knows how to design, use, and interpret summative assessments	S.Assessment and Instruction - Science	Covered	42	1	6	1	Covered by 1 topic (42 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos).
3. Knows how to select and use appropriate assessments (e.g., observations, traditional, standardized) to evaluate student learning	S.Variety of Assessment	Partially covered	0	0	6	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 0 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
4. Knows how to analyze student work to guide science instruction	S.Evaluate Student Solutions; S.Misconceptions	Covered	17	2	2	1	Covered by 2 topics (17 questions, 2 materials, 2 cards, 1 videos).

Social Studies (Domain IV)Partially covered

SMR IV.A · Curriculum94 questions · 7 materials · 12 cards · 0 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Knows the broad purposes of teaching social studies and the relationship of concepts within social studies	Connections Within Social Studies; Teaching - Communicating the Value of Social Studies; Teaching - Social Studies Skills; Teaching - Common Instructional Activities - Social Studies; Teaching - Unit and Lesson Planning - Social Studies; Teaching - Match Lesson to Objective	Covered	84	6	12	0	Covered by 6 topics (84 questions, 6 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos).
2. Knows the relationship of social studies concepts across other content areas and the instructional implications of those relationships	Connections Across Subject Areas	Covered	10	1	0	0	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

SMR IV.B · Instruction0 questions · 0 materials · 0 cards · 0 videosCoverage gap identified

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Notes
1. Information processing skills	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
2. Geography	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
3. History	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
4. Government, civics, and economics	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
5. Anthropology and sociology	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.

SMR IV.C · Assessment67 questions · 5 materials · 25 cards · 1 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Knows how to design and use formative assessment to adjust instruction	Teaching - Assessment and Instruction - Social Studies; Teaching - Differentiation in Social Studies; Multimodal Teaching - Social Studies	Covered	43	3	20	1	Covered by 3 topics (43 questions, 3 materials, 20 cards, 1 videos).
2. Knows how to design, use, and interpret summative assessments	Teaching - Assessment and Instruction - Social Studies	Covered	26	1	9	1	Covered by 1 topic (26 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 1 videos).
3. Knows how to recognize when misconceptions occur and strategies for reteaching	Teaching - Effective Feedback	Covered	11	1	5	0	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
4. Knows how to select and use appropriate assessments (e.g., observations, traditional, standardized) to evaluate student learning	Teaching - Match Objective to Assessment	Covered	13	1	0	0	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

Art, Music, and Physical Education (Domain V)Covered

SMR V.A · Curriculum54 questions · 6 materials · 10 cards · 0 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Knows the fundamental purposes for teaching art, music, and physical education	PE.Apply Domains to PE; FA.Purpose of Music; FA.Apply Domains to Fine Arts	Covered	23	3	9	0	Covered by 3 topics (23 questions, 3 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
2. Knows how to make connections within and between art, music, and physical education across other disciplines and in real-world contexts	PE.Curriculum Connections; FA.Music Cross-Curricular; FA.Interdisciplinary Connections	Covered	31	3	1	0	Covered by 3 topics (31 questions, 3 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).

SMR V.B · Instruction158 questions · 11 materials · 63 cards · 0 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
1. Knows how to develop students’ understanding of art and design media, techniques, and concepts, including but not limited to the elements and principles of art, visual communication and production, art history, art criticism, and aesthetics	FA.Elements of Art; FA.Artistic Development; FA.General Art Concepts	Covered	45	3	14	Covered by 3 topics (45 questions, 3 materials, 14 cards, 0 videos).
2. Knows how to develop students’ understanding of the elements of music (e.g., texture, harmony, melody, rhythm) and has a fundamental knowledge of music notation, terminology, and music making	FA.General Music Concepts; FA.Singing and Playing Instruments	Covered	43	2	28	Covered by 2 topics (43 questions, 2 materials, 28 cards, 0 videos).
3. Knows how to develop students’ understanding of physical education concepts (e.g., exercise, physical fitness, game and sport skills, safety, locomotor patterns, body management, social discipline, healthy lifestyles)	PE.General PE Concepts; PE.Common Health Conditions; PE.Healthy Diet	Covered	59	3	21	Covered by 3 topics (59 questions, 3 materials, 21 cards, 0 videos).
4. Knows how to select and use manipulatives and developmentally appropriate materials, equipment, texts, and technology (e.g., art materials, musical instruments, physical education equipment, information from reliable sources)	FA.Art Equipment and Resources; FA.Music Equipment and Resources; PE.PE Equipment and Resources	Covered	11	3	0	Covered by 3 topics (11 questions, 3 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

SMR V.C · Assessment53 questions · 2 materials · 10 cards · 0 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
1. Knows how to design and use formative assessment to adjust instruction	FA.Assessment Strategies; PE.Assessment Strategies	Covered	53	2	10	Covered by 2 topics (53 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
2. Knows how to design, use, and interpret summative assessments	FA.Assessment Strategies; PE.Assessment Strategies	Covered	53	2	10	Covered by 2 topics (53 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
3. Knows how to select and use appropriate assessments (e.g., observations, traditional, standardized) to evaluate student learning	FA.Assessment Strategies; PE.Assessment Strategies	Covered	53	2	10	Covered by 2 topics (53 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).

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