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106Competencies reviewed
93%Test-aligned
91Covered
15Partially covered
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United States History, Government, and Citizenship (Domain I)Partially covered
SMR I.A · Knows European exploration and colonization in United States history and growth and expansion of the United States103 questions · 6 materials · 41 cards · 4 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. The numerous unique and well-developed Native American cultures in North America | Maya, Inca, Aztec; Native American Groups Pre-Colonization | Covered | 31 | 2 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (31 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Causes, purposes, and results of exploration and colonization of North America by Spain, France, and England | European Exploration and Colonization V1 | Covered | 35 | 1 | 13 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (35 questions, 1 materials, 13 cards, 1 videos). |
| 3. Interactions between the Native Americans and the Europeans | European Exploration and Colonization V1 | Covered | 35 | 1 | 13 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (35 questions, 1 materials, 13 cards, 1 videos). |
| 4. Colonial culture, society, religion, economy, and political institutions from the perspective of various inhabitants: large landowners, farmers, artisans, women, slaves, and colonial leaders | Colonial Period; Regionalism in the Early United States; French and Indian War | Covered | 37 | 3 | 18 | 3 | Covered by 3 topics (37 questions, 3 materials, 18 cards, 3 videos). |
SMR I.B · Knows about the American Revolution and the founding of the nation in United States history104 questions · 6 materials · 72 cards · 4 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Causes of the American Revolution | The American Revolution V1 | Covered | 27 | 1 | 24 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (27 questions, 1 materials, 24 cards, 1 videos). |
| 2. Major ideas in the Declaration of Independence and their impact | The American Revolution V1 | Covered | 27 | 1 | 24 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (27 questions, 1 materials, 24 cards, 1 videos). |
| 3. Major ideas in the Articles of Confederation | Articles of Confederation | Covered | 16 | 1 | 4 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos). |
| 4. Key individuals and their roles and major beliefs: King George, John Adams, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Paine | Key Names in Early Republic; Origins of Democracy | Covered | 38 | 2 | 32 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (38 questions, 2 materials, 32 cards, 1 videos). |
| 5. The Constitution, how and when it came into being, including major compromises, and the addition of the Bill of Rights | Constitution and the Bill of Rights | Covered | 15 | 1 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
| 6. The origin of political parties in the United States | Origin of Political Parties | Covered | 8 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR I.C · Knows the major events and developments in United States history from founding to present (e.g., westward expansion, industrialization, Great Depression)236 questions · 15 materials · 138 cards · 3 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Origins of slavery in the United States, how it is addressed in the United States Constitution, and slavery’s effects on political, social, religious, economic, and cultural developments among African | Slavery; Slavery Compromises | Covered | 31 | 2 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (31 questions, 2 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
| 2. Westward expansion: Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark expedition, and the acquisition of Florida, Texas, Oregon, and California | Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny | Covered | 25 | 1 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
| 3. Relationships with Mexico (Mexican War and Cession), Canada (War of 1812), and Europe (Monroe Doctrine) | War of 1812; Early 1800s V1 | Covered | 11 | 2 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (11 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| 4. The story of the “Trail of Tears,” including the Removal Act (broken treaties, massacres, conflicts, and displacement of Native Americans) | Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny | Covered | 25 | 1 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
| 5. Impact of technological and agricultural innovations before the Civil War— Whitney’s cotton gin, McCormick’s reaper, Fulton’s steamboat, and the steam locomotive | First Industrial Revolution | Covered | 24 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
| 6. Reasons for and consequences of waves of immigration from Europe in the nineteenth century | Immigration 1830-1850 | Covered | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
| 7. Civil War and Reconstruction | Civil War; Reconstruction | Covered | 46 | 2 | 23 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (46 questions, 2 materials, 23 cards, 0 videos). |
| 8. Business and labor after the Civil War | Second Industrial Revolution; Gilded Age | Covered | 27 | 2 | 19 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (27 questions, 2 materials, 19 cards, 0 videos). |
| 9. The progressive movement’s responses to the problems of industrial society (e.g., church and humanitarian groups’ actions) | Progressive Movement | Covered | 16 | 1 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| 10. The rise of the labor movement | Rise of Labor | Covered | 10 | 1 | 17 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 17 cards, 0 videos). |
| 11. America’s imperialism at the turn of the century as evidenced in the Spanish-American War, the building of the Panama Canal, and Theodore Roosevelt’s “Big Stick Diplomacy” | American Imperialism | Covered | 21 | 1 | 12 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (21 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos). |
| 12. Women’s rights movement and its leaders | Women's Rights Movement | Covered | 13 | 1 | 14 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 14 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR I.D · Knows about twentieth-century developments and transformations in the United States (e.g., assembly line, space age)101 questions · 9 materials · 69 cards · 5 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. America’s role in the First World War and postwar isolationism | Effects of World War I on America V1 | Covered | 10 | 1 | 14 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 14 cards, 1 videos). |
| 2. Important developments in the 1920s | Effects of World War I on America V1 | Covered | 10 | 1 | 14 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 14 cards, 1 videos). |
| 3. Women’s suffrage | Early 20th Century Amendments | Covered | 8 | 1 | 11 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos). |
| 4. The Great Depression and the New Deal | Great Depression and the New Deal | Covered | 18 | 1 | 5 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos). |
| 5. America’s role in the Second World War and consequences at home and abroad | World War II and America V1 | Covered | 10 | 1 | 4 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos). |
| 6. American society in the second half of the twentieth century | Political Developments 1945-1970; The GI Bill | Covered | 11 | 2 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (11 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| 7. Vietnam War—major causes and outcomes | Korean War and Vietnam War | Covered | 8 | 1 | 5 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos). |
| 8. Civil rights movement, women’s movement, peace movement | African American Civil Rights Movement in America | Covered | 22 | 1 | 17 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (22 questions, 1 materials, 17 cards, 1 videos). |
| 9. Environmentalism | American Society 1945-1990 | Covered | 14 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
| 10. Rise of the consumer society | American Society 1945-1990 | Covered | 14 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
| 11. Changing demographics—ethnic and cultural identities and associations and how they are expressed and play a role in society | American Society 1945-1990 | Covered | 14 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
| 12. Development of computers and information systems and the impact on the economy and jobs | American Society 1945-1990 | Covered | 14 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR I.E · Understands connections between causes and effects of events19 questions · 1 materials · 3 cards · 1 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Connections between causes and effects of events | 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.F · Understands the nature, purpose, and forms (e.g., federal, state, local) of government52 questions · 5 materials · 24 cards · 2 videosPartially covered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Purposes of government (conflict resolution, collective decision-making, etc.) | 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. |
| 2. Intended and unintended consequences of the ideals and philosophies of various forms of government (e.g., in terms of social welfare and human rights) | Implications of Different Forms of Government | Covered | 28 | 1 | 14 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (28 questions, 1 materials, 14 cards, 1 videos). |
| 3. Major responsibilities of state governments | 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. |
| 4. Relationship between state governments and the federal government | Federalism | Covered | 13 | 1 | 4 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos). |
| 5. Major responsibilities of local governments | Structure and Functions of Local Governments V1 | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
SMR I.G · Knows key documents and speeches in the history of the United States (e.g., United States Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Gettysburg Address)128 questions · 4 materials · 41 cards · 4 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. The major values, beliefs, principles expressed in the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and the Bill of Rights | Principles in Founding Documents; The Bill of Rights; Landmark Supreme Court Cases | Covered | 72 | 3 | 17 | 3 | Covered by 3 topics (72 questions, 3 materials, 17 cards, 3 videos). |
| 2. The “separation of powers” among the three branches of the federal government and the major responsibilities of each branch | Structure and Functions of Federal Government | Covered | 56 | 1 | 25 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (56 questions, 1 materials, 25 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR I.H · Knows the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in a democracy53 questions · 4 materials · 14 cards · 1 videosPartially covered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. The meaning and importance of the following rights of democratic citizens: freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition, and privacy | Fundamental Citizenship Rights | Covered | 19 | 1 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. The importance of the following economic rights: property rights, the right to choose one’s work, the right to join or not join a labor union, and the right to apply for copyrights and patents | 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. |
| 3. Balancing citizens’ rights with the common good | Expectations and Benefits of Citizenship | Covered | 25 | 1 | 5 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos). |
| 4. Citizens’ legal obligations (to obey the law, serve as juror, and pay taxes) and civic-minded obligations (becoming informed about issues and candidates, voting, volunteering, and serving in the milit | Expectations and Benefits of Citizenship | Covered | 25 | 1 | 5 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos). |
| 5. Understand the naturalization process by which immigrants become citizens of the United States (literacy, language, and other requirements) | Naturalization Process | Partially covered | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (2 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
Geography, Anthropology, and Sociology (Domain II)Partially covered
SMR II.A · Knows world and regional geography (e.g., spatial terms, places, regions)103 questions · 7 materials · 56 cards · 1 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Be able to read and interpret different kinds of maps and images (physical, topographical, political, and weather maps; aerial photographs and satellite images). | Using Maps; Types of Maps | Covered | 41 | 2 | 12 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (41 questions, 2 materials, 12 cards, 1 videos). |
| 2. Be familiar with longitude and latitude and their purposes. | Absolute Location V1 | Covered | 12 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Be able to locate the equator and the International Dateline. | Absolute Location V1 | Covered | 12 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| 4. Be able to use map legends to estimate distances, calculate scale, identify patterns represented in maps, and compute population density. | Using Maps | Covered | 24 | 1 | 6 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos). |
| 5. Know the kinds of geographic features that make up the Earth (continents, oceans, seas, rivers, bays, mountain ranges, plateaus, valleys, plains, ice caps, tundra, forest, grassland, desert, island). | Types of Physical Features - Elementary | Covered | 14 | 1 | 13 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos). |
| 6. Be able to locate on a map all seven continents, the four oceans, major seas and rivers, and major mountain ranges. | The Earth's Significant Physical Features | Covered | 15 | 1 | 15 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 15 cards, 0 videos). |
| 7. Be able to locate on a map major regions, countries, and cities of the world. | 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). |
SMR II.B · Understands the interaction of physical and human systems (e.g., how humans change the environment, how the environment changes humans, importance of natural and human resources)123 questions · 10 materials · 65 cards · 3 videosPartially covered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. The fundamental forces at work in cyclical systems like seasons, weather, and climate | Weather and Climate | Covered | 20 | 1 | 21 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 21 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. The basic mechanisms and consequences of physical changes that have shortterm effects on Earth, including floods, droughts, and snowstorms. | Weather and Climate | Covered | 20 | 1 | 21 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 21 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. The basic mechanisms and consequences of physical changes that have long-term effects on Earth, including earthquakes (plate tectonics) and natural erosion. | Natural Forces | Covered | 17 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| 4. Factors affecting settlement patterns—why some places are densely populated and others sparsely populated | Factors Affecting Settlement | Covered | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| 5. Major population trends in the United States in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries | Population Trends in 19th and 20th Century United States | Covered | 7 | 1 | 16 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 16 cards, 0 videos). |
| 6. Distinctions between developing and developed (industrialized) nations; the relative wealth of the largest nations | Economic Development | Covered | 7 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| 7. Major trade relationships, especially those between the United States and other nations in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries | Trade | Partially covered | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| 8. The impact of the environment on human systems | Human-Environment Interaction | Covered | 19 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos). |
| 9. Effects of human-initiated changes on the environment | Impacts of Human Innovations | Covered | 11 | 1 | 7 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos). |
| 10. Natural resources | Resources - Advanced | Covered | 9 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos). |
| 11. Renewable and nonrenewable resources | Resources - Advanced | Covered | 9 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos). |
| 12. Ecosystems and why understanding ecosystems is important | Ecosystems | Partially covered | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
SMR II.C · Knows the uses of geography (e.g., apply geography to interpret past, to interpret present, to plan for future)38 questions · 2 materials · 18 cards · 1 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. How geography can be a helpful component when interpreting past or present events or phenomena | Connections Within Social Studies | Covered | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Decisions made by the United States government in the nineteenth century concerning Native Americans | Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny | Covered | 25 | 1 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR II.D · Knows how people of different cultural backgrounds interact with their environment, family, neighborhoods, and communities118 questions · 13 materials · 76 cards · 3 videosPartially covered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Basic goals of anthropology and archaeology | Goals of Anthropology and Archaeology | Partially covered | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (1 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| 2. The two branches of anthropology: physical and cultural | Branches of Anthropology | Partially covered | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| 3. How kinship (family) patterns address basic human needs and concerns and how they interact with social institutions | Sociological Institutions and Structures V1 | Covered | 14 | 1 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| 4. Social institutions (political structures, faith communities, clubs, ethnic communities, sports organizations) and their visible outgrowths (customs, symbols, celebrations) | Sociological Institutions and Structures V1 | Covered | 14 | 1 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| 5. Social stratification of individuals, groups, and institutions (status, social class, social mobility, class conflict) | Social Stratification | Covered | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| 6. Human experience and cultural expression (language, stories, music, dance, artifacts, traditions, beliefs, spirituality, values, behavior) and how they contribute to the development and transmission o | Basic Concepts of Culture; Religions of the World - Abraham | Covered | 25 | 2 | 14 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (25 questions, 2 materials, 14 cards, 1 videos). |
| 7. Basic concepts in sociology—networks; primary and secondary groups; social solidarity and conflict; role; status; norms; minority; ethnicity; group; institution | Basic Concepts in Sociology | Covered | 11 | 1 | 16 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 16 cards, 0 videos). |
| 8. Socialization and acculturation— understand the role of socialization in society and the roles of positive and negative sanctions in the socialization process | 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. |
| 9. Social stratification and social mobility | Social Stratification | Covered | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| 10. Ethnic groups and societal change— understand the study of populations, including the impact on society of population growth, distribution, migration, and immigration | Demography V1; Population Change (DTM) V1; Population Density and Distribution V1; Causes of Human Migration | Covered | 44 | 4 | 14 | 2 | Covered by 4 topics (44 questions, 4 materials, 14 cards, 2 videos). |
| 11. Stereotypes, biases, values, ideals— understand the concepts of ethnocentrism, cultural relativity, prejudice, discrimination, stereotyping, pluralism, multicultural diversity | Cultural Stereotypes and Bias | Covered | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
World History and Economics (Domain III)Partially covered
SMR III.A · Knows the major contributions of classical civilizations (e.g., Egypt, Greece, Rome)61 questions · 4 materials · 32 cards · 3 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Ancient Egypt (c. 2700–c. 1090 BCE) | Ancient Egypt | Covered | 15 | 1 | 9 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 1 videos). |
| 2. Greece (c. 2000–c. 300 BCE) | Ancient Greece | Covered | 12 | 1 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
| 4. Alexander the Great and the spread of Greek ideas | Ancient Greece | Covered | 12 | 1 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
| 5. Rome (c. 700 BCE–500 CE) | Ancient Rome; Patterns of Trade - Silk Road and Crusades | Covered | 34 | 2 | 7 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (34 questions, 2 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR III.B · Understands twentieth-century developments and transformations in world history93 questions · 9 materials · 41 cards · 4 videosPartially covered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Causes and consequences of the First World War | World War I V1 | Covered | 21 | 1 | 11 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (21 questions, 1 materials, 11 cards, 1 videos). |
| 2. Revolutions: Russian, Mexican, and Chinese Revolutions | Revolutions of the Early 20th Century | Covered | 7 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Worldwide economic depression in the 1930s and the political, social, and economic impact | The Worldwide Depression | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| 4. Rise of communism in the Soviet Union and fascism in Germany, Italy, and Japan | Rise of Communism and Fascism | Covered | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| 5. Causes and consequences of the Second World War; the Holocaust | World War II V1 | Covered | 11 | 1 | 9 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 1 videos). |
| 6. Economic and military power shifts since 1945, including reasons for the rise of Germany and Japan | Rise of Japan and Germany Post World War II | Covered | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| 7. Origin and meaning of the Cold War; collapse of the Soviet Union | The Cold War | Covered | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos). |
| 8. Post–Second World War decolonization in Africa and Asia and increased democracy in Europe | Decolonization in Africa and Asia | Covered | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
| 9. Rise of a global culture | Rise of Globalism | Covered | 10 | 1 | 4 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos). |
| 10. Rise of a global economy | Rise of Globalism | Covered | 10 | 1 | 4 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR III.C · Understands the role of cross-cultural comparisons in world history instruction20 questions · 2 materials · 12 cards · 0 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Role of cross-cultural comparisons in world history instruction | Cross-Cultural Comparison; Ancient India | Covered | 20 | 2 | 12 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (20 questions, 2 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR III.D · Knows key terms and basic concepts of economics (e.g., supply and demand, scarcity and choice, money and resources)92 questions · 5 materials · 30 cards · 3 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Key Terms and Concepts | Basic Economic Concepts; Scarcity and Opportunity Cost | Covered | 51 | 2 | 11 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (51 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 2 videos). |
| 2. Roles of Key Institutions | Key Economic Institutions; Economic Systems; Interdependence of Nations - Advanced | Covered | 41 | 3 | 20 | 1 | Covered by 3 topics (41 questions, 3 materials, 20 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR III.E · Understands how economics affects population, resources, and technology40 questions · 4 materials · 28 cards · 0 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Private ownership, private enterprise, profits | Free-Enterprise System | Covered | 12 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Division of labor and specialization | Division of Labor | Covered | 13 | 1 | 12 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Natural, capital, and human resources | Types of Economic Resources; Growth of Capitalism | Covered | 15 | 2 | 12 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (15 questions, 2 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR III.F · Understands the government’s role in economics and the impact of economics on government46 questions · 7 materials · 15 cards · 2 videosPartially covered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Reasons governments levy taxes | Taxes | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 1 videos); limited supporting content. |
| 2. Government’s role in maintaining the country’s currency | Government Regulation | Covered | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos). |
| 3. National debt | National Debt | Partially covered | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| 4. Federal Reserve System | Federal Reserve System | Covered | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| 5. Consumer Price Index | Consumer Price Index | Covered | 8 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| 6. Federal government’s budget (“balanced,” “deficit,”“surplus”) | Federal Budget | Partially covered | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| 7. Gross National Product | Gross National Product | Partially covered | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
How 240 Creates The Praxis Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) - Social Studies (5001) 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.
Review and update as standards change
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 Praxis Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) - Social Studies.
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 Praxis 5001 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 Praxis Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) - Social Studies Study Guide
The questions teacher candidates ask us most often about the Praxis Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) - Social Studies study guide.
Is 240 a good study guide for Praxis Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001) - Social Studies?
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 Praxis 5001 exam?
This guide is 93% 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.