Praxis Gifted Education (5358) Test Alignment

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Why 240 is the best choice for the Praxis 5358 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

5Domains

212Competencies reviewed

96%Test-aligned

196Covered

16Partially 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.

Development and Characteristics of Gifted Students (Domain I)Partially covered

SMR I.A · Development40 questions · 1 materials · 3 cards · 0 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
1. Knows the advanced developmental milestones of gifted students in all domains, from early childhood through adolescence	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
2. Knows how asynchronous development relates to giftedness	GT.Development	Covered	17	0	1	Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 0 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
3. Knows the early indicators of giftedness	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
4. Knows the indicators of giftedness in all stages of development	GT.Indicators of Giftedness	Covered	17	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
5. Knows the role of stakeholders in supporting the development of giftedness	GT.Role of Stakeholders	Partially covered	6	0	2	Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 0 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR I.B · Characteristics34 questions · 0 materials · 0 cards · 0 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Notes
1. Understands the similarities and differences between gifted students and the general student population	GT.Characteristics	Covered	34	Covered by 1 topic (34 questions, 0 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
2. Knows the similarities and differences among gifted students	GT.Characteristics	Covered	34	Covered by 1 topic (34 questions, 0 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
3. Knows the characteristics associated with different types of giftedness	None	Coverage gap identified	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
4. Knows the cognitive characteristics of gifted students	None	Coverage gap identified	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
5. Knows the range of social and emotional characteristics of gifted students	None	Coverage gap identified	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
6. Knows a variety of factors that may affect the development of gifted students	None	Coverage gap identified	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
7. Knows common stereotypes associated with gifted students	None	Coverage gap identified	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
8. Knows a variety of causes for underachievement in gifted students	None	Coverage gap identified	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
9. Knows the coexisting conditions and exceptionalities that may affect gifted students	None	Coverage gap identified	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.

Learning Environment for Gifted Students (Domain II)Partially covered

SMR II.A · Physical and Social Environment34 questions · 1 materials · 5 cards · 0 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
1. Understands the impact of a safe, equitable, positive, and supportive environment on learning	GT.Physical and Social Environment	Covered	34	1	5	Covered by 1 topic (34 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
2. Knows the continuum of placement and delivery of service options for gifted students	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
3. Knows the influence of social and emotional development on the learning of gifted students and that gifted students may have idiosyncratic learning patterns	GT.Physical and Social Environment	Covered	34	1	5	Covered by 1 topic (34 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
4. Knows strategies for developing the nonacademic skills of gifted students	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
5. Is familiar with how identification and delivery models are related	GT.Physical and Social Environment	Covered	34	1	5	Covered by 1 topic (34 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).

SMR II.B · Teaching and Learning Environment0 questions · 0 materials · 0 cards · 0 videosCoverage gap identified

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Notes
1. Knows how to create a learning environment that addresses the characteristics and needs of gifted students	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
2. Uses instructional activities specific to the development of complex cognitive processes	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
3. Knows methods for promoting higher levels of thinking	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
4. Knows strategies for addressing underachievement in gifted students	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
5. Knows how to establish and maintain rapport with gifted students	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
6. Knows the tools for adapting a learning environment based on input from students and other stakeholders	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.

Instruction of Gifted Students (Domain III)Partially covered

SMR III.A · Planning50 questions · 4 materials · 4 cards · 0 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
1. Understands the basic concepts of curriculum development for gifted students	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
2. Knows the major models for developing curriculum for gifted students	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
3. Knows how to differentiate the general education curriculum to meet the needs of gifted students	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
4. Knows how to select instructional content, resources, and strategies appropriate for gifted students	GT.Curriculum	Covered	14	1	3	Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
5. Knows how to adapt content, strategies, and resources appropriate to the needs of individual students	GT.Differentiation	Covered	15	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
6. Knows how to design instruction that provides opportunities for students to investigate and extend areas of interest or talent	GT.Student Engagement	Covered	13	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
7. Knows how to plan instruction for enhancing the communication skills of gifted students, including advanced oral and written communication tools	GT.Student Engagement	Covered	13	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
8. Knows how to plan opportunities for gifted students to access and use technology in innovative ways	GT.Technology Integration	Covered	8	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
9. Knows the academic and career guidance that must be integrated into instruction	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
10. Knows the importance of involving students in planning, implementing, and evaluating their learning	GT.Student Engagement	Covered	13	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
11. Knows the types of assessment data that are used to inform instruction	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.

SMR III.B · Instruction35 questions · 3 materials · 5 cards · 0 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
1. Knows that a number of variables may affect how individual students learn and perform	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
2. Knows how to develop observable and measurable instructional objectives	GT.Instructional Strategies	Covered	22	1	3	Covered by 1 topic (22 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
3. Knows how to develop and implement lesson plans	GT.Instructional Strategies	Covered	22	1	3	Covered by 1 topic (22 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
4. Knows a variety of strategies for instructing gifted students	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
5. Knows how to pace instruction to meet the needs of individual students and that different strategies may be required for teaching gifted students with diverse cultural and linguistic needs	GT.Diverse Needs	Partially covered	5	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
6. Knows strategies for developing metacognitive thinking in gifted students	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
7. Knows methods of facilitating the transfer of knowledge and skills in specific areas of student development	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
8. Knows strategies for teaching students self-advocacy and self-regulatory skills	GT.Self-Advocacy and Self-Regulatory Skills	Covered	8	1	2	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
9. Knows how to use student responses and performance for guiding instruction and providing feedback	GT.Instructional Strategies	Covered	22	1	3	Covered by 1 topic (22 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
10. Is familiar with strategies for addressing the needs of the profoundly gifted	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.

Identification and Assessment of Gifted Students (Domain IV)Partially covered

SMR IV.A · Assessment25 questions · 1 materials · 0 cards · 0 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
1. Knows the basic terminology used in assessment	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
2. Is familiar with assessment instruments and their uses, strengths, and limitations	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
3. Knows the various purposes of assessment	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
4. Knows the legal and ethical practices related to the identification, assessment, and placement of gifted students	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
5. Knows how to develop assessments to measure student learning and progress	GT.Assessment Purpose and Design	Covered	25	1	Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
6. Knows how to report assessment data to stakeholders	GT.Assessment Purpose and Design	Covered	25	1	Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
7. Knows how to interpret assessment data for making placement and program decisions	GT.Assessment Purpose and Design	Covered	25	1	Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

SMR IV.B · Identification38 questions · 1 materials · 0 cards · 0 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
1. Knows the processes and procedures for nominating and identifying gifted students	GT.Identification	Covered	38	1	Covered by 1 topic (38 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
2. Knows commonly used qualitative assessments associated with identifying giftedness	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
3. Knows commonly used quantitative assessments associated with identifying giftedness	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
4. Is familiar with the use of alternative assessments for identifying giftedness in special populations	GT.Identification	Covered	38	1	Covered by 1 topic (38 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
5. Knows the importance of using multiple criteria for identifying giftedness	GT.Identification	Covered	38	1	Covered by 1 topic (38 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
6. Knows factors that can lead to the over-, under-, or misidentification of gifted students	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.

Professionalism (Domain V)Partially covered

SMR V.A · Foundations0 questions · 0 materials · 0 cards · 0 videosCoverage gap identified

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Notes
1. Knows the major foundations, theories, and philosophies of gifted education	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
2. Is familiar with the major legislation regarding the education of gifted students	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
3. Knows the legal and ethical implications of laws, regulations, and court cases related to the rights of students and teachers	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.
4. Knows the rationales, principles, and goals of gifted education	None	Coverage gap identified	No matching topic found in the study guide.

SMR V.B · Collaboration, Leadership, and Professional Development43 questions · 3 materials · 0 cards · 0 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
1. Knows the publications and professional organizations relevant to the field of gifted education	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
2. Knows how to locate and evaluate information on issues, trends, and research in the field of gifted education	GT.Professional Development	Covered	12	1	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
3. Knows how to apply theory and research in gifted education to instructional practice	GT.Professional Development	Covered	12	1	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
4. Knows how to collaborate with colleagues and school personnel to address the academic, emotional, and social needs of gifted students	GT.Collaboration	Covered	11	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
5. Knows how to use reflective practice to improve instructional practice	GT.Professional Development	Covered	12	1	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
6. Knows how to collaborate with stakeholders to advocate for services for gifted students	GT.Collaboration	Covered	11	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
7. Knows how to serve as a resource for supplementary opportunities for gifted students outside of school	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
8. Is familiar with the impact of giftedness on individuals, families, and society across the life span	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
9. Knows strategies to help families understand the implications of a student’s giftedness and provides strategies for supporting the student’s development and learning	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
10. Knows a variety of strategies for communicating with parents and caregivers about students’ progress and needs	GT.Advocacy and Support	Covered	20	1	Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
11. Knows the role of an advocate for gifted education and is a resource for parents and caregivers, school personnel, and members of the community for information relating to gifted students and their educational experience	GT.Advocacy and Support	Covered	20	1	Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

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