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240's Praxis Music: Content and Instruction Study Guide Is 75% Test-Aligned

Q: How closely does 240 align to the Praxis Music: Content and Instruction (5114) exam?

This guide is 75% test-aligned based on a competency-by-competency review of the official framework and the study resources included in the guide.

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Coverage is shown transparently across covered, partially covered, and identified gaps: 141 covered, 131 partially covered, and 4 gaps across 276 competencies.

Q: 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.

240's Praxis Music: Content and Instruction 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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MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE (INCLUDES LISTENING) (DOMAIN I) Partially covered

SMR I.A Understands the history of major developments in musical style and the significant characteristics of important musical styles and historical periods (Includes Listening)

0 Qs0 Materials0 Cards0 VideosCoverage gap identified

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Styles and historical periods (Includes Listening)	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
2. Characteristics of music related to style and period: (Includes Listening)	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.

SMR I.B Is familiar with the style of a variety of world musics and their function in the culture of origin: (Includes Listening)

37 Qs5 Materials120 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
1. Is familiar with the style of a variety of world musics and their function in the culture of origin: North America (Includes Listening)	MUS.Music of the Americas	Covered	15	1	26	Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 26 cards, 0 videos).
2. Is familiar with the style of a variety of world musics and their function in the culture of origin: South America (Includes Listening)	MUS.Music of the Americas	Covered	15	1	26	Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 26 cards, 0 videos).
3. Is familiar with the style of a variety of world musics and their function in the culture of origin: Europe (Includes Listening)	MUS.Music of Europe - Praxis	Partially covered	0	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
4. Is familiar with the style of a variety of world musics and their function in the culture of origin: Africa (Includes Listening)	MUS.Music of Africa	Covered	5	1	25	Covered by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 25 cards, 0 videos).
5. Is familiar with the style of a variety of world musics and their function in the culture of origin: Australia and the Pacific (Includes Listening)	MUS.Music of Oceania	Covered	5	1	29	Covered by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 29 cards, 0 videos).
6. Is familiar with the style of a variety of world musics and their function in the culture of origin: Asia (Includes Listening)	MUS.Music of Asia	Covered	12	1	40	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 40 cards, 0 videos).

SMR I.C Knows various sources of printed and electronic information on music history and literature:

0 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Mats	Notes
1. Knows various sources of printed and electronic information on music history and literature: Books	MUS.Information Resources - Praxis	Partially covered	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
2. Knows various sources of printed and electronic information on music history and literature: Journals and periodicals	MUS.Information Resources - Praxis	Partially covered	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
3. Knows various sources of printed and electronic information on music history and literature: Web resources	MUS.Information Resources - Praxis	Partially covered	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

THEORY AND COMPOSITION (DOMAIN II) Partially covered

SMR II.A Understands, interprets, and analyzes music in written form; Understands and analyzes music in aural form and demonstrates aural skills through recognition of melody, harmony, and rhythm (Includes Listening)

16 Qs2 Materials1 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
1. Pitch organization and harmony (Includes Listening)	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
2. Theme and melody: contour and motive (Includes Listening)	MUS.Contour and Motive - Praxis	Partially covered	0	1	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
3. Rhythm, meter, and tempo (Includes Listening)	MUS.Melody Harmony and Texture - Praxis	Covered	16	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
4. Form and structure (Includes Listening)	MUS.Melody Harmony and Texture - Praxis	Covered	16	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
5. Texture (Includes Listening)	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
6. Understands how musical sounds vary (Includes Listening)	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.

SMR II.B Knows and applies basic music theory concepts when composing, orchestrating, and arranging instrumental and vocal parts

3 Qs3 Materials0 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
1. Knows and applies basic music theory concepts when composing, orchestrating, and arranging instrumental and vocal parts: Chords and voice leading	MUS.Elements of Music Theory - Chords and Voice Leading - Praxis	Partially covered	0	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 0 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
2. Knows and applies basic music theory concepts when composing, orchestrating, and arranging instrumental and vocal parts: Ranges and transpositions:	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
3. Knows and applies basic music theory concepts when composing, orchestrating, and arranging instrumental and vocal parts: Balance	MUS.Elements of Music Theory - Balance - Praxis	Partially covered	0	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
4. Knows and applies basic music theory concepts when composing, orchestrating, and arranging instrumental and vocal parts: Instrumentation and voicing of ensembles	MUS.Elements of Music Theory - Ensembles - Praxis	Partially covered	3	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
5. Knows and applies basic music theory concepts when composing, orchestrating, and arranging instrumental and vocal parts: Functions of instruments and voices within a score	MUS.Elements of Music Theory - Ensembles - Praxis	Partially covered	3	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
6. Knows and applies basic music theory concepts when composing, orchestrating, and arranging instrumental and vocal parts: Expressive elements	MUS.Elements of Music Theory Balance - Praxis	Partially covered	0	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

PERFORMANCE (INCLUDES LISTENING) (DOMAIN III) Partially covered

SMR III.A Demonstrates critical listening skills by identifying errors in (Listening)

38 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
1. Demonstrates critical listening skills by identifying errors in: Pitch (Listening)	MUS.Identifying Errors - Praxis	Covered	38	1	Covered by 1 topic (38 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
2. Demonstrates critical listening skills by identifying errors in: Intonation of instruments and voices (Listening)	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
3. Demonstrates critical listening skills by identifying errors in: Rhythm (Listening)	MUS.Identifying Errors - Praxis	Covered	38	1	Covered by 1 topic (38 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
4. Demonstrates critical listening skills by identifying errors in: Performing as a unified section/ensemble (Listening)	MUS.Identifying Errors - Praxis	Covered	38	1	Covered by 1 topic (38 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
5. Demonstrates critical listening skills by identifying errors in: Balance and blend (Listening)	MUS.Identifying Errors - Praxis	Covered	38	1	Covered by 1 topic (38 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
6. Demonstrates critical listening skills by identifying errors in: Articulations (Listening)	MUS.Identifying Errors - Praxis	Covered	38	1	Covered by 1 topic (38 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
7. Demonstrates critical listening skills by identifying errors in: Dynamics (Listening)	MUS.Identifying Errors - Praxis	Covered	38	1	Covered by 1 topic (38 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

SMR III.B Understands basic conducting techniques (Includes Listening)

22 Qs0 Materials4 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Cards	Notes
1. Understands basic conducting techniques: Beat patterns (Includes Listening)	MUS.Conducting Ensembles - Praxis	Covered	22	4	Covered by 1 topic (22 questions, 0 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
2. Understands basic conducting techniques: Use of the baton and freehand technique (Includes Listening)	MUS.Conducting Ensembles - Praxis	Covered	22	4	Covered by 1 topic (22 questions, 0 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
3. Understands basic conducting techniques: Eye contact and facial expressions (Includes Listening)	MUS.Conducting Ensembles - Praxis	Covered	22	4	Covered by 1 topic (22 questions, 0 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
4. Understands basic conducting techniques: Tempo and tempo changes (Includes Listening)	MUS.Conducting Ensembles - Praxis	Covered	22	4	Covered by 1 topic (22 questions, 0 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
5. Understands basic conducting techniques: Attacks, holds, and releases (Includes Listening)	MUS.Conducting Ensembles - Praxis	Covered	22	4	Covered by 1 topic (22 questions, 0 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
6. Understands basic conducting techniques: Dynamics and expressive gestures (Includes Listening)	MUS.Conducting Ensembles - Praxis	Covered	22	4	Covered by 1 topic (22 questions, 0 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
7. Understands basic conducting techniques: Cueing (Includes Listening)	MUS.Conducting Ensembles - Praxis	Covered	22	4	Covered by 1 topic (22 questions, 0 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).

SMR III.C Understands the interpretation of notation and expressive elements for performance in relation to score markings and style periods (Includes Listening)

13 Qs1 Materials5 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
1. Understands the interpretation of notation and expressive elements for performance in relation to score markings and style periods: Interpreting musical symbols used for pitch (Includes Listening)	MUS.Interpretation of Notation for Performance - Praxis	Covered	13	1	5	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
2. Understands the interpretation of notation and expressive elements for performance in relation to score markings and style periods: Interpreting musical symbols used for rhythm (Includes Listening)	MUS.Interpretation of Notation for Performance - Praxis	Covered	13	1	5	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
3. Understands the interpretation of notation and expressive elements for performance in relation to score markings and style periods: Dynamic markings (Includes Listening)	MUS.Interpretation of Notation for Performance - Praxis	Covered	13	1	5	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
4. Understands the interpretation of notation and expressive elements for performance in relation to score markings and style periods: Articulation markings (Includes Listening)	MUS.Interpretation of Notation for Performance - Praxis	Covered	13	1	5	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
5. Understands the interpretation of notation and expressive elements for performance in relation to score markings and style periods: Tempo markings (Includes Listening)	MUS.Interpretation of Notation for Performance - Praxis	Covered	13	1	5	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
6. Understands the interpretation of notation and expressive elements for performance in relation to score markings and style periods: Composers’ written comments (Includes Listening)	MUS.Interpretation of Notation for Performance - Praxis	Covered	13	1	5	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
7. Understands the interpretation of notation and expressive elements for performance in relation to score markings and style periods: Timbre (Includes Listening)	MUS.Interpretation of Notation for Performance - Praxis	Covered	13	1	5	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).

SMR III.D Knows a variety of strategies on how to prepare a musical score for rehearsal and performance

7 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
1. Knows a variety of strategies on how to prepare a musical score for rehearsal and performance: Score study	MUS.Musical Score Preparation - Praxis	Partially covered	7	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
2. Knows a variety of strategies on how to prepare a musical score for rehearsal and performance: Score research	MUS.Musical Score Preparation - Praxis	Partially covered	7	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
3. Knows a variety of strategies on how to prepare a musical score for rehearsal and performance: Interpretive decisions	MUS.Musical Score Preparation - Praxis	Partially covered	7	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
4. Knows a variety of strategies on how to prepare a musical score for rehearsal and performance: Score marking	MUS.Musical Score Preparation - Praxis	Partially covered	7	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR III.E Knows instrumental and choral/vocal warm-up techniques

12 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
1. Knows instrumental and choral/vocal warm-up techniques: Breathing	MUS.Warm-Up Techniques - Praxis	Covered	12	1	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
2. Knows instrumental and choral/vocal warm-up techniques: Physical warm-ups (e.g., stretching, posture)	MUS.Warm-Up Techniques - Praxis	Covered	12	1	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
3. Knows instrumental and choral/vocal warm-up techniques: Technical warm-ups (e.g., scales, arpeggios, chorales, vocalises)	MUS.Warm-Up Techniques - Praxis	Covered	12	1	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

SMR III.F Knows instrumental and choral tuning/ intonation techniques

0 Qs0 Materials0 Cards0 VideosCoverage gap identified

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Knows instrumental and choral tuning/ intonation techniques: Instrumental techniques	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
2. Knows instrumental and choral tuning/ intonation techniques: Choral/vocal techniques	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.

SMR III.G Understands basic accompaniment techniques (e.g., on piano, guitar, voice) (Includes Listening)

7 Qs1 Materials11 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Identifying appropriate harmonies to accompany tonal melodies (Includes Listening)	MUS.Melody and Accompanying Patterns - Praxis	Covered	7	1	11	0	Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos).
2. Basic accompanying patterns (e.g., arpeggiation, block chords, ostinato) (Includes Listening)	MUS.Melody and Accompanying Patterns - Praxis	Covered	7	1	11	0	Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos).

SMR III.H Understands concert etiquette for performers and audiences and effective techniques for communicating with an audience in a performance setting

7 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
1. Developing program notes and educational materials for specific purposes and audiences	MUS.Program Preparation and Etiquette - Praxis	Partially covered	7	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
2. Appropriate remarks in performance situations	MUS.Program Preparation and Etiquette - Praxis	Partially covered	7	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
3. Techniques of developing appropriate publicity for the music program and for events taking place in the music program	MUS.Program Preparation and Etiquette - Praxis	Partially covered	7	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
4. Appropriate etiquette for various types of performance venues	MUS.Program Preparation and Etiquette - Praxis	Partially covered	7	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR III.I Understands the practical relationship between acoustics and performance

3 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
1. Understands the practical relationship between acoustics and performance: Sound production	MUS.Acoustics and Performance - Praxis	Partially covered	3	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
2. Understands the practical relationship between acoustics and performance: Tone quality	MUS.Acoustics and Performance - Praxis	Partially covered	3	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
3. Understands the practical relationship between acoustics and performance: Rehearsal and performance space configurations and setups	MUS.Acoustics and Performance - Praxis	Partially covered	3	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
4. Understands the practical relationship between acoustics and performance: Reverberation, sound reflection, refraction	MUS.Acoustics and Performance - Praxis	Partially covered	3	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
5. Understands the practical relationship between acoustics and performance: Frequency	MUS.Acoustics and Performance - Praxis	Partially covered	3	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
6. Understands the practical relationship between acoustics and performance: Amplitude, sound amplification	MUS.Acoustics and Performance - Praxis	Partially covered	3	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
7. Understands the practical relationship between acoustics and performance: Harmonics, partials, overtones	MUS.Acoustics and Performance - Praxis	Partially covered	3	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

PEDAGOGY (DOMAIN IV) Partially covered

SMR IV.A Knows instructional strategies for different class settings

0 Qs0 Materials0 Cards0 VideosCoverage gap identified

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Performance classes	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
2. Elementary and secondary general music	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.

SMR IV.B Incorporates local, state, and national standards in planning and instruction

3 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Recognizes importance of linking pedagogy to appropriate standards	MUS.Standards - Praxis	Partially covered	3	1	0	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
2. Ability to evaluate degree to which instruction links to standards	MUS.Standards - Praxis	Partially covered	3	1	0	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR IV.C Understands classroom management techniques

9 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
1. Physical classroom environment	MUS.Classroom Management - Praxis	Covered	9	1	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
2. Rules and consequences	MUS.Classroom Management - Praxis	Covered	9	1	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
3. Appropriate actions to take for given situations	MUS.Classroom Management - Praxis	Covered	9	1	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
4. Legal implications	MUS.Classroom Management - Praxis	Covered	9	1	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
5. Planning and pacing	MUS.Classroom Management - Praxis	Covered	9	1	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
6. Procedures and routines	MUS.Classroom Management - Praxis	Covered	9	1	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
7. Principles of motivation applied to the music classroom	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.

SMR IV.D Understands how to plan and differentiate instruction

8 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
1. Understands how to plan and differentiate instruction: How the distinguishing characteristics of stages of student growth and development affect music learning	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
2. Understands how to plan and differentiate instruction: Scope and sequence	MUS.Differentiation - Praxis	Covered	8	1	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
3. Understands how to plan and differentiate instruction: Lesson and unit planning	MUS.Differentiation - Praxis	Covered	8	1	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
4. Understands how to plan and differentiate instruction: Student ability	MUS.Differentiation - Praxis	Covered	8	1	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

SMR IV.E Knows teaching strategies to incorporate diverse learning modalities:

9 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
1. Knows teaching strategies to incorporate diverse learning modalities: Aural	MUS.Learning Modalities - Praxis	Covered	9	1	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
2. Knows teaching strategies to incorporate diverse learning modalities: Visual	MUS.Learning Modalities - Praxis	Covered	9	1	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
3. Knows teaching strategies to incorporate diverse learning modalities: Kinesthetic	MUS.Learning Modalities - Praxis	Covered	9	1	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

SMR IV.F Understands how to modify instruction to accommodate student needs

0 Qs0 Materials0 Cards0 VideosCoverage gap identified

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Students with disabilities	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
2. Other student needs: English-language learners	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.

SMR IV.G Understands a variety of assessment strategies that inform the instructional process

3 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
1. Use of standardized tests for measuring aptitude and achievement	MUS.Assessment - Praxis	Partially covered	3	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
2. Portfolio assessment	MUS.Assessment - Praxis	Partially covered	3	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
3. Multiple-choice testing	MUS.Assessment - Praxis	Partially covered	3	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
4. Assessment using scoring rubrics	MUS.Assessment - Praxis	Partially covered	3	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
5. Assessing individual and group performance skills	MUS.Assessment - Praxis	Partially covered	3	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
6. Appropriate classroom assignment grading criteria	MUS.Assessment - Praxis	Partially covered	3	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
7. Appropriate course grading practices	MUS.Assessment - Praxis	Partially covered	3	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
8. Formative assessment—uses in guiding and evaluating students’ progress	MUS.Assessment - Praxis	Partially covered	3	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
9. Assessments’ role in program evaluation	MUS.Assessment - Praxis	Partially covered	3	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
10. Taxonomies of instructional/assessment objectives	MUS.Assessment - Praxis	Partially covered	3	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
11. Techniques to evaluate the effectiveness of music curricula: program evaluation (e.g., goals and objectives, scope and sequence)	MUS.Assessment - Praxis	Partially covered	3	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR IV.H Understands how to select appropriate repertoire for the classroom and for performance ensembles with respect to a variety of factors

7 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
1. Selecting music with respect to: Diverse genres	MUS.Selecting Music - Praxis	Partially covered	7	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
2. Selecting music with respect to: Appropriate performance competencies for students’ developmental levels: primary, elementary, middle school, high school, vocal ranges, instrument ranges and transpositions	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.
3. Selecting music with respect to: Cultural diversity	MUS.Selecting Music - Praxis	Partially covered	7	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
4. Selecting music with respect to: Community traditions and standards	MUS.Selecting Music - Praxis	Partially covered	7	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
5. Selecting music with respect to: State and local guidelines	MUS.Selecting Music - Praxis	Partially covered	7	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
6. Selecting music with respect to: Quality of literature	MUS.Selecting Music - Praxis	Partially covered	7	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
7. Knows appropriate sources of student repertoire	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.

SMR IV.I Knows how to teach vocal production and performance techniques with respect to a variety of factors:

5 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
1. Knows how to teach vocal production and performance techniques with respect to a variety of factors: Vocal mechanism	MUS.Vocal Production and Performance Techniques - Praxis	Partially covered	5	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
2. Knows how to teach vocal production and performance techniques with respect to a variety of factors: Health and wellness issues for vocalists	MUS.Vocal Production and Performance Techniques - Praxis	Partially covered	5	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
3. Knows how to teach vocal production and performance techniques with respect to a variety of factors: Changing voice	MUS.Vocal Production and Performance Techniques - Praxis	Partially covered	5	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
4. Knows how to teach vocal production and performance techniques with respect to a variety of factors: Tessitura	MUS.Vocal Production and Performance Techniques - Praxis	Partially covered	5	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR IV.J Knows instrumental techniques (e.g., rudiments, bowings, embouchures) and how to teach them

24 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
1. Knows instrumental techniques (e.g., rudiments, bowings, embouchures) and how to teach them: Woodwind	MUS.Instrumental Techniques - Praxis	Covered	24	1	Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
2. Knows instrumental techniques (e.g., rudiments, bowings, embouchures) and how to teach them: String (includes guitar)	MUS.Instrumental Techniques - Praxis	Covered	24	1	Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
3. Knows instrumental techniques (e.g., rudiments, bowings, embouchures) and how to teach them: Brass	MUS.Instrumental Techniques - Praxis	Covered	24	1	Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
4. Knows instrumental techniques (e.g., rudiments, bowings, embouchures) and how to teach them: Percussion	MUS.Instrumental Techniques - Praxis	Covered	24	1	Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
5. Knows instrumental techniques (e.g., rudiments, bowings, embouchures) and how to teach them: Keyboard	MUS.Instrumental Techniques - Praxis	Covered	24	1	Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
6. Knows instrumental techniques (e.g., rudiments, bowings, embouchures) and how to teach them: General classroom instruments	MUS.Instrumental Techniques - Praxis	Covered	24	1	Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
7. Knows instrumental techniques (e.g., rudiments, bowings, embouchures) and how to teach them: Health and wellness issues for instrumentalists	MUS.Instrumental Techniques - Praxis	Covered	24	1	Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

SMR IV.K Is able to address common vocal and instrumental performance challenges and their causes

9 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
1. Is able to address common vocal and instrumental performance challenges and their causes: Reading pitches and rhythms	MUS.Performance Challenges - Praxis	Covered	9	1	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
2. Is able to address common vocal and instrumental performance challenges and their causes: Balance and blend	MUS.Performance Challenges - Praxis	Covered	9	1	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
3. Is able to address common vocal and instrumental performance challenges and their causes: Intonation	MUS.Performance Challenges - Praxis	Covered	9	1	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
4. Is able to address common vocal and instrumental performance challenges and their causes: Technical challenges	MUS.Performance Challenges - Praxis	Covered	9	1	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
5. Is able to address common vocal and instrumental performance challenges and their causes: Style and interpretation	MUS.Performance Challenges - Praxis	Covered	9	1	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
6. Is able to address common vocal and instrumental performance challenges and their causes: Physical causes	MUS.Performance Challenges - Praxis	Covered	9	1	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
7. Is able to address common vocal and instrumental performance challenges and their causes: Comprehension causes	MUS.Performance Challenges - Praxis	Covered	9	1	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

SMR IV.L Understands organization and preparation of concert programming

0 Qs0 Materials0 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Notes
1. Understands organization and preparation of concert programming: Diversity of repertoire (includes consideration of vocal texts)	MUS.Concert Programming - Praxis	Partially covered	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 0 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
2. Understands organization and preparation of concert programming: Consideration of difficulty levels with regard to available preparation and rehearsal time	MUS.Concert Programming - Praxis	Partially covered	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 0 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
3. Understands organization and preparation of concert programming: Concert pacing and endurance issues	MUS.Concert Programming - Praxis	Partially covered	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 0 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
4. Understands organization and preparation of concert programming: Programming considerations relative to special occasions and specific performance venues	MUS.Concert Programming - Praxis	Partially covered	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 0 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
5. Understands organization and preparation of concert programming: Pedagogical philosophies related to programming	MUS.Concert Programming - Praxis	Partially covered	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 0 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
6. Understands organization and preparation of concert programming: Awareness of consideration of building level and district expectations with regard to concert programming	MUS.Concert Programming - Praxis	Partially covered	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 0 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
7. Understands organization and preparation of concert programming: Concert logistics planning (scheduling, facilities, publicity, communication with students/parents/administrators, printing programs)	MUS.Concert Programming - Praxis	Partially covered	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 0 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR IV.M Knows and promotes care and maintenance of instruments and materials

11 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
1. Care of Instruments: Woodwinds	MUS.Care of Instruments - Praxis	Covered	11	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
2. Care of Instruments: Strings (including guitar)	MUS.Care of Instruments - Praxis	Covered	11	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
3. Care of Instruments: Brass	MUS.Care of Instruments - Praxis	Covered	11	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
4. Care of Instruments: Percussion and keyboards	MUS.Care of Instruments - Praxis	Covered	11	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
5. Care of Instruments: Classroom instruments (Orff and rhythm instruments, recorders)	MUS.Care of Instruments - Praxis	Covered	11	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
6. Care of Instruments: Electronic instruments	MUS.Care of Instruments - Praxis	Covered	11	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
7. Care of materials: Printed material (books, music, scores)	MUS.Care of Instruments - Praxis	Covered	11	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
8. Care of materials: Recorded material (CDs, electronic files such as MP3s)	MUS.Care of Instruments - Praxis	Covered	11	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
9. Care of materials: Risers and stands	MUS.Care of Instruments - Praxis	Covered	11	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
10. Care of materials: Audiovisual and computer equipment	MUS.Care of Instruments - Praxis	Covered	11	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

SMR IV.N Is familiar with common pedagogical approaches

13 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
1. Is familiar with common pedagogical approaches: Suzuki	MUS.Pedagogical Approaches - Praxis	Covered	13	1	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
2. Is familiar with common pedagogical approaches: Dalcroze	MUS.Pedagogical Approaches - Praxis	Covered	13	1	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
3. Is familiar with common pedagogical approaches: Kodály	MUS.Pedagogical Approaches - Praxis	Covered	13	1	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
4. Is familiar with common pedagogical approaches: Orff Schulwerk	MUS.Pedagogical Approaches - Praxis	Covered	13	1	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
5. Is familiar with common pedagogical approaches: Edwin Gordon’s Music Learning Theory	MUS.Pedagogical Approaches - Praxis	Covered	13	1	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
6. Is familiar with common pedagogical approaches: Comprehensive Musicianship	MUS.Pedagogical Approaches - Praxis	Covered	13	1	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
7. Is familiar with common pedagogical approaches: Laban	MUS.Pedagogical Approaches - Praxis	Covered	13	1	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
8. Is familiar with common pedagogical approaches: Phyllis Weikart	MUS.Pedagogical Approaches - Praxis	Covered	13	1	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

SMR IV.O Understands strategies for developing sightreading skills

4 Qs0 Materials0 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Notes
1. Understands strategies for developing sightreading skills: Solfège and other systems	MUS.Sightreading Skills - Praxis	Partially covered	4	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 0 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
2. Understands strategies for developing sightreading skills: Audiation of pitch, interval, and rhythm	MUS.Sightreading Skills - Praxis	Partially covered	4	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 0 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
3. Understands strategies for developing sightreading skills: Mental practice and scanning methods	MUS.Sightreading Skills - Praxis	Partially covered	4	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 0 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR IV.P Knows basic improvisational techniques and how to teach them

11 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
1. Knows basic improvisational techniques and how to teach them: Imitation	MUS.Improvisation	Covered	11	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
2. Knows basic improvisational techniques and how to teach them: Variation	MUS.Improvisation	Covered	11	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
3. Knows basic improvisational techniques and how to teach them: Improvisational techniques within various styles	MUS.Improvisation	Covered	11	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

SMR IV.Q Knows basic composition and arranging techniques and how to teach them

18 Qs0 Materials0 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Notes
1. Knows basic composition and arranging techniques and how to teach them: Activities leading to composition (e.g., improvisation, completion exercises)	MUS.Composition and Arrangement - Praxis	Covered	18	Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 0 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
2. Knows basic composition and arranging techniques and how to teach them: Pitch and rhythmic organization techniques	MUS.Composition and Arrangement - Praxis	Covered	18	Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 0 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
3. Knows basic composition and arranging techniques and how to teach them: Form	MUS.Composition and Arrangement - Praxis	Covered	18	Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 0 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
4. Knows basic composition and arranging techniques and how to teach them: Style	MUS.Composition and Arrangement - Praxis	Covered	18	Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 0 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
5. Knows basic composition and arranging techniques and how to teach them: Thematic construction	MUS.Composition and Arrangement - Praxis	Covered	18	Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 0 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
6. Knows basic composition and arranging techniques and how to teach them: Harmonization, accompaniment, and imitation	MUS.Composition and Arrangement - Praxis	Covered	18	Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 0 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
7. Knows basic composition and arranging techniques and how to teach them: Vocal and instrumental ranges	MUS.Composition and Arrangement - Praxis	Covered	18	Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 0 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

SMR IV.R Knows how to teach a variety of musical concepts through performance literature

8 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
1. Knows how to teach a variety of musical concepts through performance literature: Elements of music (e.g., melody, harmony, rhythm, form, timbre, texture) and expressive elements	MUS.Performance Literature - Praxis	Covered	8	1	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
2. Knows how to teach a variety of musical concepts through performance literature: Music theory	MUS.Performance Literature - Praxis	Covered	8	1	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
3. Knows how to teach a variety of musical concepts through performance literature: Music history	MUS.Performance Literature - Praxis	Covered	8	1	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
4. Knows how to teach a variety of musical concepts through performance literature: Music in relation to other subjects	MUS.Performance Literature - Praxis	Covered	8	1	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
5. Knows how to teach a variety of musical concepts through performance literature: Musical creativity and the aesthetics of music	MUS.Performance Literature - Praxis	Covered	8	1	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

SMR IV.S Is aware of approaches for fostering musically expressive experiences

8 Qs2 Materials0 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
1. Fostering musical expression in: Performance	MUS.Musical Expression - Praxis	Partially covered	2	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (2 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
2. Fostering musical expression in: Improvisation	MUS.Musical Expression - Praxis	Partially covered	2	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (2 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
3. Fostering musical expression in: Composition	MUS.Musical Expression - Praxis	Partially covered	2	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (2 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
4. Techniques to teach aesthetics: Guided listening	MUS.Teaching Aesthetics - Praxis	Partially covered	6	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
5. Techniques to teach aesthetics: Analysis, reflection, evaluation	MUS.Teaching Aesthetics - Praxis	Partially covered	6	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
6. Techniques to teach aesthetics: Modeling	MUS.Teaching Aesthetics - Praxis	Partially covered	6	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR IV.T Understands how to integrate concepts used in the fine arts and other disciplines in music instruction

9 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Music integrated with other subjects in the fine arts	MUS.Integrating Music Instruction - Praxis	Covered	9	1	0	0	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
2. Music integrated with subjects outside of the fine arts	MUS.Integrating Music Instruction - Praxis	Covered	9	1	0	0	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

SMR IV.U Understands professional ethics and legal issues specific to teaching music

25 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
1. Understands professional ethics and legal issues specific to teaching music: Copyright laws	MUS.Legal and Ethical Issues - Praxis	Covered	25	1	Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
2. Understands professional ethics and legal issues specific to teaching music: Confidentiality	MUS.Legal and Ethical Issues - Praxis	Covered	25	1	Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
3. Understands professional ethics and legal issues specific to teaching music: Appropriate professional conduct	MUS.Legal and Ethical Issues - Praxis	Covered	25	1	Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

SMR IV.V Is familiar with the music standards in the National Core Arts Standards

0 Qs0 Materials0 Cards0 VideosCoverage gap identified

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Is familiar with the music standards in the National Core Arts Standards	None	Coverage gap identified	0	0	0	0	No matching topic found in the study guide.

SMR IV.W Is aware of professional organizations and resources in music education

3 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
1. Is aware of professional organizations and resources in music education: Local, state, and national teacher and music teacher organizations	MUS.Professional Resources - Praxis	Partially covered	3	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
2. Is aware of professional organizations and resources in music education: Mentors and colleagues	MUS.Professional Resources - Praxis	Partially covered	3	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
3. Is aware of professional organizations and resources in music education: Books, journals, and periodicals	MUS.Professional Resources - Praxis	Partially covered	3	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
4. Is aware of professional organizations and resources in music education: Reference works and Web resources	MUS.Professional Resources - Praxis	Partially covered	3	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR IV.X Is aware of current trends and issues in music education

0 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Is aware of current trends and issues in music education	MUS.Current Trends - Praxis	Partially covered	0	1	0	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR IV.Y Is aware of the major contributions to the history and philosophy of music education and their implications for curriculum

0 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Is aware of the major contributions to the history and philosophy of music education and their implications for curriculum	MUS.Historical Contributions - Praxis	Partially covered	0	1	0	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR IV.Z Understands philosophical reasons for inclusion of and advocacy for music in the curriculum

8 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Understands philosophical reasons for inclusion of and advocacy for music in the curriculum: Utilitarian (e.g., comprehensive education)	MUS.Advocacy for Music Inclusion - Praxis	Covered	8	1	0	0	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
2. Understands philosophical reasons for inclusion of and advocacy for music in the curriculum: Aesthetic (e.g., affective education)	MUS.Advocacy for Music Inclusion - Praxis	Covered	8	1	0	0	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

SMR IV.AA Recognizes that collaboration with colleagues is important for implementing the curriculum

3 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
1. Recognizes that collaboration with colleagues is important for implementing the curriculum: Mentoring	MUS.Collegiality - Praxis	Partially covered	3	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
2. Recognizes that collaboration with colleagues is important for implementing the curriculum: Collegiality	MUS.Collegiality - Praxis	Partially covered	3	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
3. Recognizes that collaboration with colleagues is important for implementing the curriculum: Inclusion (e.g., Individualized Education Programs [IEP], students with special needs)	MUS.Collegiality - Praxis	Partially covered	3	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR IV.AB Supports students’ learning through two-way communication with parents/guardians

4 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
1. Supports students’ learning through two-way communication with parents/guardians: Formal and informal: Parent-teacher conferences	MUS.Communication with Parents - Praxis	Partially covered	4	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
2. Supports students’ learning through two-way communication with parents/guardians: Formal and informal: Telephone	MUS.Communication with Parents - Praxis	Partially covered	4	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
3. Supports students’ learning through two-way communication with parents/guardians: Formal and informal: Written communications, including e-mail and departmental web sites	MUS.Communication with Parents - Praxis	Partially covered	4	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR IV.AC Understands basic administrative responsibilities in a music program

0 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Mats	Notes
1. Understands basic administrative responsibilities in a music program: Budget maintenance	MUS.Administrative Responsibilities - Praxis	Partially covered	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
2. Understands basic administrative responsibilities in a music program: Inventory	MUS.Administrative Responsibilities - Praxis	Partially covered	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
3. Understands basic administrative responsibilities in a music program: Scheduling	MUS.Administrative Responsibilities - Praxis	Partially covered	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR IV.AD Is aware of the external influences that affect the music program, curriculum, and student participation:

0 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Mats	Notes
1. Is aware of the external influences that affect the music program, curriculum, and student participation: Scheduling	MUS.External Influences - Praxis	Partially covered	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
2. Is aware of the external influences that affect the music program, curriculum, and student participation: Mandates	MUS.External Influences - Praxis	Partially covered	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
3. Is aware of the external influences that affect the music program, curriculum, and student participation: Budget constraints	MUS.External Influences - Praxis	Partially covered	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
4. Is aware of the external influences that affect the music program, curriculum, and student participation: Advocacy groups	MUS.External Influences - Praxis	Partially covered	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
5. Is aware of the external influences that affect the music program, curriculum, and student participation: Student and community economics and demographics	MUS.External Influences - Praxis	Partially covered	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR IV.AE Is aware of career opportunities available in music and how to introduce them to students

9 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
1. Is aware of career opportunities available in music and how to introduce them to students: Performance	MUS.Music Careers - Praxis	Covered	9	1	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
2. Is aware of career opportunities available in music and how to introduce them to students: Business	MUS.Music Careers - Praxis	Covered	9	1	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
3. Is aware of career opportunities available in music and how to introduce them to students: Education	MUS.Music Careers - Praxis	Covered	9	1	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
4. Is aware of career opportunities available in music and how to introduce them to students: Technology	MUS.Music Careers - Praxis	Covered	9	1	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
5. Is aware of career opportunities available in music and how to introduce them to students: Medical	MUS.Music Careers - Praxis	Covered	9	1	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

SMR IV.AF Is aware of strategies for promoting physically healthy performance practices for students and teachers

6 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
1. Is aware of strategies for promoting physically healthy performance practices for students and teachers: Hearing protection	MUS.Health and Safety - Praxis	Partially covered	6	1	0	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
2. Is aware of strategies for promoting physically healthy performance practices for students and teachers: Health issues specific to teachers (e.g., using the voice in the classroom, work-related stress)	MUS.Health and Safety - Praxis	Partially covered	6	1	0	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR IV.AG Understands current technologies used for performance and recording production

7 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
1. Understands current technologies used for performance and recording production: Sound reinforcement	MUS.Technology Equipment - Praxis	Partially covered	7	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
2. Understands current technologies used for performance and recording production: Analog, digital, and MIDI equipment	MUS.Technology Equipment - Praxis	Partially covered	7	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
3. Understands current technologies used for performance and recording production: Virtual instruments	MUS.Technology Equipment - Praxis	Partially covered	7	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR IV.AH Is familiar with technology and instructional software and ways to incorporate them in the classroom

20 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
1. Is familiar with technology and instructional software and ways to incorporate them in the classroom: Hardware: cables and audio interfaces, microphones, music storage devices, speakers and monitors, tablets	MUS.Integrating Technology - Praxis	Covered	20	1	Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
2. Is familiar with technology and instructional software and ways to incorporate them in the classroom: Software: cloud-based storage, music assessment software, music digital audio workstation software, music notation software, music pedagogy software, music streaming applications, presentation software	MUS.Integrating Technology - Praxis	Covered	20	1	Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
3. Is familiar with technology and instructional software and ways to incorporate them in the classroom: Multimedia	MUS.Integrating Technology - Praxis	Covered	20	1	Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).

SMR IV.AI Demonstrates knowledge of desktop music publishing software for pedagogical purposes

7 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Notes
1. Demonstrates knowledge of desktop music publishing software for pedagogical purposes: Input	MUS.Music Publishing Software - Praxis	Partially covered	7	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
2. Demonstrates knowledge of desktop music publishing software for pedagogical purposes: Output	MUS.Music Publishing Software - Praxis	Partially covered	7	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
3. Demonstrates knowledge of desktop music publishing software for pedagogical purposes: Playback	MUS.Music Publishing Software - Praxis	Partially covered	7	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
4. Demonstrates knowledge of desktop music publishing software for pedagogical purposes: Posting	MUS.Music Publishing Software - Praxis	Partially covered	7	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR IV.AJ Knows the appropriate, ethical, and safe uses for music software and Internet technologies:

0 Qs1 Materials0 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Mats	Notes
1. Knows the appropriate, ethical, and safe uses for music software and Internet technologies: Educational	MUS.Technology Safety - Praxis	Partially covered	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
2. Knows the appropriate, ethical, and safe uses for music software and Internet technologies: Interactive	MUS.Technology Safety - Praxis	Partially covered	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
3. Knows the appropriate, ethical, and safe uses for music software and Internet technologies: Internet posts	MUS.Technology Safety - Praxis	Partially covered	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
4. Knows the appropriate, ethical, and safe uses for music software and Internet technologies: Filtering software	MUS.Technology Safety - Praxis	Partially covered	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
5. Knows the appropriate, ethical, and safe uses for music software and Internet technologies: Copyright	MUS.Technology Safety - Praxis	Partially covered	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
6. Knows the appropriate, ethical, and safe uses for music software and Internet technologies: Health and wellness issues related to use of technology	MUS.Technology Safety - Praxis	Partially covered	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

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