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2Domains
20Competencies reviewed
98%Test-aligned
19Covered
1Partially 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.
Numbers and Operations (Domain I)Partially covered
SMR I.A · Numbers and Operations420 questions · 21 materials · 42 cards · 11 videosPartially covered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Solve problems involving arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) with integers. | M.Basic Operations | Covered | 20 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Solve problems involving arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) with fractions. | M.Fraction Operations - Mixed Numbers; M.Fraction Operations - Add and Subtract; M.Fraction Operations - Multiply and Divide | Covered | 50 | 3 | 14 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (50 questions, 3 materials, 14 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Solve problems involving arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) with decimals. | M.Operations with Decimals | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| 4. Solve problems involving percents. | M.Fraction, Decimal, Percentage Conversions; M.Ratios and Percents; M.Percent Change | Covered | 56 | 3 | 9 | 2 | Covered by 3 topics (56 questions, 3 materials, 9 cards, 2 videos). |
| 5. Interpret forms of numbers (e.g., place value, representations of numbers as fractions, decimals, and order) on the number line. | M.Place Value; M.Comparing Fractions; M.Compare Places on a Number Line | Covered | 90 | 3 | 7 | 2 | Covered by 3 topics (90 questions, 3 materials, 7 cards, 2 videos). |
| 6. Interpret mathematical terminology (e.g., quotient, numerator and denominator, and symbols such as '=+, -, <, >, and "not equal to") presented in a mathematical context. | M.Order Real Numbers by Magnitude | Covered | 28 | 1 | 2 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (28 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 1 videos). |
| 7. Demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts of exponents. | M.Exponents | Covered | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| 8. Solve problems with integers using the order of operations, parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. | M.Order of Operations; M.Order of Operations - Grouping | Covered | 42 | 2 | 1 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (42 questions, 2 materials, 1 cards, 2 videos). |
| 9. Solve simple word problems using numeric calculations and basic algebraic expressions and equations. | M.Equivalence of Expressions - To Simplify; M.Verbal to Symbolic Expression - Basic; M.Integers in Word Problems; M.Representations of Fractions in Word Problems | Covered | 88 | 4 | 8 | 3 | Covered by 4 topics (88 questions, 4 materials, 8 cards, 3 videos). |
| 10. Reason about and solve one- variable linear equations. | M.Properties of Equality; M.Solving One-Variable Equations | Covered | 31 | 2 | 4 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (31 questions, 2 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos). |
Geometry, Measurement, & Data Analysis (Domain II)Covered
SMR II.A · Geometry and Measurement264 questions · 12 materials · 48 cards · 7 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Solve problems including measurement and estimation of intervals of time, liquid volumes, and masses of objects (e.g., tell and write time to the nearest minute, measure liquid volumes and masses of objects using standard units). | M.Calculating Elapsed Time | Covered | 24 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 1 videos). |
| 2. Measure and estimate lengths, volumes, and masses in United States Customary or Metric units. | M.Measurement Tools; M.Metric System Estimations | Covered | 35 | 2 | 8 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (35 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos). |
| 3. Convert measurement units within a given measurement system (e.g., convert feet to inches, convert kilometers to meters). | M.Metric System | Covered | 19 | 1 | 4 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos). |
| 4. Identify and classify simple two- dimensional geometric shapes (e.g., triangles, rectangles, regular polygons). | M.Attributes of Two-Dimensional Shapes | Covered | 18 | 1 | 19 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 19 cards, 0 videos). |
| 5. Solve simple word problems involving perimeter, area, surface area, and volume. | M.Area and Perimeter of Polygons; M.Surface Area in 3D; M.Volume in 3D; M.Attributes of Three Dimensional Figures | Covered | 113 | 4 | 13 | 3 | Covered by 4 topics (113 questions, 4 materials, 13 cards, 3 videos). |
| 6. Identify points in the xy-coordinate plane. | M.The Coordinate Plane | Covered | 18 | 1 | 4 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos). |
| 7. Solve geometric word problems and understand how to assist students in solving problems (e.g., find the area or perimeter). | M.Dimensional Changes Affecting Area and Volume; M.Solving with Shapes - Quadrilaterals | Covered | 37 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (37 questions, 2 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR II.B · Data Analysis141 questions · 5 materials · 14 cards · 4 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Summarize, represent, and interpret data of one variable (e.g., a list of data values or data values presented in a table). | M.Statistics of One-Variable Data; M.Data Analysis and Interpretation | Covered | 38 | 2 | 2 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (38 questions, 2 materials, 2 cards, 1 videos). |
| 2. Summarize, represent, and interpret data of two variables (e.g., bar charts, line graphs, circle graphs, or pictographs). | M.Graphs and Plots; M.Choosing a Graph or Plot | Covered | 47 | 2 | 9 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (47 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 2 videos). |
| 3. Solve problems that summarize and describe data, (e.g., the calculation of mean, median, mode, and range). | M.Measures of Center and Range | Covered | 56 | 1 | 4 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (56 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos). |
How 240 Creates The Praxis ParaPathways (5757): Mathematics (5757) Study Guide
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- May not update when official standards change
- Can be helpful for quick, broad review
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- Every lesson maps to an official domain or competency
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How closely does 240 align to the Praxis 5757 exam?
This guide is 98% aligned based on a competency-by-competency review of the official framework and the study resources included in the guide.
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