240's TExES Social Studies 7-12 Study Guide Is 93% Test-Aligned
240's TExES Social Studies 7-12 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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WORLD HISTORY (DOMAIN I)
Partially covered
SMR I.001 Ancient World Civilizations
140 Qs12 Materials68 Cards4 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Analyzes the influence of various factors (e.g., geography, processes of spatial exchange [diffusion], development of agriculture) on the development of early and classical civilizations. | Factors Affecting Settlement | Covered | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Demonstrates knowledge of individuals, events and issues that shaped the development of early and classical civilizations. | Ancient Egypt; Ancient Greece; Ancient Rome; Mesopotamia; Ancient Hebrews; Ancient India; Ancient China | Covered | 88 | 7 | 54 | 4 | Covered by 7 topics (88 questions, 7 materials, 54 cards, 4 videos). |
| C. Understands major political, economic and cultural developments in and interactions among the civilizations of Africa (e.g., Egypt, sub-Sahara), the Mediterranean basin (e.g., Greece, Rome), Mesoamerica (e.g., Maya), Andean South America (e.g., Inca tradition), Middle and Near East and Asia (e.g., China, India, Japan). | Ancient Egypt; Ancient Greece; Ancient Rome; Mesopotamia; Kingdom of Kush; Ancient Hebrews; Ancient India; Ancient China; Ancient Japan; Patterns of Trade - Silk Road and Crusades; Ancient Africa | Covered | 121 | 11 | 66 | 4 | Covered by 11 topics (121 questions, 11 materials, 66 cards, 4 videos). |
| D. Applies knowledge of the location, political organization, cultural characteristics, and contributions and influence of ancient civilizations. | Ancient Egypt; Ancient Greece; Ancient Rome; Kingdom of Kush; Ancient China; Ancient Japan | Covered | 71 | 6 | 39 | 4 | Covered by 6 topics (71 questions, 6 materials, 39 cards, 4 videos). |
SMR I.002 World History from 600 a.d. to 1450 a.d.
82 Qs10 Materials34 Cards0 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Demonstrates knowledge of individuals, events, issues and traditional points of reference that shaped the development of world civilizations from 600 a.d. to 1450 a.d. (e.g., Mongol conquests, the founding of Islam, Charlemagne, the Norman Conquest, Silk Road). | Christianity in Early Europe; Middle Eastern Influence on World Culture and Technology; Growth of Islam; Mongols; Hundred Years' War | Covered | 44 | 5 | 21 | 0 | Covered by 5 topics (44 questions, 5 materials, 21 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Demonstrates knowledge of major developments in and interactions among the civilizations of Africa (e.g., Egypt, sub-Sahara), Mesoamerica (e.g., Aztec tradition), Andean South America (e.g., Inca tradition), Europe (including Western and Eastern) and Asia (e.g., Islamic civilization, China, India, Japan). | Decline of Western Roman Empire; Middle Eastern Influence on World Culture and Technology | Covered | 22 | 2 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (22 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Knows how new political, economic and social systems evolved in Western Europe after the collapse of the Western Roman Empire (e.g., feudalism, manorialism). | Decline of Western Roman Empire; Rise of Feudalism | Covered | 22 | 2 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (22 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Understands the influence exerted by the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church in medieval Europe. | Christianity in Early Europe; Great Schism | Covered | 12 | 2 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (12 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Compares social, political, economic and religious aspects of medieval Europe with previous civilizations. | Environment and Medieval Development; Christianity in Early Europe | Covered | 13 | 2 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (13 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Demonstrates knowledge of the political, economic, religious and social impact of the Crusades and other religious interactions. | Crusades | Covered | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR I.003 World History from 1450 a.d. to 1750 a.d.
158 Qs15 Materials69 Cards1 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Demonstrates knowledge of individuals, events, issues and traditional points of reference that shaped the development of world civilizations from 1450 a.d. to 1750 a.d. (e.g., the fall of Constantinople, Martin Luther, the Black Death, Leonardo da Vinci). | Fall of Constantinople; Printing Press; Black Death; Growth of Capitalism; Enlightenment | Covered | 44 | 5 | 26 | 0 | Covered by 5 topics (44 questions, 5 materials, 26 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Demonstrates knowledge of major developments in and interactions among the civilizations of Africa (e.g., Egypt, sub-Sahara), the Americas (e.g., Inca, Aztec, Maya), Western and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Asia (e.g., China, India, Japan). | African Influence on World Culture and Technology; Japan and Feudalism; India Pre Britain; China Pre Europeans; Maya, Inca, Aztec | Covered | 35 | 5 | 12 | 0 | Covered by 5 topics (35 questions, 5 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Understands the importance of the European Renaissance and Reformation eras in shaping the modern world. | Scientific Revolution and the Renaissance; Reformation | Covered | 21 | 2 | 17 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (21 questions, 2 materials, 17 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Understands the causes of European expansion and the effects of that expansion on European and non-European societies (e.g., Columbian Exchange, Atlantic slave trade). | Native American Groups Pre-Colonization; European Exploration and Colonization V1 | Covered | 53 | 2 | 17 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (53 questions, 2 materials, 17 cards, 1 videos). |
| E. Analyzes the impact of political, economic and cultural imperialism (e.g., conquest of the Aztec, expansion of the Ottoman Empire) on both colonizers and the colonized. | The Ottoman Empire | Partially covered | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
SMR I.004 World History from 1750 a.d. to the Present
180 Qs20 Materials90 Cards4 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Demonstrates knowledge of developments, events, issues and interactions that shaped the development of world civilizations from 1750 a.d. to the present (e.g., the Great Depression, the Holocaust, decolonization). | The Worldwide Depression; World War II V1; Rise of Japan and Germany Post World War II; Communism and China; Decolonization in Africa and Asia | Covered | 38 | 5 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 5 topics (38 questions, 5 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Analyzes the causes and effects of major political revolutions and independence movements of the eighteenth through the twentieth centuries (e.g., the American Revolution, the French Revolution, Napoleon, Simón Bolívar, Latin American wars of independence, Russian Revolution). | French Revolution and Napoleon; Revolutions of the Early 20th Century | Covered | 17 | 2 | 14 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (17 questions, 2 materials, 14 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Understands the impact of political, economic and cultural expansion (e.g., rise of the British Empire, Japanese imperialism). | British Empire; Japanese Imperialism | Covered | 17 | 2 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (17 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Analyzes the causes and effects of the Industrial Revolution. | First Industrial Revolution | Covered | 23 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (23 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Demonstrates knowledge of the impact of totalitarianism in the twentieth century (e.g., fascist Italy, Nazi Germany, Soviet Union). | Rise of Communism and Fascism | Covered | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Analyzes the causes and effects of World War I and World War II. | World War I V1; World War II V1 | Covered | 32 | 2 | 20 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (32 questions, 2 materials, 20 cards, 2 videos). |
| G. Understands significant events related to the twentieth-century spread and fall of communism (e.g., Cold War, Korean War, Vietnam War) and the post-Cold War world (e.g., globalization, radical Islamic fundamentalism, terrorism). | The Cold War; The Cold War - Divided Germany; The Cold War - Collapse of Soviet Union; Rise of Globalism; The Cold War - SDI; The Cold War - The Bay of Pigs; The Cold War - Iran-Contra Affair | Covered | 46 | 7 | 36 | 2 | Covered by 7 topics (46 questions, 7 materials, 36 cards, 2 videos). |
| H. Analyzes the influence of significant individuals of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries (e.g., Charles Darwin, Mohandas Gandhi, Adolf Hitler, Nelson Mandela, Mao Zedong, Mother Teresa). | South Africa | Covered | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
US HISTORY (DOMAIN II)
Partially covered
SMR II.005 Exploration and Colonization
107 Qs8 Materials49 Cards4 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Understands the causes and effects of European exploration and colonization of North America, including interactions with American Indian populations. | Native American Groups Pre-Colonization; European Exploration and Colonization V1 | Covered | 53 | 2 | 17 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (53 questions, 2 materials, 17 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Demonstrates knowledge of individuals, events and issues that shaped the development of colonial society, including interactions among Europeans, Africans and American Indians. | Colonial Period; Other Settlements; French and Indian War | Covered | 27 | 3 | 17 | 2 | Covered by 3 topics (27 questions, 3 materials, 17 cards, 2 videos). |
| C. Analyzes political, economic, religious and social reasons for establishment of the thirteen colonies. | Colonial Period; Thirteen Colonies | Covered | 24 | 2 | 20 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (24 questions, 2 materials, 20 cards, 1 videos). |
| D. Demonstrates knowledge of the foundations of representative government in the United States (e.g., ways in which the Mayflower Compact, the Iroquois Confederacy, the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, and the Virginia House of Burgesses contributed to the growth of representative government). | American Democracy Pre-Revolutionary War | Partially covered | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (2 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| E. Analyzes the influence of various factors on the development of colonial society (e.g., geography, slavery, processes of spatial exchange [diffusion]). | Regionalism in the Early United States | Covered | 12 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR II.006 Revolutionary Era and the Early Years of the Republic
92 Qs9 Materials67 Cards3 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Demonstrates knowledge of individuals, events and issues that shaped the development of U.S. society during the Revolutionary Era and early years of the Republic. | The American Revolution V1 | Covered | 28 | 1 | 24 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (28 questions, 1 materials, 24 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Analyzes causes of the American Revolution (e.g., mercantilism, British policies following the French and Indian War). | The American Revolution V1 | Covered | 28 | 1 | 24 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (28 questions, 1 materials, 24 cards, 1 videos). |
| C. Understands significant political and economic issues of the Revolutionary Era (e.g., taxation without representation, enforcement of the Navigation Acts, Lexington, Concord, winter at Valley Forge, Treaty of Paris of 1783). | The American Revolution V1; The American Revolution - France's Involvement | Covered | 30 | 2 | 24 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (30 questions, 2 materials, 24 cards, 1 videos). |
| D. Demonstrates knowledge of the foundations of representative government in the United States (e.g., the Articles of Confederation and issues of the Philadelphia Convention of 1787, such as major compromises and arguments for and against ratification). | Articles of Confederation; Constitution and the Bill of Rights | Covered | 31 | 2 | 19 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (31 questions, 2 materials, 19 cards, 2 videos). |
| E. Understands the origin and development of the American political system and political parties (e.g., Federalists, Democratic-Republicans, Jacksonian democracy, Whigs, Democrats). | Origin of Political Parties | Covered | 7 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Analyzes the challenges confronted by the government and its leaders in the early years of the Republic and the Age of Jackson (e.g., economic programs and tariffs, court system, expansion of slavery, foreign relations, Indian removal). | Slavery; War of 1812; Early 1800s; Early Tariff Issues | Covered | 24 | 4 | 21 | 0 | Covered by 4 topics (24 questions, 4 materials, 21 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR II.007 Westward Expansion, the Civil War and Reconstruction
115 Qs6 Materials68 Cards2 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Demonstrates knowledge of westward expansion and its effects on the political, economic, cultural and social development of the nation. | Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny | Covered | 25 | 1 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Understands the political, economic and social roots of Manifest Destiny and the relationship between the concept of Manifest Destiny and the westward growth of the nation. | Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny | Covered | 25 | 1 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
| C. Identifies the territorial acquisitions that formed the United States and explains the factors that influenced these acquisitions. | Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny | Covered | 25 | 1 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
| D. Understands major issues and events of the United States-Mexican War and their impact on the United States. | Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny | Covered | 25 | 1 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
| E. Analyzes ways in which slavery and other political, economic and social factors led to the growth of sectionalism and to the Civil War. | Slavery Compromises; Abolitionist Movement and The Growing Sectional Divide; Causes of Sectionalism | Covered | 45 | 3 | 29 | 1 | Covered by 3 topics (45 questions, 3 materials, 29 cards, 1 videos). |
| F. Demonstrates knowledge of individuals, events and issues of the Civil War. (e.g., Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, the Emancipation Proclamation, Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House). | Civil War | Covered | 24 | 1 | 11 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos). |
| G. Analyzes the effects of Reconstruction on the political, economic and social life of the nation. | Reconstruction | Covered | 21 | 1 | 14 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (21 questions, 1 materials, 14 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR II.008 The United States as a World Power
122 Qs23 Materials87 Cards4 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Understands factors and events that contributed to the emergence of the United States as a world power between 1898 and 1920 (e.g., imperialism, Panic of 1893, acquisition of Hawaii, Spanish-American War, U.S. involvement in and effects of World War I). | American Imperialism; Hawaii Acquisition; Panic of 1893; Effects of World War I on America V1 | Covered | 39 | 4 | 25 | 1 | Covered by 4 topics (39 questions, 4 materials, 25 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Analyzes how national and international decisions and conflicts between World War I and World War II affected the United States (e.g., the Fourteen Points, isolationism, reasons for U.S. involvement in World War II). | The Fourteen Points; World War II and America V1; NATO | Covered | 21 | 3 | 11 | 1 | Covered by 3 topics (21 questions, 3 materials, 11 cards, 1 videos). |
| C. Analyzes how national and international decisions and conflicts from World War II to the present have affected the United States (e.g., decision to use the atomic bomb, Cold War). | The Cold War | Covered | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos). |
| D. Demonstrates knowledge of significant individuals who shaped U.S. foreign policy from 1898 to the present (e.g., Alfred Thayer Mahan, Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Henry Kissinger). | Mahan; The Cold War; The Cold War - Kissinger; Guerrilla Warfare | Covered | 16 | 4 | 10 | 1 | Covered by 4 topics (16 questions, 4 materials, 10 cards, 1 videos). |
| E. Demonstrates knowledge of significant events and issues that shaped U.S. foreign policy from 1898 to present (e.g., Berlin airlift, Korean War, Sputnik I, Vietnam War, Marshall Plan, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, McCarthyism, Cuban Missile Crisis, the Gulf War). | McCarthyism; Space Race; Korean War and Vietnam War; Korean War Milestones; Vietnam War Milestones; Cuban Missile Crisis; The Gulf War; Marshall Plan | Covered | 39 | 8 | 30 | 1 | Covered by 8 topics (39 questions, 8 materials, 30 cards, 1 videos). |
| F. Understands the origins of major foreign policy issues currently facing the United States and the challenges of changing relationships among nations. | 911 and Response; Afghanistan and Iraq; ISIS; Rise of China | Covered | 7 | 4 | 18 | 0 | Covered by 4 topics (7 questions, 4 materials, 18 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR II.009 Political, Economic and Social Developments from 1877 to the Present
201 Qs20 Materials124 Cards3 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Understands political, economic and social changes in the United States from 1877 to the present (e.g., in relation to political parties, transportation, labor unions, agriculture, business, race, gender). | Rise of Labor; Taft-Hartley Act; Modern Political Parties | Covered | 17 | 3 | 19 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (17 questions, 3 materials, 19 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Demonstrates knowledge of the effects of reform and third party movements and their leaders on U.S. society (e.g., Populism, Progressive Era reforms, New Deal legislation, Susan B. Anthony, W. E. B. Du Bois, George Wallace). | Progressive Movement; Populism; Women's Rights Movement; Early 20th Century Amendments; Great Depression and the New Deal; American Society 1945-1990; Key Figures of the Civil Rights Movement | Covered | 88 | 7 | 61 | 2 | Covered by 7 topics (88 questions, 7 materials, 61 cards, 2 videos). |
| C. Analyzes the causes and effects of industrialization in the United States. | Economic History; First Industrial Revolution | Covered | 35 | 2 | 22 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (35 questions, 2 materials, 22 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Demonstrates knowledge of significant individuals who shaped political, economic and social developments in the United States from 1877 to the present (e.g., Jane Addams, Henry Ford, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Martin Luther King, Jr., Cesar Chavez, Betty Friedan, Malcolm X). | Gilded Age; Progressive Movement; Feminist Movement; Malcolm X; Hispanic Civil Rights Movement | Covered | 36 | 5 | 28 | 0 | Covered by 5 topics (36 questions, 5 materials, 28 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Demonstrates knowledge of events and issues that shaped political, economic and social developments in the United States from 1877 to the present (e.g., ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment, Great Depression, passage of the GI Bill, passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, urbanization, anti-trust legislation, immigration restriction, globalization, terrorism). | Immigration 1870-1920; Women's Rights Movement; The GI Bill | Covered | 23 | 3 | 21 | 1 | Covered by 3 topics (23 questions, 3 materials, 21 cards, 1 videos). |
| F. Analyzes the impact of civil rights movements in the United States, including the African American, Hispanic, American Indian and women’s rights movements. | African American Civil Rights Movement in America; Hispanic Civil Rights Movement; American Indian Civil Rights Movement | Covered | 36 | 3 | 12 | 1 | Covered by 3 topics (36 questions, 3 materials, 12 cards, 1 videos). |
TEXAS HISTORY (DOMAIN III)
Partially covered
SMR III.010 Exploration and Colonization
106 Qs7 Materials39 Cards2 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Understands the important similarities and differences among American Indian groups in Texas including the Gulf, Plains, Puebloan and Southeastern groups. | Native American Groups Pre-Colonization - Texas | Covered | 13 | 1 | 5 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Demonstrates knowledge of the traditional historical points of reference in the history of Texas during the Spanish colonial period. | Texas Timeline | Covered | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Understands the major causes and effects of European exploration and colonization of Texas. | European Exploration and Colonization - Texas | Covered | 23 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (23 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Understands how significant individuals, events and issues shaped the early history of Texas from the Spanish Colonial Era to the Mexican National Era (e.g., Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, José de Escandón, Fray Damián Massanet, Francisco Hidalgo, Alonso Álvarez de Pineda, Moses Austin). | Key Names in Early TX History; Westward Expansion - Texas | Covered | 37 | 2 | 27 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (37 questions, 2 materials, 27 cards, 1 videos). |
| E. Understands the impact of major geographic features of Texas on American Indians and settlers, and how various groups altered the natural environment through the beginning of the Mexican National Era. | Regions of Texas; Effect of TX Geography on Early Settlers | Covered | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (18 questions, 2 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Demonstrates knowledge of significant cultural and economic developments in Texas history through the beginning of the Mexican National Era. | European Exploration and Colonization - Texas | Covered | 23 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (23 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR III.011 Independence, Statehood, Civil War Reconstruction and Aftermath
87 Qs8 Materials47 Cards1 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Demonstrates knowledge of the individuals, issues and events related to Mexico becoming an independent nation and the impacts of this event on Texas. | Westward Expansion - Texas | Covered | 28 | 1 | 20 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (28 questions, 1 materials, 20 cards, 1 videos). |
| C. Demonstrates knowledge of important individuals, events and issues related to the history of the Republic of Texas and early Texas statehood (e.g., Stephen F. Austin, Lorenzo de Zavala, Sam Houston, Joshua Houston, Mary Maverick, Mirabeau Lamar, the Córdova Rebellion, the Council House Fight, the Santa Fe Expedition, United States-Mexican War). | Key Names in TX as a Nation; The History and Effects of Slavery in Texas | Covered | 11 | 2 | 13 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (11 questions, 2 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Demonstrates knowledge of important individuals, issues and events of the Civil War and Reconstruction in Texas (e.g., Jack Coffee Hayes, John Bell Hood, John Magruder, Battle of Galveston, the Battle of Palmito Ranch). | Civil War and Reconstruction - Texas; Key Names in TX Civil War and Reconstruction | Covered | 19 | 2 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (19 questions, 2 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Understands the major effects of Reconstruction on the political, economic and social life of Texas. | Civil War and Reconstruction - Texas | Covered | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Understands the major causes and effects of the expansion of settlement along the frontier in Texas and of the conflicts between some settlers and American Indian groups (e.g., Quanah Parker, Texas Rangers, Buffalo Soldiers). | Conflicts with Native Americans - Texas | Covered | 9 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| G. Demonstrates knowledge of the impact of major economic and technological developments in Texas in the period 1821 to 1900. | Boom and Bust Cycle in Texas | Covered | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
| H. Understands the impact of major geographic features of Texas on migration, settlement patterns and economic development and how various groups altered the natural environment. | None | Coverage gap identified | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No matching topic found in the study guide. |
| I. Demonstrates knowledge of major cultural developments in Texas in the period 1821 to 1900. | Reform Movements in Texas | Covered | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR III.012 Texas in the Twentieth and Twenty-first Centuries
105 Qs10 Materials38 Cards0 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Understands the impact of individuals and reform movements such as the Progressive movement and the Civil Rights movement on Texas in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries (e.g., Jane McCallum, Lulu Belle Madison White, Manuel C. Gonzales, Oveta Culp Hobby, James Hogg, Hector Garcia). | Progressive Movement - Texas | Covered | 12 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Understands the political, economic, cultural and social impacts of major events in the twentieth century, including World War I, the Great Depression, World War II and the Cold War on the history of Texas. | WWI and Texas; Depression and Texas; WWII and Texas; Cold War and Texas | Covered | 47 | 4 | 14 | 0 | Covered by 4 topics (47 questions, 4 materials, 14 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Understands the political, economic and social impact of major events and individuals in the latter half of the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries on the history of Texas (e.g., Kay Bailey Hutchison, Barbara Jordan, Eddie Bernice Johnson, Henry B. Gonzalez, Lyndon B. Johnson, James Farmer, George Walker Bush, Craig Anthony Washington, immigration, Rust Belt to Sun Belt migration). | Leaders in TX; Texas Post Cold War | Covered | 24 | 2 | 17 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (24 questions, 2 materials, 17 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Understands the impact of major developments in manufacturing, the petroleum and gas industry (e.g., Spindletop), commercial agriculture (e.g., cotton, citrus, beef and dairy production) and suburbanization and how various groups altered the natural environment from 1900 to the present. | Boom and Bust Cycle in Texas | Covered | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Understands the effect of major developments in computer technology, transportation (including aerospace) and medical research on the contemporary economic and social history of Texas. | Texas Economy and the World; Texas Economy Major Segments | Covered | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (13 questions, 2 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
GEOGRAPHY, CULTURE AND THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (DOMAIN IV)
Partially covered
SMR IV.013 Physical Geography Concepts, Natural Processes and Earth’s Physical Features
71 Qs5 Materials54 Cards0 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Understands the concept of physical region as an area of Earth’s surface with related physical characteristics (e.g., soils, climate, vegetation, river systems). | The Earth's Significant Physical Features | Covered | 15 | 1 | 15 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 15 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Analyzes ways in which physical processes shape patterns in the physical environment (i.e., lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere). | Weather and Climate; Natural Forces | Covered | 35 | 2 | 25 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (35 questions, 2 materials, 25 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Demonstrates knowledge of how Earth-Sun relationships affect physical processes and patterns on Earth’s surface. | None | Coverage gap identified | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No matching topic found in the study guide. |
| D. Analyzes relationships among climate, vegetation, soil and geology to explain the distribution of plants and animals in different regions of the world. | Weather and Climate; Ecosystems | Covered | 25 | 2 | 22 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (25 questions, 2 materials, 22 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Demonstrates knowledge of the patterns and characteristics of major landforms, climates and ecosystems of Earth and the processes that produce these patterns and characteristics (e.g., factors that influence physical regions such as elevation, latitude, ocean currents, mountain barriers, tectonic processes). | Types of Physical Features - Elementary; Weather and Climate | Covered | 32 | 2 | 34 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (32 questions, 2 materials, 34 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR IV.014 Global and Regional Patterns of Culture and Human Geography
134 Qs14 Materials59 Cards3 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Understands the concept of cultural region as an area of Earth’s surface with related cultural characteristics (e.g., language, religion, economy, political system). | Regions V1 | Covered | 10 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Analyzes ways in which cultural processes of innovation and diffusion shape patterns in the human environment. | Basic Concepts of Culture; Acculturation and Assimilation | Covered | 24 | 2 | 9 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (24 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 1 videos). |
| C. Demonstrates knowledge of locations and cultural and environmental features of major world regions (e.g., East Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, Europe, Southwest Asia, North Africa) and regions of the United States and Texas. | Cultural Regions of the World | Covered | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Understands how the components of culture (e.g., land use, systems of education, religion, language) affect the way people live and shape the characteristics of regions. | Regions V1; Basic Concepts of Culture | Covered | 27 | 2 | 11 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (27 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 1 videos). |
| E. Demonstrates knowledge of the growth, distribution, movement and characteristics of world populations (e.g., trends in past world population growth, push and pull factors affecting major national and international migrations, ways in which physical and cultural factors affect migration, how migration and immigration have affected societies), and understands the benefits and challenges of globalization. | Causes of Human Migration; Modern Population Trends | Covered | 22 | 2 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (22 questions, 2 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Analyzes ways in which political, economic and social processes shape cultural patterns and characteristics in various places and regions (e.g., analyzing political, economic, social and demographic indicators to determine the level of development and standard of living in countries). | Demography; Population Change (DTM) | Covered | 18 | 2 | 6 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (18 questions, 2 materials, 6 cards, 2 videos). |
| G. Applies knowledge of the history and significance of major religious and philosophical traditions (e.g., Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Realism, Idealism). | Religions of the World; Religions of the World - Abraham | Covered | 15 | 2 | 14 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (15 questions, 2 materials, 14 cards, 0 videos). |
| H. Understands the importance of place for populations (e.g., Mecca, Jerusalem, Cuzco, Ganges River, Shrine of Guadalupe). | Religions of the World | Covered | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| I. Demonstrates knowledge of the impact of religion on the way of life in the United States. | Impact of Religion on the U.S. | Covered | 8 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| J. J .Recognizes relationships of the arts to the times in which they were created in the United States and world areas. | Art in Culture; Themes and Famous Artworks; Themes and Famous Artworks - TX | Covered | 24 | 3 | 17 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (24 questions, 3 materials, 17 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR IV.015 Interactions between Human Groups and the Physical Environment
82 Qs8 Materials27 Cards2 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Analyzes ways in which humans depend on, adapt to and modify the physical environment in a variety of cultural and technological contexts. | Human-Environment Interaction | Covered | 19 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Understands and analyzes how people, places and environments change over time and are connected and interdependent (e.g., impact of different types of natural disasters). | Natural Disasters | Partially covered | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (2 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| C. Understands types and patterns of settlement and physical and human geographic factors that affect where people settle (e.g., transportation routes, availability of resources) and processes of settlement development over time. | Trends in Early Civilizations | Covered | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Analyzes the influence of physical and human geographic factors on political, social, cultural and economic developments and events in U.S. and world history (e.g., Dust Bowl, opening of the Panama and Suez canals). | Impacts of Human Innovations | Covered | 11 | 1 | 7 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos). |
| E. Analyzes the impact of the Neolithic agricultural revolution on human life and on the development of the first civilizations. | Trends in Early Civilizations | Covered | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Demonstrates knowledge of how population growth and modernization have affected the physical environment throughout history. | Impacts of Human Innovations | Covered | 11 | 1 | 7 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos). |
| G. Understands factors affecting the location of different types of economic activities and economic issues related to the location and management of key natural resources. | Themes - Impact of Location; Economic Development; Regional Crops and Colonization | Covered | 26 | 3 | 13 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (26 questions, 3 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos). |
| H. Understands relationships between physical and human geographic factors and political divisions, relationships and policies (e.g., ways in which forces of conflict and cooperation influence control of Earth’s surface, the influence of physical and human geographic factors on foreign policies of countries such as Iraq, Israel, Japan, and the United Kingdom). | Trade | Partially covered | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
SMR IV.016 Sociological, Anthropological and Psychological Concepts and Processes
78 Qs11 Materials58 Cards1 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Understands the role of culture as a foundation of individual and social behavior. | Basic Concepts of Culture | Covered | 17 | 1 | 7 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Understands the evolving nature of race and gender relations in the United States and knows how people from various racial, ethnic and religious groups have adapted to and modified life in the United States and contributed to a national identity. | Impact of Race, Gender, Class on Society | Partially covered | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| C. Analyzes ways in which cultures and societies both change and maintain continuity (e.g., social movements, modernization). | Change and Continuity in Culture | Covered | 9 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Demonstrates knowledge of the theoretical foundations of sociology and basic sociological principles and processes, including those related to group membership, roles, status, values and stratification. | Basic Concepts in Sociology | Covered | 11 | 1 | 16 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 16 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Understands the role and influence of social institutions (e.g., family, religion, educational system, science, mass media) in meeting basic societal needs. | Sociological Institutions and Structures | Covered | 13 | 1 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Demonstrates knowledge of the roles of men, women, children and families in historical and contemporary cultures. | Impact of Race, Gender, Class on Society; Social Stratification; Modern Issues in U.S. Society | Covered | 11 | 3 | 13 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (11 questions, 3 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos). |
| G. Understands ways in which socialization, cultural values and norms vary across space and time and influence relationships within and among groups. | Basic Concepts of Culture; Change and Continuity in Culture; Socialization | Covered | 34 | 3 | 15 | 1 | Covered by 3 topics (34 questions, 3 materials, 15 cards, 1 videos). |
| H. Demonstrates knowledge of the theoretical foundations and development of psychology. | Basic Concepts in Psychology | Partially covered | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| I. Demonstrates knowledge of behavioral, social, cognitive and personality perspectives of human identity, development and learning. | Classical vs Operant Conditioning | Partially covered | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (2 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| J. Understands basic psychological principles and processes, including those related to motivation, sensation and perception, cognition, personality, relationships between biology and behavior and relationships between the self and others. | The Self | Partially covered | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
GOVERNMENT AND CITIZENSHIP (DOMAIN V)
Partially covered
SMR V.017 Democratic Principles and Government in the United States
158 Qs11 Materials61 Cards4 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Analyzes the beliefs and principles reflected in the U.S. Constitution (e.g., republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, separation of church and state, popular sovereignty, individual rights) and other important historical documents (e.g., Declaration of Independence, Federalist Papers, English Bill of Rights). | Principles in Founding Documents | Covered | 19 | 1 | 2 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Demonstrates knowledge of the structure and functions of the government created by the U.S. Constitution (e.g., bicameral structure of Congress, role of congressional committees, constitutional powers of the president, role of the Cabinet and independent executive agencies, functions of the federal court system). | Structure and Functions of Federal Government; Presidential Impeachment | Covered | 54 | 2 | 26 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (54 questions, 2 materials, 26 cards, 1 videos). |
| C. Understands the processes by which the U.S. Constitution can be changed. | Constitutional Amendment Processes | Partially covered | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| D. Knows procedures for enacting laws in the United States. | Enacting Laws | Partially covered | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| E. Analyzes changes in the role of the U.S. government over time (e.g., civil rights, New Deal legislation, wartime policies). | Structure and Functions of Federal Government | Covered | 54 | 1 | 25 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (54 questions, 1 materials, 25 cards, 1 videos). |
| F. Understands changing relationships among the three branches of the federal government (e.g., Franklin D. Roosevelt’s attempt to increase the number of U.S. Supreme Court justices, War Powers Act, judicial review). | Evolution of 3 Branches | Covered | 11 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| G. Demonstrates knowledge of the impact of Constitutional amendments on U.S. society (e.g., Thirteenth, Fourteenth, Fifteenth, Seventeenth, Nineteenth, Twenty-fourth and Twenty-sixth amendments). | U.S. Constitutional Amendments | Covered | 15 | 1 | 19 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 19 cards, 0 videos). |
| H. H .Analyzes the interpretations and impact of landmark Supreme Court decisions on U.S. society (e.g., Marbury V.Madison, McCulloch V.Maryland, Cherokee Nation V.Georgia, Dred Scott V.Sandford, Plessy V.Ferguson, Schenck V.U.S., Brown V.Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas, Engel V.Vitale, Miranda V.Arizona, Roe V.Wade, Regents of the University of California V.Bakke). | Landmark Supreme Court Cases | Covered | 27 | 1 | 4 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (27 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos). |
| I. Understands the relationship between the states and the national government of the United States (i.e., federalism). | Federalism | Covered | 12 | 1 | 4 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos). |
| J. Demonstrates knowledge of the structure and functions of Texas state government and local governments. | Structure and Functions of Local Governments; Structure and Functions - Texas State Government | Covered | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (13 questions, 2 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR V.018 Citizenship and Political Processes in the United States
150 Qs9 Materials62 Cards2 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Understands the historical and contemporary roles played by political parties, interest groups and the media in the U.S. political system. | Components of the Democratic Process | Covered | 17 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Demonstrates knowledge of processes for filling elective and appointive public offices (e.g., primary system, electoral college). | U.S. Electoral Process | Covered | 19 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Demonstrates knowledge of processes for making policy in the United States, the impact of technology on the political process and ways in which different points of view influence decision making and the development of public policy at the local, state and national levels. | Modern Components of the Democratic Process | Covered | 13 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Understands rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, including each amendment in the Bill of Rights, (e.g., due process, equal protection) and their role in protecting individual liberties. | The Bill of Rights | Covered | 23 | 1 | 11 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (23 questions, 1 materials, 11 cards, 1 videos). |
| E. Demonstrates knowledge of efforts to expand the democratic process in the United States and understands the contributions of significant political and social leaders (e.g., George Washington, John Marshall, Frederick Douglass, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Martin Luther King, Jr.). | Expansion of Suffrage | Partially covered | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| F. Demonstrates knowledge of the causes and effects of major reform movements in U.S. history (e.g., abolitionist movement, public education, temperance, women’s rights, prison reform, civil rights movement). | Abolitionist Movement and The Growing Sectional Divide; Progressive Movement | Covered | 30 | 2 | 27 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (30 questions, 2 materials, 27 cards, 0 videos). |
| G. Understands civic responsibilities (e.g., jury duty), the difference between personal and civic responsibilities and the importance of voluntary individual participation in the U.S. political process. | Fundamental Citizenship Rights; Expectations and Benefits of Citizenship | Covered | 43 | 2 | 14 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (43 questions, 2 materials, 14 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR V.019 Types of Political Systems
82 Qs6 Materials38 Cards2 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Understands major political ideas in history (e.g., the laws of nature and nature’s God, divine right of monarchs, social contract theory, the rights of resistance to illegitimate governments) and analyzes the historical development of significant legal and political concepts. | Fundamental Rights and Laws; Rights, Responsibilities and Freedoms | Covered | 20 | 2 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (20 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Demonstrates knowledge of significant political documents and the philosophies of individuals in world history (e.g., Hammur-abi’s Code of Laws, Justinian’s Code of Laws, Magna Carta, John Locke, Thomas Hobbes) and their impact on the development of political thought. | Origins of Democracy | Covered | 31 | 1 | 20 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (31 questions, 1 materials, 20 cards, 1 videos). |
| C. Analyzes how governments have affected and reflected cultural values and provided for social control. | Government and Culture; Symbols of American Principles | Partially covered | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | Partial coverage by 2 topics (3 questions, 2 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| D. Understands similarities and differences between the U.S. constitutional republic and other contemporary forms of government. | Implications of Different Forms of Government | Covered | 28 | 1 | 14 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (28 questions, 1 materials, 14 cards, 1 videos). |
| E. Demonstrates knowledge of major forms of government in history (e.g., monarchy, authoritarian government, classical republic, liberal democracy, totalitarian government) and of the historical antecedents of major political systems. | Implications of Different Forms of Government | Covered | 28 | 1 | 14 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (28 questions, 1 materials, 14 cards, 1 videos). |
| F. Analyzes the process by which democratic-republican government evolved (e.g., beginnings in classical Greece and Rome, developments in England, impact of the Enlightenment). | Origins of Democracy | Covered | 31 | 1 | 20 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (31 questions, 1 materials, 20 cards, 1 videos). |
ECONOMICS AND SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY (DOMAIN VI)
Partially covered
SMR VI.020 Economic Concepts and Types of Economic Systems
189 Qs10 Materials59 Cards3 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Demonstrates knowledge of the concepts of scarcity and opportunity costs and their significance. | Basic Economic Concepts; Scarcity and Opportunity Cost | Covered | 51 | 2 | 11 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (51 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 2 videos). |
| B. Understands the circular-flow model of the economy. | Basic Economic Concepts | Covered | 30 | 1 | 8 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (30 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos). |
| C. Analyzes interactions among supply, demand and price and factors that cause changes in supply, demand and price, and interprets supply-and-demand graphs. | Supply and Demand; Elasticity | Covered | 36 | 2 | 11 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (36 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 1 videos). |
| D. Demonstrates knowledge of the historical origins of contemporary economic systems (e.g., capitalism, socialism, communism), including the influence of various economic philosophers such as John Maynard Keynes, Karl Marx and Adam Smith. | Economic Philosophers; Communism, Socialism, and Capitalism | Covered | 31 | 2 | 13 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (31 questions, 2 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Understands free enterprise, socialist and communist economic systems in different places and eras. | Communism, Socialism, and Capitalism | Covered | 19 | 1 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Understands and compares types of market structures (e.g., pure competition, monopolistic competition, oligopoly, monopoly). | Markets | Covered | 30 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (30 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
| G. Demonstrates knowledge of concepts and issues related to international trade (e.g., absolute and comparative advantage, effects of changes in the exchange rate of world currencies, free trade and the effects of trade barriers). | Interdependence of Nations; Division of Labor; Currency Exchange Rates | Covered | 41 | 3 | 22 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (41 questions, 3 materials, 22 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR VI.021 Structure and Operation of the U.S. Free Enterprise System
108 Qs14 Materials55 Cards3 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Analyzes the origins and development of the free enterprise system in the United States and understands the basic principles of the U.S. free enterprise system (e.g., profit motive, voluntary exchange, private property rights, competition). | Free-Enterprise System; Free-Enterprise System Tenets | Covered | 10 | 2 | 11 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (10 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Analyzes issues and developments related to U.S. economic growth from the 1870s to the present (e.g., anti-trust acts; tariff policies; The New Deal; economic effects of World War I, World War II and the Cold War; increased globalization of the economy). | Economic History; Economic History - Great Recession | Covered | 18 | 2 | 17 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (18 questions, 2 materials, 17 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Understands and compares types of business ownership (e.g., sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations). | Types of Business Ownership | Partially covered | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| D. Demonstrates knowledge of the role of financial institutions in saving, investing and borrowing. | Fiscal and Monetary Policy | Covered | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Analyzes the role of government in the U.S. free enterprise system (e.g., significance of government rules and regulations, impact of fiscal and monetary policy decisions, role and function of the Federal Reserve System, relationship between government policies and international trade). | Government Regulation; Taxes; National Debt; Federal Reserve System; Federal Budget | Covered | 32 | 5 | 11 | 2 | Covered by 5 topics (32 questions, 5 materials, 11 cards, 2 videos). |
| F. Demonstrates knowledge of the goals of economic growth, stability, full employment, freedom, security, equity and efficiency as they apply to U.S. economic policy. | Measures of Economic Activity - Govt Intervention; Fiscal and Monetary Policy | Covered | 15 | 2 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (15 questions, 2 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| G. Understands the rights and responsibilities of consumers, labor and business in the U.S. free enterprise system. | Economic Patterns; Free-Enterprise System Tenets | Covered | 21 | 2 | 7 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (21 questions, 2 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos). |
| H. Demonstrates knowledge of basic concepts of personal financial literacy and consumer economics (e.g., factors involved in decisions to acquire goods and services, means by which savings can be invested, risks and rewards of various investment options). | M.Financial Literacy | Covered | 11 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR VI.022 Science, Technology and Society
74 Qs7 Materials77 Cards0 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Demonstrates knowledge of how major scientific and mathematical discoveries and technological innovations have affected societies throughout history. | None | Coverage gap identified | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No matching topic found in the study guide. |
| B. Traces the origin and diffusion of major of ideas in mathematics, science and technology that occurred in river valley civilizations, classical Greece and Rome, classical India, the Islamic Caliphates between 700 and 1200 and in China from the Tang to Ming Dynasties. | None | Coverage gap identified | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No matching topic found in the study guide. |
| C. Demonstrates knowledge of the contributions of significant scientists and inventors (e.g., Copernicus, Galileo, Isaac Newton, Marie Curie, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein). | S.Key History of Science; S.Diversity in Science History | Covered | 22 | 2 | 60 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (22 questions, 2 materials, 60 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Understands how major scientific and mathematical discoveries and technological innovations have affected societies from 1750 to the present. | Themes - Effects of Innovation; S.Human Impact on Ecosystems; Agricultural Developments | Covered | 28 | 3 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (28 questions, 3 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Demonstrates knowledge of how specific developments in science, technology and the free enterprise system have affected the economic development of the United States (e.g., cotton gin, Bessemer steel process, electric power, telephone, railroad, petroleum-based products, computers). | Second Industrial Revolution | Covered | 15 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Analyzes moral and ethical issues related to changes in science and technology. | Scientific Ethics and Social Studies | Covered | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
SOCIAL STUDIES FOUNDATIONS, SKILLS, RESEARCH AND INSTRUCTION (DOMAIN VII)
Partially covered
SMR VII.023 Social Studies Foundations and Skills
71 Qs6 Materials18 Cards0 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Demonstrates knowledge of the philosophical foundations of social science inquiry. | Social Science Influencers | Covered | 7 | 1 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Uses social studies terminology correctly. | Skill - Social Studies Vocabulary | Covered | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Knows how knowledge generated by the social science disciplines affects society and people’s lives, understands practical applications of social studies education and knows how to use social studies information and ideas to study social phenomena. | Connections to the Real World | Partially covered | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| D. Understands how social science disciplines relate to each other and to other content areas. | Connections Within Social Studies; Connections Across Subject Areas | Covered | 22 | 2 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (22 questions, 2 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Knows how to use problem-solving processes to identify problems, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement solutions and evaluate the effectiveness of solutions. | Teaching - Research Skills | Covered | 24 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Knows how to use decision-making processes to identify situations that require decisions, gather and analyze information, identify options, predict consequences and take action to implement decisions. | Teaching - Research Skills | Covered | 24 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR VII.024 Sources of Social Studies Information; Interpreting and Communicating Social Studies Information
133 Qs8 Materials36 Cards3 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Demonstrates knowledge of characteristics and uses of primary and secondary sources (e.g., databases, maps, photographs, documents, biographies, interviews, questionnaires, artifacts). | Skill - Primary and Secondary Sources | Covered | 22 | 1 | 4 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (22 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Evaluates the validity of social studies information from primary and secondary sources and identifies bias (e.g., assessing source validity on the basis of language, corroboration with other sources and information about the author). | Teaching - Research Skills | Covered | 24 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Assesses multiple points of view and frames of reference relating to social studies issues and knows how to support a point of view on a social studies issue or event. | Teaching - Research Skills | Covered | 24 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Organizes and interprets information from outlines, reports, databases, narratives, literature and visuals including graphs, charts, timelines and maps. | Skill - Creation of Graphics; Skill - Analysis of Graphics | Covered | 30 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (30 questions, 2 materials, 1 cards, 1 videos). |
| E. Knows how to use maps and other graphics to present geographic, political, historical, economic and cultural features, distributions and relationships. | Skill - Analysis of Graphics | Covered | 23 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (23 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 1 videos). |
| F. Uses maps to obtain and analyze data for solving locational problems and to answer questions, infer relationships and analyze spatial change. | Absolute Location; Using Maps | Covered | 35 | 2 | 15 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (35 questions, 2 materials, 15 cards, 1 videos). |
| G. Communicates and interprets social studies information in written, oral and visual forms and translates information from one medium to another. | Teaching - Research Skills | Covered | 24 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| H. Analyzes various economic indicators to describe and measure levels of economic activity. | Measures of Economic Activity | Covered | 16 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| I. Uses economic models such as production-possibilities curves, circular-flow charts and supply-and-demand graphs to analyze economic concepts or issues. | Production-Possibilities Curves | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
SMR VII.025 Social Studies Research
47 Qs2 Materials7 Cards1 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Knows how to formulate research questions. | Teaching - Research Skills | Covered | 24 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Uses appropriate procedures to reach supportable judgments and conclusions in social studies. | Teaching - Research Skills | Covered | 24 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Understands social studies research and knows how social scientists and historians locate, gather, organize, analyze, interpret and report information using established research methodologies. | Teaching - Research Skills | Covered | 24 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Knows how to analyze social studies information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying associations and cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and drawing inferences and conclusions. | Skill - Interpretation and Evaluation of Research; Identification of Main Idea | Partially covered | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 2 topics (0 questions, 0 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| E. Analyzes social studies data using basic mathematical and statistical concepts and other analytical methods. | Skill - Analysis of Graphics | Covered | 23 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (23 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR VII.026 Social Studies Instruction and Assessment
111 Qs10 Materials56 Cards2 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
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| A. Knows state content and performance standards for social studies that comprise the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and understands the vertical alignment of social studies in the TEKS from grade level to grade level, including prerequisite knowledge and skills. | Knowledge of TEKS; Vertical Alignment in TEKS | Covered | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (12 questions, 2 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Selects and uses developmentally appropriate instructional practices, activities, technologies and materials to promote student knowledge, skills and progress in social studies. | Multimodal Teaching - Social Studies; Teaching - Student Motivation in Social Studies | Covered | 13 | 2 | 12 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (13 questions, 2 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Understands the appropriate use of technology as a tool for learning and communicating social studies concepts and provides instruction on how to locate, retrieve and retain content-related information from a range of texts and technologies. | Teaching - Integrating Digital Technology | Covered | 15 | 1 | 8 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos). |
| D. Uses a variety of instructional strategies to ensure all students’ reading comprehension of content-related texts, including helping students link the content of texts to their lives and connect related ideas across different texts. | ELA.Cross-Curricular Applications - Reading Comprehension (Social Studies) | Covered | 13 | 1 | 15 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 15 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Provides instruction on how to locate the meanings and pronunciations of unfamiliar content-related words using appropriate sources, such as dictionaries, thesauruses, atlases and glossaries. | ELA.Cross-Curricular Applications - Academic Vocabulary (Social Studies) | Covered | 8 | 1 | 12 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Knows how to provide instruction that makes connections between knowledge and methods in social studies and in other content areas. | Teaching - Communicating the Value of Social Studies | Covered | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| G. Provides instruction that models and promotes understanding of various points of view. | Teaching - Learning Environments | Covered | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| H. Demonstrates knowledge of forms of assessment appropriate for evaluating students’ progress and needs in social studies. | Teaching - Assessment and Instruction - Social Studies | Covered | 26 | 1 | 9 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (26 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 1 videos). |
| I. Uses multiple forms of assessment and knowledge of the TEKS to determine students’ progress and needs and to help plan instruction in social studies (e.g., Freedom Week). | Teaching - Assessment and Instruction - Social Studies | Covered | 26 | 1 | 9 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (26 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 1 videos). |
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