240's TX CORE Subjects EC-6 (291): Mathematics Study Guide Is 89% Test-Aligned
240's TX CORE Subjects EC-6 (291): Mathematics 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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Why Test Alignment Matters for Your TX CORE Subjects EC-6 (291): Mathematics Study Guide
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6 domains · 79 competencies reviewed · 89% test-aligned
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Partially covered— core content is covered, but some depth gaps remain
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MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION (DOMAIN 001)
Partially covered
198 Qs17 Materials49 Cards10 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Plans appropriate instructional activities for all students by applying research-based theories and principles of learning mathematics. | M.Major Math Instructional Theories | Covered | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos). |
| C. Plans and provides developmentally appropriate instruction that establishes transitions between concrete, symbolic and abstract representations of mathematical knowledge and that builds on students’ strengths and addresses their needs. | M.Learning Progressions in Math | Covered | 19 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Employs instructional strategies that build on the linguistic, cultural and socioeconomic diversity of students and that relate to students’ lives and communities. | M.Diversity and Engagement - ELL | Covered | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 1 videos). |
| E. Creates a learning environment that motivates all students and actively engages them in the learning process by using a variety of interesting, challenging and worthwhile mathematical tasks in individual, small-group and large-group settings. | M.Planning for Group Experiences; M.Real-World Applications | Covered | 27 | 2 | 3 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (27 questions, 2 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos). |
| D. Understands how manipulatives and technological tools can be used appropriately to assist students in developing, comprehending and applying mathematical concepts. | M.Manipulatives for Young Children | Covered | 16 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Uses a variety of tools (e.g., counters, standard and nonstandard units of measure, rulers, protractors, scales, stopwatches, measuring containers, money, calculators, software) to strengthen students’ mathematical understanding. | M.Informal vs Formal Measurement; M.Integrating Digital Technology | Covered | 12 | 2 | 10 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (12 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 2 videos). |
| G. Implements a variety of instructional methods and tasks that promote students’ ability to do the mathematics described in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). | M.Multimodal Teaching - Math | Partially covered | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| H. Develops clear learning goals to plan, deliver, assess and reevaluate instruction based on the mathematics in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). | M.Planning from TEKS | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| I. Helps students make connections between mathematics and the real world, as well as between mathematics and other disciplines such as art, music, science, social science and business. | M.Interdisciplinary Connections | Partially covered | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| J. Uses a variety of questioning strategies to encourage mathematical discourse and to help students analyze and evaluate their mathematical thinking. | M.Teaching Mathematical Reasoning | Partially covered | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| K. Uses a variety of formal and informal assessments and scoring procedures to evaluate mathematical understanding, common misconceptions and error patterns. | M.Types of Assessment - Math; M.Using Assessment to Adjust Instruction; M.Evaluate Student Solutions | Covered | 75 | 3 | 13 | 3 | Covered by 3 topics (75 questions, 3 materials, 13 cards, 3 videos). |
| L. Understands the relationship between assessment and instruction and knows how to evaluate assessment results to design, monitor and modify instruction to improve mathematical learning for all students, including English-language learners. | M.Backward Design; M.Using Assessment to Adjust Instruction | Covered | 24 | 2 | 6 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (24 questions, 2 materials, 6 cards, 2 videos). |
| M. Understands the purpose, characteristics and uses of various assessments in mathematics, including formative and summative assessments. | M.Types of Assessment - Math | Covered | 20 | 1 | 13 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 13 cards, 1 videos). |
| N. Understands how mathematics is used in a variety of careers and professions and plans instruction that demonstrates how mathematics is used in the workplace. | M.Careers | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
NUMBER CONCEPTS AND OPERATIONS (DOMAIN 002)
Partially covered
440 Qs27 Materials71 Cards17 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Analyzes, creates, describes, compares and models relationships between number properties, operations and algorithms for the four basic operations involving integers, rational numbers and real numbers, including real-world situations. | M.Operational Algorithm Relationships; M.Inverse Operations; M.Models for Multiplication and Division; M.Connecting Situations with Operations | Covered | 29 | 4 | 17 | 1 | Covered by 4 topics (29 questions, 4 materials, 17 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Demonstrates an understanding of equivalency among different representations of rational numbers and between mathematical expressions. | M.Structure of Number Systems; M.Equivalence of Expressions - To Simplify; M.Order of Operations | Covered | 58 | 3 | 9 | 3 | Covered by 3 topics (58 questions, 3 materials, 9 cards, 3 videos). |
| C. Selects appropriate representations of real numbers (e.g., fractions, decimals, percents) for particular situations. | None | Coverage gap identified | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No matching topic found in the study guide. |
| J. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of fractions, including the use of various representations to teach fractions and operations involving fractions. | M.Fraction, Decimal, Percentage Conversions; M.Fraction Composition and Decomposition; M.Representations of Fractions in Word Problems; M.Fraction Operations - Add and Subtract; M.Fraction Operations - Mixed Numbers; M.Comparing Fractions; M.Fraction Operations - Multiply and Divide | Covered | 127 | 7 | 24 | 3 | Covered by 7 topics (127 questions, 7 materials, 24 cards, 3 videos). |
| D. Demonstrates an understanding of ideas from number theory (e.g., prime factorization, greatest common divisor, divisibility rules) as they apply to whole numbers, integers and rational numbers, and uses those ideas in problem situations. | M.Prime and Composite Numbers; M.Factors; M.Prime Factorization; M.Divisibility Rules | Covered | 78 | 4 | 10 | 3 | Covered by 4 topics (78 questions, 4 materials, 10 cards, 3 videos). |
| E. Understands the relative magnitude of whole numbers, integers, rational numbers and real numbers including the use of comparative language and sets of objects. | M.Order Real Numbers by Magnitude; M.Comparing Fractions | Covered | 69 | 2 | 6 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (69 questions, 2 materials, 6 cards, 2 videos). |
| I. Identifies, represents and applies knowledge of place value (e.g., to compose and decompose numbers), rounding and other number properties to perform mental mathematics and computational estimation with automaticity. | M.Place Value; M.Rounding | Covered | 39 | 2 | 3 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (39 questions, 2 materials, 3 cards, 2 videos). |
| F. Identifies and demonstrates an understanding of and uses of a variety of models and objects for representing numbers (e.g., fraction strips, diagrams, patterns, shaded regions, number lines). | M.Manipulatives for Young Children; M.Whole Number Operations on a Number Line | Covered | 21 | 2 | 5 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (21 questions, 2 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos). |
| G. Uses a variety of concrete and visual representations to demonstrate the connections between operations and algorithms. | M.Operational Algorithm Relationships | Covered | 5 | 1 | 13 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos). |
| H. Identifies, demonstrates and applies knowledge of counting techniques, including combinations, to quantify situations and solve math problems (e.g., to include forward, backward and skip counting, with or without models). | M.Counting Techniques; M.Fundamental Counting Principle | Covered | 24 | 2 | 2 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (24 questions, 2 materials, 2 cards, 1 videos). |
| K. Uses a variety of strategies to generate and solve problems that involve one or more steps, with fluency. | M.Solve for x - Linear; M.Properties of Equality | Covered | 36 | 2 | 4 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (36 questions, 2 materials, 4 cards, 2 videos). |
PATTERNS AND ALGEBRA (DOMAIN 003)
Covered
283 Qs14 Materials31 Cards9 VideosCovered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Illustrates relations and functions using concrete models, tables, graphs and symbolic and verbal representations, including real-world applications. | M.Relation and Function Representations | Covered | 39 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (39 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Demonstrates an understanding of the concept of linear function using concrete models, tables, graphs and symbolic and verbal representations. | M.Understanding Linear Functions and Their Properties | Covered | 15 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| H. Models and solves problems, including those involving proportional reasoning, using concrete, numeric, tabular, graphic and algebraic methods (e.g., using ratios and percents with fractions and decimals). | M.Ratios, Proportions, Percents; M.Proportional Reasoning - Word Problems | Covered | 74 | 2 | 3 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (74 questions, 2 materials, 3 cards, 2 videos). |
| J. Understands and describes the concept of and relationships among variables, expressions, equations, inequalities and systems in order to analyze, model and solve problems. | M.Forms of Equations | Covered | 7 | 1 | 9 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 1 videos). |
| C. Understands how to use algebraic concepts and reasoning to investigate patterns, make generalizations, formulate mathematical models, make predictions and validate results. | M.Patterns - Developing an Expression; M.Types of Sequences; M.Line of Best Fit | Covered | 41 | 3 | 8 | 1 | Covered by 3 topics (41 questions, 3 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos). |
| G. Translates problem-solving situations into expressions and equations involving variables and unknowns. | M.Verbal to Symbolic Linear Equations | Covered | 22 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (22 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Knows how to identify, extend, and create patterns using concrete models, figures, numbers and algebraic expressions. | M.Creating Formulas for Patterns - Arithmetic and Geometric | Covered | 29 | 1 | 2 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (29 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 1 videos). |
| I. Determines the linear function that best models a set of data. | M.Line of Best Fit; M.Unit Rates | Covered | 22 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (22 questions, 2 materials, 1 cards, 1 videos). |
| D. Formulates implicit and explicit rules to describe and construct sequences verbally, numerically, graphically and symbolically. | M.Creating Formulas for Patterns - Arithmetic and Geometric; M.Patterns - Developing a Linear Formula | Covered | 46 | 2 | 4 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (46 questions, 2 materials, 4 cards, 2 videos). |
| F. Uses properties, graphs, linear and nonlinear functions and applications of relations and functions to analyze, model and solve problems in mathematical and real-world situations. | M.Symbolic to Verbal; M.Verbal to Symbolic Linear Equations; M.Linear Equation Word Problems | Covered | 47 | 3 | 8 | 2 | Covered by 3 topics (47 questions, 3 materials, 8 cards, 2 videos). |
| K. Applies algebraic methods to demonstrate an understanding of whole numbers using any of the four basic operations. | M.Ratios, Proportions, Percents | Covered | 37 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (37 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos). |
GEOMETRY AND MEASUREMENT (DOMAIN 004)
Partially covered
441 Qs26 Materials81 Cards15 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Uses a variety of representations (e.g., numeric, verbal, graphic, symbolic) to analyze and solve problems involving angles and two- and three- dimensional figures such as circles, triangles, polygons, cylinders, prisms and spheres. | M.Angles in Triangles; M.Measurements in Circles | Covered | 30 | 2 | 3 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (30 questions, 2 materials, 3 cards, 2 videos). |
| B. Identifies, uses, understands and models the development of formulas to find lengths, perimeters, areas and volumes of geometric figures. | M.Attributes of Three Dimensional Figures; M.Surface Area in 3D; M.Volume in 3D | Covered | 65 | 3 | 11 | 3 | Covered by 3 topics (65 questions, 3 materials, 11 cards, 3 videos). |
| A. Applies knowledge of spatial concepts such as direction, shape and structure. | M.Direction and Structure | Covered | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Identifies, uses and understands concepts and properties of points, lines, planes, angles, lengths and distances. | M.Points, Lines, Planes, Angles | Covered | 13 | 1 | 13 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 13 cards, 1 videos). |
| E. Analyzes and applies the properties of parallel and perpendicular lines. | M.Solving with Points, Lines, Planes, Angles | Covered | 27 | 1 | 6 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (27 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos). |
| Q. Describes the key attributes of the coordinate plane and models the process of graphing ordered pairs. | M.The Coordinate Plane | Covered | 18 | 1 | 4 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos). |
| G. Uses symmetry to describe tessellations and shows how they can be used to illustrate geometric concepts, properties and relationships. | M.Tessellations | Partially covered | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| J. Uses translations, rotations and reflections to illustrate similarities, congruencies and symmetries of figures. | M.Rigid Transformations | Covered | 16 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| H. Understands measurement concepts and principles, including methods of approximation and estimation, and the effects of error on measurement. | M.Measurement Principles | Covered | 11 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| I. Explains, illustrates, selects and uses appropriate units of measurement to quantify and compare time, temperature, money, mass, weight, area, capacity, volume, percent, speed and degrees of an angle. | M.Calculating Elapsed Time; M.Choosing Appropriate Units | Covered | 40 | 2 | 2 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (40 questions, 2 materials, 2 cards, 2 videos). |
| K. Develops, justifies and uses conversions within and between measurement systems. | M.Metric System; M.Converting Units - Proportional Reasoning; M.Converting Units - Dimensional Analysis | Covered | 68 | 3 | 6 | 3 | Covered by 3 topics (68 questions, 3 materials, 6 cards, 3 videos). |
| M. Understands attributes of various polygons, including names and how sides and angles of the polygon affect its attributes. | M.Attributes of Two-Dimensional Shapes | Covered | 18 | 1 | 19 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 19 cards, 0 videos). |
| N. Partitions or decomposes polygons to express areas as fractions of a whole or to find areas of nonstandard polygons. | M.Area and Perimeter of Polygons; M.Combine and Dissect 2D Figures; M.Area and Perimeter of Rectangles and Triangles; M.Area and Perimeter of Polygons - Irregular Shapes | Covered | 77 | 4 | 2 | 1 | Covered by 4 topics (77 questions, 4 materials, 2 cards, 1 videos). |
| P. Identifies, uses and understands the concepts and properties of geometric figures and their relationships. | M.Coordinate Geometry | Covered | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Uses the properties of congruent triangles to explore geometric relationships. | M.Proportional Reasoning - 2D Shapes | Covered | 13 | 1 | 2 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 1 videos). |
| L. Understands logical reasoning, justification and proof in relation to the axiomatic structure of geometry and uses reasoning to develop, generalize, justify and prove geometric relationships. | M.Proofs | Covered | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
| O. Demonstrates the value and relationships of United States coins and bills and uses appropriate symbols to name the value of a collection. | M.United States Money | Partially covered | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS (DOMAIN 005)
Partially covered
270 Qs15 Materials39 Cards9 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Investigates and answers questions by collecting, organizing and displaying data in a variety of formats as described in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and draws conclusions from any data graph. | M.Graphs and Plots; M.Data Analysis and Interpretation; M.Choosing a Graph or Plot | Covered | 75 | 3 | 10 | 3 | Covered by 3 topics (75 questions, 3 materials, 10 cards, 3 videos). |
| C. Explores concepts of probability through data collection, experiments and simulations. | M.Probability Simulations | Partially covered | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| D. Uses the concepts and principles of probability to describe the outcome of simple and compound events. | M.Probability; M.Simple and Compound Events | Covered | 58 | 2 | 8 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (58 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 2 videos). |
| G. Solves a variety of probability problems using combinations and geometric probability (e.g., probability as the ratio of two areas). | M.Geometric Probability | Partially covered | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 1 videos); limited supporting content. |
| E. Determines probabilities by constructing sample spaces to model situations. | M.Sample Spaces to Determine Probabilities | Partially covered | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 1 videos); limited supporting content. |
| F. Applies deep knowledge of the use of probability, in different scenarios, to make observations, draw conclusions and create relationships. | M.Observations, Conclusions, and Relationships | Covered | 11 | 1 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| J. Generates, simulates and uses probability models to represent situations. | M.Probability Models | Covered | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
| B. Demonstrates an understanding of measures of central tendency (e.g., mean, median, mode) and range and uses those measures to describe a set of data. | M.Measures of Center and Range; M.Choosing Measures of Center | Covered | 64 | 2 | 4 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (64 questions, 2 materials, 4 cards, 2 videos). |
| H. Supports arguments, makes predictions and draws conclusions using summary statistics and graphs to analyze and interpret one-variable data. | M.Statistics of One-Variable Data | Covered | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| I. Applies knowledge of designing, conducting, analyzing and interpreting statistical experiments to investigate real-world problems. | M.Statistical Experiments | Covered | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
| K. Uses the graph of the normal distribution as a basis for making inferences about a population. | M.Normal Distribution | Covered | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
MATHEMATICAL PROCESSES (DOMAIN 006)
Partially covered
147 Qs14 Materials37 Cards2 VideosPartially covered
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Understands the role of logical reasoning in mathematics and uses formal and informal reasoning to explore, investigate and justify mathematical ideas. | M.Formal vs Informal Reasoning | Partially covered | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos); limited supporting content. |
| B. Applies correct mathematical reasoning to derive valid conclusions from a set of premises. | M.Conclusions from Premises | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| C. Applies principles of inductive reasoning to make conjectures and uses deductive methods to evaluate the validity of conjectures. | M.Inductive vs Deductive Reasoning | Covered | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Evaluates the reasonableness of a solution to a given problem. | M.Reasonableness of Results | Covered | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| J. Demonstrates an understanding of estimation, including the use of compatible numbers, and evaluates its appropriate uses. | M.Reasonableness of Results; M.Mental Math and Estimation | Covered | 40 | 2 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (40 questions, 2 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| F. Recognizes that a mathematical problem can be solved in a variety of ways and selects an appropriate strategy for a given problem. | M.Selecting Appropriate Solution Strategies; M.Selecting Appropriate Solution Strategies - Look for a Pattern | Covered | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (18 questions, 2 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Understands connections among concepts, procedures and equivalent representations in areas of mathematics (e.g., algebra, geometry). | M.Mathematical Connections | Covered | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| G. Expresses mathematical statements using developmentally appropriate language, standard English, mathematical language and symbolic mathematics. | M.Diversity and Engagement - ELL; M.Teaching Mathematical Vocabulary | Covered | 19 | 2 | 2 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (19 questions, 2 materials, 2 cards, 1 videos). |
| I. Demonstrates an understanding of the use of visual media such as graphs, tables, diagrams and animations to communicate mathematical information. | None | Coverage gap identified | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | No matching topic found in the study guide. |
| H. Communicates mathematical ideas using a variety of representations (e.g., numeric, verbal, graphic, pictorial, symbolic, concrete). | M.Variety of Representations | Covered | 10 | 1 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| K. Knows how to use mathematical manipulatives and a wide range of appropriate technological tools to develop and explore mathematical concepts and ideas. | M.Manipulatives for Young Children | Covered | 16 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| L. Demonstrates knowledge of the history and evolution of mathematical concepts, procedures and ideas. | M.Historical Events and Contributions | Partially covered | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| M. Recognizes the contributions that different cultures have made to the field of mathematics and the impact of mathematics on society and cultures. | M.Historical Events and Contributions | Partially covered | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| N. Demonstrates an understanding of financial literacy concepts and their application as these relate to teaching students (e.g., describes the basic purpose of financial institutions; distinguishes the difference between gross and net income; identifies various savings options; defines different types of taxes; identifies the advantages and disadvantages of different methods of payments, savings and credit uses and responsibilities). | M.Financial Literacy | Covered | 11 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| O. Applies mathematics to model and solve problems to manage financial resources effectively for lifetime financial security, as it relates to teaching students (e.g., distinguishes between fixed and variable expenses, calculates profit in a given situation, develops a system for keeping and using financial records, describes actions that might be taken to develop and balance a budget when expenses exceed income). | M.Financial Literacy | Covered | 11 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
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