Study Guide

MoGEA Test Design and Framework

The test design below describes general assessment information. The framework that follows is a detailed outline that explains the knowledge and skills that this test measures.

Test Design

Format Internet-based test (IBT)
Number of Questions
  • English Language Arts: 40 multiple-choice questions
  • Mathematics: 40 multiple-choice questions
  • Science: 40 multiple-choice questions
  • Social Studies: 40 multiple-choice questions
  • Writing: 1 written assignment
Time Five hours for all five subtests;
One hour for a single subtest
Passing Score To be set by Missouri DESE; examinees must pass all five subtests.

Test Framework

 

Field 001: English Language Arts

graph of percentages of each content domain's weight toward overall test score detailed in table below

Competency Approximate Percentage of Test Score
0001 Comprehension and Analysis of Text 25%
0002 Informational and Persuasive Text 25%
0003 Literary Text 25%
0004 Oral Communication and Public Speaking 25%
Competency 0001–Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, interpret, and analyze text from a variety of styles and genres.

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Competency 0002–Demonstrate the ability to use critical reasoning skills to evaluate an informational or persuasive text.

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Competency 0003–Demonstrate the ability to use critical reasoning skills to evaluate literary text from a variety of cultures and time periods.

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Competency 0004–Demonstrate understanding of effective oral communication and public speaking skills.

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Field 002: Writing

Competency Approximate Percentage of Test Score
0005 Writing Assignment 100%
Competency 0005–Produce a clear and coherent written composition in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

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Field 003: Mathematics

graph of percentages of each content domain's weight toward overall test score detailed in table below

Competency Approximate Percentage of Test Score
0006 Numbers and Algebra 50%
0007 Measurement and Geometry 25%
0008 Probability and Statistics 25%
Competency 0006–Understand numbers and algebra.

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Competency 0007–Understand measurement and geometry.

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Competency 0008–Understand probability and statistics.

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Field 004: Science

graph of percentages of each content domain's weight toward overall test score detailed in table below

Competency Approximate Percentage of Test Score
0009 The Nature and Practice of Science 38%
0010 Biology and Chemistry 31%
0011 Physics, Geology, and Astronomy 31%
Competency 0009–Understand the nature and practice of science.

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Competency 0010–Understand the fundamental concepts, principles, and theories of biology and chemistry.

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Competency 0011–Understand the fundamental concepts, principles, and theories of physics, geology, and astronomy.

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Field 005: Social Studies

graph of percentages of each content domain's weight toward overall test score detailed in table below

Competency Approximate Percentage of Test Score
0012 Inquiry and Literacy Skills 38%
0013 History, Geography, Culture, and Society 31%
0014 Government, Civics, and Economics 31%
Competency 0012–Apply inquiry and literacy skills in the social sciences.

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Competency 0013–Understand major developments and significant features of world and U.S. history, geography, culture, and society.

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Competency 0014–Understand primary features, central concepts, and basic operations of the world's political and economic systems and the principles of American citizenship.

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