Study Guide

Middle School Education: Mathematics
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 Computer-based test (CBT) and online-proctored test
Number of Questions 80 multiple-choice questions
Time* 2 hours, 30 minutes
Passing Score 220
*Does not include 15-minute tutorial

Test Framework

 

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

Content Domain Range of Competencies Approximate Percentage of Test Score
I. Number and Operations 0001–0002 19%
II. Algebra and Functions 0003–0006 36%
III. Measurement and Geometry 0007–0009 27%
IV. Statistics and Probability 0010–0011 18%

Domain I–Number and Operations

Competency 0001–Understand numbers.

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Competency 0002–Understand operations.

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Domain II–Algebra and Functions

Competency 0003–Understand patterns, relations, and functions.

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Competency 0004–Understand algebraic techniques and applications.

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Competency 0005–Understand linear relations and applications.

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Competency 0006–Understand nonlinear relations and concepts of calculus.

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Domain III–Measurement and Geometry

Competency 0007–Understand measurement principles, procedures, and applications.

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Competency 0008–Understand Euclidean geometry in two and three dimensions.

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Competency 0009–Understand coordinate and transformational geometry.

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Domain IV–Statistics and Probability

Competency 0010–Understand principles and techniques of statistics.

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Competency 0011–Understand principles of probability and techniques for determining probability.

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