Study Guide

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)
Number of Questions 80 multiple-choice questions
Time* 2 hours and 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. Numbers and Quantity 0001–0002 15%
II. Patterns, Algebra, and Functions 0003–0004 20%
III. Measurement and Geometry 0005–0007 20%
IV. Trigonometry and Advanced Algebraic Functions 0008–0010 25%
V. Statistics and Probability 0011–0012 20%

Domain I—Numbers and Quantity

Competency 0001–Understand real numbers and mathematical problem solving.

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Competency 0002–Understand complex numbers, vectors, and matrices.

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Domain II—Patterns, Algebra, and Functions

Competency 0003–Understand relations and functions.

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Competency 0004–Understand linear, quadratic, and higher-order polynomial functions.

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Domain III—Measurement and Geometry

Competency 0005–Understand measurement principles and procedures.

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Competency 0006–Understand Euclidean geometry in two and three dimensions.

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Competency 0007–Understand coordinate and transformational geometry.

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Domain IV—Trigonometry and Advanced Algebraic Functions

Competency 0008–Understand trigonometric functions.

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Competency 0009–Understand exponential and logarithmic functions.

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Competency 0010–Understand rational, radical, absolute value, and piecewise defined functions.

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Domain V—Statistics and Probability

Competency 0011–Understand principles and techniques of statistics.

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Competency 0012–Understand principles and techniques of probability.

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