Study Guide
Field 043: Science—Chemistry
Test Design and Assessment Blueprint
The test design below describes general testing information. The assessment blueprint 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 | 100 multiple-choice questions |
| Time* | 120 minutes |
| Passing Score | 220 |
*Does not include 15-minute CBT tutorial
Assessment Blueprint
| Domain | Objectives | Standards | Approximate Test Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Foundations of Science | 0001–0002 | 1–2 | 10% |
| II | Atomic Structure and Matter | 0003–0004 | 3–4 | 28% |
| III | Chemical Reactivity | 0005–0007 | 5–7 | 42% |
| IV | Organic Chemistry | 0008 | 8 | 10% |
| V | Science Instruction and Assessment | 0009 | 9 | 10% |
Each objective in the assessment blueprint corresponds to one or more of the REPA Indiana Educator Standards for this field. Those standards can be accessed in the PDF below.
Domain I–Foundations of Science
0001 The Nature and Processes of Science (Standard 1)
0002 Central Concepts and Connections in Science (Standard 2)
Domain II–Atomic Structure and Matter
0003 Atomic Structure (Standard 3)
0004 The Properties of Matter (Standard 4)
Domain III–Chemical Reactivity
0005 Chemical Bonding (Standard 5)
0006 Chemical Reactions (Standard 6)
0007 Thermochemistry (Standard 7)
Domain IV–Organic Chemistry
0008 Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry (Standard 8)
Domain V–Science Instruction and Assessment
0009 Science Instruction and Assessment (Standard 9)