Ohio Assessments for Educators OAE Mathematics

Question 1

Which OAE test code is used for the Mathematics subtest for grades 4–9?

Accepted Answer

OAE 027

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OAE 028

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OAE 030

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OAE 032

Question 2

A student claims that √2 + √3 = √5. Which type of error has the student made?

Accepted Answer

Conceptual error about radicals

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Computational error

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Procedural error in addition

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Estimation error

Question 3

On the OAE Mathematics exam, which domain focuses on relationships between variables and patterns of change?

Accepted Answer

Algebra and Functions

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Number and Operations

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Geometry and Measurement

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Statistics and Probability

Question 4

A teacher uses algebra tiles to model 2x + 3. This is an example of which representational form?

Accepted Answer

Concrete/manipulative

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Symbolic

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Verbal

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Graphical

Question 5

Which property justifies rewriting 3(x + 4) as 3x + 12?

Accepted Answer

Distributive property

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Commutative property

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Associative property

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Identity property

Question 6

Which instructional strategy best supports students who struggle with multi-step word problems in mathematics?

Accepted Answer

Using graphic organizers to identify given information and unknowns

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Drill and practice of isolated facts

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Reducing problem complexity permanently

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Avoiding word problems until computation is mastered