OSAT Elementary Mathematics Specialist Exam
The Oklahoma public school teaching system requires that all teachers, before starting to teach in public schools and certain grades, earn a license in the needed field. First, a teacher passes the Oklahoma General Education Test or OGET that examines the skills they possess in teaching. Next, a teacher needs to pass their OSAT, which is in line with the theme they wish to teach in. One of the OSAT tests is the Elementary Mathematics Specialist Exam with code no. 082. The OSAT tests are available on the official site of the Certification Examination of Oklahoma Educators.
Eligibility for OSAT Elementary Mathematics Specialist Exam (082)
All teachers and educators, from around the state of Oklahoma and the USA are eligible to apply to take this test. They need a teaching ID, online profile, and fee payment to choose a date and location for taking the test. It is a requirement to take an OSAT test when the goal is to get an education license in the state of Oklahoma. The candidate is first required to pass the OGET test before taking this exam. The test is taken on certain dates, called testing windows, and isn´t available throughout the year. Testing windows last around one month, after that the test isn’t available for one month, and so on throughout the year. The good news is that test seat availability is visible online.
Syllabus of OSAT Elementary Mathematics Specialist Exam (082)
OSAT tests have certain topics that they explore, visible in their framework. They have a number of subareas, and The Elementary Mathematics Specialist Exam also has these subareas. They include:
- Number Concepts and Operations
- Algebra and Functions
- Geometry and Measurement
- Data Analysis and Probability
The OSAT is a test that is aligned with both national and Oklahoma State Standards. This assessment examines the education and knowledge every teacher needs to possess in their field of study, before starting to teach in the respective field.
Format of OSAT Elementary Mathematics Specialist Exam (082)
The OSAT 082 test is a computer-based test with 80 selected-response questions and 1 constructed-response assignment. The test is timed and can take up to 4 hours and 15 minutes. The first 15 minutes are reserved for a short how-to video and an agreement to sign. Next come the 81 questions, which should be finished in the following 4 hours. All formulas and descriptions needed to pass this test are included in the reference materials, which are provided by the testing facility.
How to Apply for OSAT Elementary Mathematics Specialist Exam (082)
After finishing the OGET test, Candidates are required to provide their teaching ID number and their online profile to apply for the exam. The examination fees include:
- $80 Base fee
- $25 CBT fee
- $30 registration processing fee
Dates are available in certain windows throughout the year. Also, locations or Pearson testing sites are available in both Oklahoma and around the USA. Seats for test-taking are also available for checking on the site when applying.
Scores for OSAT Elementary Mathematics Specialist Exam (082)
Like many other state tests, the passing score for this test is 240, since the minimum test results are 100 and the maximum 300 points. Official test scores are available one month after taking the test, candidate can check these online, with the dates also being available online.
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