Minnesota NES Essential Academic Skills

Test Framework Worksheet

Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
Check this box if the course listed above covers the content described by this objective
This worksheet allows users to map the test framework to the curriculum by entering up to five courses in the course name fields, and checking the boxes if the content of the course covers the information described by the test objectives in the rows below.
Subarea Objective Number Objective Description
Subtest 1: Reading (Test Code 188)
Competencies 1–5
  • Multiple-Choice Questions: 45
  • Test Weight: 100%
0001 Understand the meaning of words and phrases.
0002 Understand the main idea and supporting details in written material.
0003 Understand a writer's purpose and audience, point of view, and intended meaning.
0004 Use critical reasoning skills to evaluate written material.
0005 Understand the organization of information in written and graphic forms.
Subtest 2: Writing (Test Code 189)
Competencies 1–3
  • Multiple-Choice Questions: 36
  • Test Weight: 50%
0001 Understand purpose, audience, organization, and development in writing.
0002 Understand problems in sentence formation.
0003 Understand conventions of Standard Written English grammar, usage, and mechanics.
Competency 4
  • Constructed-Response Items: 1
  • Test Weight: 50%
0004 In response to an assignment, demonstrate the ability to compose a developed composition in Standard Written English on a given topic.
Subtest 3: Mathematics (Test Code 190)
Competencies 1–5
  • Multiple-Choice Questions: 45
  • Test Weight: 100%
0001 Understand number properties and number operations.
0002 Understand fundamental principles of algebra.
0003 Understand measurement principles and geometry concepts.
0004 Understand probability and statistics.
0005 Understand problem solving, reasoning, and mathematical communication.

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