Middle School Mathematics (5164) — Information & Free Practice
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Middle School Mathematics (5164)
- Provider
- ETS
- Format
- Computer-delivered selected-response and numeric-entry questions; includes selecting one or multiple answers, selecting an area, drag-and-drop, table grid and text completion. An on-screen graphing calculator is provided.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 66.
- Time limit
- 180 minutes
- Exam fee
- $130.00 as listed on the current ETS test page
Examination outline
Numbers and Operations (23%)
- Operations and properties of the real number system
- Relationships among fractions, decimals, and percents
- Ratios and proportional relationships
- Quantitative reasoning and units
- Basic concepts of number theory
Algebra (23%)
- Creating, evaluating, and manipulating algebraic expressions, equations, and formulas
- Recognizing and representing linear relationships algebraically
- Solving equations and inequalities
- Solving systems of equations and inequalities
Functions (17%)
- Identifying, defining, and evaluating functions
- Domain and range
- Basic characteristics of linear functions
- Relationships among functions, tables, and graphs
- Analyzing and representing functions that model given information
- Differences between linear, quadratic, and exponential models
- Arithmetic sequences as functions
Geometry and Measurement (20%)
- Types of lines and angles
- Properties of triangles
- Properties of quadrilaterals and other polygons
- Transformations
- Congruence and similarity
- Properties of circles
- Relationships between geometric objects in the xy-plane
- Perimeter and area of polygons
- Solids
- Systems of measurement
Statistics and Probability (17%)
- Statistical processes and their evaluation
- Interpreting, analyzing, and representing data displays
- Measures of central tendency and dispersion
- Using and evaluating probability models
Examination sources
- ETS official ets-5164.html
Details / adoption of the full mathematics-topic list
- ETS official ets-5164.html
Details / adoption of the full teaching-task list
- ETS official 5164.pdf
p. 3 / examination identity and allocation-table footnotes
- ETS official 5164.pdf
p. 6 / Content Topics / completeness and e.g./i.e. definitions
- ETS official 5164.pdf
pp. 6–16 / Content Topics I–V, all lettered topics and numbered details; associated Discussion Questions
- ETS official 5164.pdf
pp. 16–17 / Tasks of Teaching Mathematics / all four groups and tasks 1–21
- ETS official 5164.pdf
pp. 18–21 / examination-specific conventions, question formats, unit conversions and formulas
- ETS official 5164.pdf
pp. 22–41 / sample questions and answers with explicit category/topic/subtopic and teaching-task mappings
- ETS official 5164.pdf
p. 3 / Number of Questions, Format, Calculator and Test Delivery rows
- ETS official 5164.pdf
p. 4 / unscored-question qualification
- ETS official ets-scoring.html
How tests are scored / Selected-response test scoring
- ETS official ets-scoring.html
Pretest questions
- ETS official ets-calculator.html
General calculator requirements
- ETS official ets-5164.html
Features and product price
- ETS official ets-5164.html
Main product / delivery locations
- ETS official ets-register.html
Follow the Steps to Register / account
- ETS official ets-register.html
Step 2 / Schedule your test & location
- ETS official ets-register.html
Step 2 / preferred appointment
- ETS official ets-register.html
Step 4 / Enter your payment information
- ETS official ets-at-home.html
The Value of At Home Testing / Same High Quality Test
- ETS official ets-at-home.html
Equipment & Setup Requirements / review before registering
- ETS official 5164.pdf
p. 3 / typical preparation