OAE Mathematics study guide
OAE Mathematics · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
Mathematics (027) is one of the Content Knowledge assessments in the Ohio Assessments for Educators program, the testing system used for educator licensure in Ohio. The Ohio Assessments for Educators site lists it simply as "027 Mathematics" among the content-area tests, and the Department of Education and Workforce notes that testing requirements depend on licensure type, so the first step is confirming with the state which assessment your license pathway requires rather than assuming 027 is the right one. The assessment is delivered as multiple-choice questions, and passing status is based on performance across all sections of the assessment. The program states that study materials are available for every assessment and practice tests are available for most fields, so candidates should work from the official preparation materials for 027, take a full-length practice assessment, review the study guide, and use the computer-based testing tutorial to become familiar with the delivery platform before test day. The OAE Mathematics study guide has 4 sections and about 1,418 words.
01Mathematical Processes and Number Sense
This domain tests how you solve unfamiliar problems, justify reasoning, connect representations, and work flexibly with rational and irrational numbers. Expect proportional reasoning, integer and fraction operations, number theory, estimation, and precise communication of steps.
320 words, about 2 min02Patterns, Algebra, and Functions
This domain tests pattern recognition, algebraic manipulation, equation solving, and function behavior. Questions may ask you to generalize a sequence, model a situation, interpret slope or intercepts, or compare linear, quadratic, and exponential growth.
382 words, about 2 min03Measurement and Geometry
This domain tests measurement reasoning, plane and solid geometry, coordinate geometry, and transformations. Expect area, perimeter, volume, surface area, angle relationships, similarity, congruence, and geometric justification.
344 words, about 2 min04Statistics, Probability, and Discrete Mathematics
This domain tests data summary and interpretation, probability rules, counting methods, and discrete structures such as sequences, graphs, and recurrence. Expect questions on center and spread, displays, independence, conditional probability, permutations and combinations, and simple graph models.
372 words, about 2 min