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Key Facts: OAE Mathematics Exam

027

Current OAE Mathematics Test Code

OAE assessments list

150

Multiple-Choice Questions

OAE Mathematics (027) test page

4h 15m

CBT Testing Time

OAE Mathematics (027) test page

4h 30m

CBT Total Appointment Time

OAE Mathematics (027) test page

220

Passing Score

OAE Mathematics (027) test page

$109

Assessment Fee

OAE Mathematics (027) test page

24%

Largest Domain: Patterns, Algebra, and Functions

OAE Mathematics (027) assessment framework

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Public Pass Rate

OAE/Pearson public pages reviewed

The current OAE Mathematics (027) test page lists 150 multiple-choice questions, computer-based and online-proctored delivery, a passing score of 220, a $109 assessment fee, an on-screen scientific calculator, and a formulas page. CBT appointments are 4 hours and 30 minutes total with 4 hours and 15 minutes of testing time. Online-proctored appointments are 4 hours and 45 minutes total and split Domains I-II from Domains III-V with an optional 15-minute break. The official framework weights Mathematical Processes and Number Sense at 19%, Patterns, Algebra, and Functions at 24%, Measurement and Geometry at 19%, Trigonometry and Calculus at 19%, and Statistics, Probability, and Discrete Mathematics at 19%.

Sample OAE Mathematics Practice Questions

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1A rectangular school garden is 19.6 feet long and 10.4 feet wide. Which estimate is most reasonable for its area?
A.30 square feet
B.100 square feet
C.200 square feet
D.400 square feet
Explanation: Round 19.6 to 20 and 10.4 to 10. The product 20 x 10 is 200, so the actual area should be close to 200 square feet.
2A jacket originally costs $80. It is discounted 25%, and then 8% sales tax is applied to the discounted price. What is the final price?
A.$54.00
B.$60.00
C.$64.80
D.$86.40
Explanation: A 25% discount leaves 75% of $80, which is $60. Applying 8% sales tax gives 60 x 1.08 = $64.80.
3A car travels 156 miles in 3 hours. At the same average speed, how far will it travel in 5 hours?
A.208 miles
B.240 miles
C.260 miles
D.312 miles
Explanation: The average speed is 156 / 3 = 52 miles per hour. In 5 hours, the car travels 52 x 5 = 260 miles.
4A table shows that y is 3 when x is 1, y is 7 when x is 3, and y is 11 when x is 5. Which equation represents the same relationship?
A.y = x + 2
B.y = 2x + 1
C.y = 3x
D.y = 4x - 1
Explanation: As x increases by 2, y increases by 4, so the slope is 2. Substituting (1, 3) into y = 2x + b gives b = 1, so y = 2x + 1.
5Which statement is the contrapositive of "If a number is divisible by 6, then it is divisible by 3"?
A.If a number is divisible by 3, then it is divisible by 6
B.If a number is not divisible by 6, then it is not divisible by 3
C.If a number is not divisible by 3, then it is not divisible by 6
D.A number is divisible by 6 if and only if it is divisible by 3
Explanation: The contrapositive of "if P, then Q" is "if not Q, then not P." Here P is divisible by 6 and Q is divisible by 3.
6What is (3 + 2i)(4 - i), where i^2 = -1?
A.10 + 5i
B.14 + 5i
C.12 + 5i
D.14 - 5i
Explanation: Multiply term by term: 12 - 3i + 8i - 2i^2. Since i^2 = -1, the last term becomes +2, so the result is 14 + 5i.
7What is the least common multiple of 18 and 24?
A.6
B.36
C.72
D.432
Explanation: Prime factorize: 18 = 2 x 3^2 and 24 = 2^3 x 3. The LCM uses the highest powers, 2^3 x 3^2 = 72.
8Which set is closed under subtraction?
A.Natural numbers
B.Whole numbers
C.Integers
D.Positive rational numbers
Explanation: A set is closed under an operation if applying the operation to two elements in the set always gives another element in the set. The difference of any two integers is always an integer.
9A student claims that the product of two odd integers is always odd because (2a + 1)(2b + 1) = 2(2ab + a + b) + 1. Which type of reasoning is the student using?
A.Inductive reasoning from examples
B.Deductive reasoning from algebraic structure
C.Estimation from a pattern
D.Proof by contradiction
Explanation: The student begins with general forms for odd integers and uses algebra to prove the result for all integers a and b. That is deductive reasoning because the conclusion follows from definitions and algebraic manipulation.
10For f(x) = x^2 - 2x, what is the average rate of change from x = 1 to x = 4?
A.2
B.3
C.4
D.5
Explanation: Compute f(4) = 16 - 8 = 8 and f(1) = 1 - 2 = -1. The average rate of change is (8 - (-1)) / (4 - 1) = 9 / 3 = 3.

About the OAE Mathematics Exam

The OAE Mathematics (027) assessment is the current Ohio Assessments for Educators mathematics content test for educator licensure candidates. The official framework covers mathematical processes and number sense, algebra and functions, measurement and geometry, trigonometry and calculus, and statistics, probability, and discrete mathematics.

Assessment

150 multiple-choice questions; this practice bank is 100 selected-response items

Time Limit

4h 30m CBT appointment (4h 15m testing); 4h 45m online-proctored appointment with optional break

Passing Score

220

Exam Fee

$109 (State Board of Education of Ohio / Pearson)

OAE Mathematics Exam Content Outline

19% of assessment score

Mathematical Processes and Number Sense

Problem-solving strategies, estimation, integers, rational numbers, decimals, percents, ratios, proportions, rates of change, representations, mathematical connections, inductive and deductive reasoning, logic, historical development of mathematical concepts, real-number structure, complex numbers, operation properties, prime factorization, greatest common factor, and least common multiple.

24% of assessment score

Patterns, Algebra, and Functions

Relations, functions, applications, composition, inverses, graph interpretation, linear, quadratic, and higher-order polynomial functions, equations, inequalities, systems, exponential and logarithmic laws, exponential and logarithmic graphs and models, rational, radical, absolute value, and piecewise-defined expressions, equations, domains, ranges, and asymptotes.

19% of assessment score

Measurement and Geometry

Customary and metric units, similarity, scale factors, proportional measurement, precision, error, rounding, perimeter, circumference, area, surface area, volume, Euclidean and non-Euclidean axioms, polygons, circles, Pythagorean theorem and converse, geometric proof, nets, cross sections, coordinate systems, distance, midpoint, slope, conic sections, transformations, and symmetries.

19% of assessment score

Trigonometry and Calculus

Trigonometric functions for distances and angles, unit-circle values, trigonometric identities and equations, trigonometric graphs, periodic models, limits, continuity, derivatives as tangent slopes and difference quotient limits, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic derivatives, graph analysis, rates of change, optimization, integrals as area and Riemann-sum limits, antiderivatives, and integration applications.

19% of assessment score

Statistics, Probability, and Discrete Mathematics

Data organization and displays, data representations, measures of central tendency and variability, bias, sampling techniques, simple, compound, and conditional probabilities, counting principles, graphical probability representations, simulations, uniform, binomial, and normal distributions, permutations, combinations, sequences, series, recursive definitions, matrices, vectors, and set theory.

How to Pass the OAE Mathematics Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 220
  • Assessment: 150 multiple-choice questions; this practice bank is 100 selected-response items
  • Time limit: 4h 30m CBT appointment (4h 15m testing); 4h 45m online-proctored appointment with optional break
  • Exam fee: $109

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

OAE Mathematics Study Tips from Top Performers

1Use the official Mathematics (027) framework as the primary outline and study by competency rather than by textbook chapter alone.
2Give the largest share of time to Patterns, Algebra, and Functions because it is weighted at 24% of the assessment score.
3Practice function questions across representations: equations, graphs, tables, verbal descriptions, compositions, inverses, domains, ranges, and asymptotes.
4For geometry and measurement items, write units throughout the setup and check whether a linear, area, or volume scale factor is being used.
5For trigonometry and calculus, connect procedures to meaning: unit-circle coordinates, graph parameters, limits, tangent slopes, rates, optimization, area, and accumulation.
6For statistics, probability, and discrete mathematics, distinguish combinations from permutations, conditional from unconditional probability, and sample bias from random variation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the OAE Mathematics exam?

The current OAE Mathematics (027) test page lists 150 multiple-choice questions. OAE also notes that assessments may include questions being evaluated for future administrations that do not affect the score.

How long is the OAE Mathematics (027) appointment?

For computer-based testing, the official test page lists a 4 hour and 30 minute total appointment with 4 hours and 15 minutes of testing time. For online proctoring, it lists a 4 hour and 45 minute appointment with Domains I-II before an optional 15-minute break and Domains III-V after the break.

What score do I need to pass OAE Mathematics?

The current passing score for OAE Mathematics (027) is 220. OAE says passing status is based on performance across the assessment.

How much does OAE Mathematics cost?

The official OAE Mathematics (027) test page lists an assessment fee of $109. Optional official preparation products, including Right Start subscriptions and the official practice assessment, are separate purchases when available.

Which OAE Mathematics domain carries the most weight?

Patterns, Algebra, and Functions is the largest domain in the official Mathematics (027) framework at 24% of the assessment score. The other four domains are each weighted at 19%.

What reference materials are provided for OAE Mathematics?

The OAE Mathematics (027) test page says an on-screen scientific calculator and a formulas page are provided with the assessment.