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MTEL Adult Basic Education Test

The Adult Basic Education MTEL^® test has five content subtests: English language arts, English for speakers of other languages, math, history and social science, and science. The candidate is also tested on the ability to apply knowledge and understanding of the subject matter by writing an essay and/or short answer that evaluates and analyzes a subarea of adult basic education (ABE). There are 80 to 90 multiple choice questions covering the content subareas that count as 85 percent of the final score. There are two open response questions relevant to the understanding and application of content that count as 15 percent of the final score.  

MTEL Adult Basic Education Test Practice Questions

1.Which of the following is not true about the language process?

1. Integral to learning
2. Static and does not change
3. Varies depending upon the audience
4. Controlled rules, patterns and conventions

2. Which of the following inhibits students’ ability to be creative thinkers?

1. Through research and reasoning
2. Rote memorization
3. Exploring texts through different lenses
4. Understanding the how and the why

3. Which of the following is not a stage in the continuum of learning theory?

1. Silent
2. Speech emergent
3. Stuttering
4. Learning proficiency

4. Which of the following is not part of Cultural diversity?

1. Traditions are the same
2. Understanding of moral issues
3. Group interactions
4. Shared ancestry

5. Science is comprised comprised of these areas:

1. Natural Science
2. Social Science
3. Formal Science
4. All of the above

Answer Key | MTEL Adult Basic Education Test Breakdown