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MTEL Elementary School Mathematics Test

The Mathematics MTEL^® test for elementary school has three content subtests: number sense, operations and data analysis; patterns, relations and algebra; and geometry and measurement. 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 mathematics at the elementary school level. There are 97 to 103 multiple choice questions covering the content subareas that count 80percent of the final score and two open response questions relevant to the understanding and application of the content that counts 20percent of the final score.

MTEL Elementary School Mathematics Test Practice Questions

1. Integers are:

1. Positive and negative whole numbers
2. Position of a number
3. Relationship between two quantities
4. Prime numbers

2. What is a probability?

1. A random event
2. Numerical measure that something will happen
3. A fraction
4. A guess

3. What have studies shown about the procedural approach to teaching math?

1. Helps integrate new concepts
2. Encourages critical thinking
3. Inhibits understanding
4. Allows creative examples

4. What are statistics used for?

1. Solve problems
2. Interpret events
3. Make decisions
4. All of the above

5. How does studying geometry help students function in the world?

1. Improves spatial visualization skills
2. Encourages investigation of objects
3. Helps prepare for an administrative career
4. None of the above

Answer Key | MTEL Elementary School Mathematics Test Breakdown