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MTEL Foundations Of Reading Test

The MTEL Foundations of Reading Test is divided into two sections. The first includes 100 multiple-choice questions addressing three subareas of reading. Each question provides four possible correct answers. The MTEL Foundations of Reading also contains an open-response section requesting two written response answers of between 150 and 300 words that will be evaluated on content, organization and clarity.

Collectively, the multiple-choice questions are 80% of the final score on the MTEL Foundations of Reading Test. The multiple-choice Foundations of Reading Development questions contribute the greatest weight to the final score, at 35%. The Development of Reading Comprehension questions total 27% of the score. The Reading Assessment and Instruction questions account for the remaining 18%.

The fourth subarea of the MTEL Foundations of Reading test, Integration and Understanding, is the source for two open-response questions. These two short essays are each worth 10% of the final score. Specific writing prompts ask candidates to demonstrate depth of knowledge of the subject area, and to apply it in practical situations.

MTEL Foundations Of Reading Test Practice Questions

1. Students from high literacy home environments:

1. Are surrounded by reading material
2. Have difficulty learning to read
3. Have poor comprehension
4. Have small vocabularies

2. Which of the following is not a way students add a new word to their active vocabulary?

1. It is relevant to them.
2. They are required to memorize it.
3. Is essential to understanding the material
4. Makes a connection to known information

3. The whole language approach used in reading instruction:

1. Builds on previous knowledge
2. Encourages active learning
3. Based on the constructivist learning theory
4. All of the above

4. Phonics:

1. Is analytical
2. Inhibits students from sounding out new words
3. Limits vocabulary
4. Discourages students from taking word apart

5. Which of the following inhibits students’ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills?

1. Ask probing questions
2. Carefully critique written work
3. Dismiss the need to listen
4. Use proper English when speaking

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