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MTEL General Curriculum Test

The MTEL General Curriculum Subject Matter test is made up of multi-subject and mathematics subtests. A total of 100 multiple-choice questions and two open-response questions collectively compose the subtests. Candidates must pass both subtests.

The multi-subject subtest of the MTEL General Curriculum Subject Matter Test contains 55 multiple-choice questions that account for 90% of the score for that subtest. The subareas that the MTEL multi-subject subtest addresses are Language Arts, History and Social Science, and Science and Technology/Engineering.

The remaining 10% of the multi-subject subtest score is based upon the candidate's written response to one open-response question. This section addresses the subarea of Integration of Knowledge and Understanding. High scoring responses in this portion of the MTEL General Curriculum Subject Matter Test will demonstrate a theoretical and practical understanding of the material, organize ideas logically and demonstrate competency in essay writing.

The mathematics multiple-choice subtest of the MTEL General Curriculum Test assigns 41% of the overall test score to Numbers and Operations, 22% to Functions and Algebra, 18% to Geometry and Measurement, and 9% to Statistics and Probability. The remaining 10% addresses Integration of Knowledge and Understanding via an open-response writing prompt that demonstrates the candidate's understanding of the MTEL General Curriculum Subject Matter Test material and ability to practically apply aspects of that material in real-world situations.

MTEL General Curriculum Test Practice Questions

1. Which of the following does not help students understand content in other disciplines?

1. Contemporary and historical literature
2. Universal themes
3. Ignorance of society’s diversity
4. Integration of information from other disciplines

2. Which of the following is not part of the separated-simulated-integrated method of instruction?

1. Related vocabulary
2. How to memorize
3. Relevant facts
4. Critical thinking

3. Which of the following is not a basic of math?

1. Addition and division
2. Fractions
3. How things work
4. Shapes

4. Which of the following is not part of social studies?

1. History
2. Astronomy
3. Cultural influences
4. Citizenship

5. Why do students need to understand the history of science?

1. Understand why something worked
2. Why a theory was proven wrong
3. The reason a better way was discovered later
4. All of the above

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