MTEL General Curriculum Test
The General Curriculum MTEL® test for teaching at the elementary level has two tests that are scored separately: multi-subject and mathematics. The multi-subject test has three subtests: language arts, history and social science, and science and technology/engineering. The mathematics test has four subtests: numbers and operations, functions and algebra, geometry and measurements, and statistics and probability. 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 the foundations of each subtest. There are 52 to 58 multiple choice questions covering the content subareas of the multi-subject test that count 90 percent of the final score and one open response question relevant to the understanding and application of the content that counts 10 percent of the final score for this test. There are 41 to 49 multiple choice questions covering the content subareas of the mathematics test and counts 90 percent of the final score and one open response question relevant to the understanding and application of the content that counts 10 percent of the final score for this subtest.
MTEL General Curriculum Test Practice Questions
1.
Which of the following does not help students understand content in other disciplines?
- Contemporary and historical literature
- Universal themes
- Ignorance of society’s diversity
- Integration of information from other disciplines
2.
Which of the following is not part of the separated-simulated-integrated method of instruction?
- Related vocabulary
- How to memorize
- Relevant facts
- Critical thinking
3.
Which of the following is not a basic of math?
- Addition and division
- Fractions
- How things work
- Shapes
4.
Which of the following is not part of social studies?
- History
- Astronomy
- Cultural influences
- Citizenship
5.
Why do students need to understand the history of science?
- Understand why something worked
- Why a theory was proven wrong
- The reason a better way was discovered later
- All of the above
Answer Key | MTEL General Curriculum Test Breakdown
