MTEL General Science Test
The General Science MTEL® test has five content subtests: history, philosophy and methodology of science, chemistry, physics, biology, and earth and space 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 general science. There are 95 to 105 multiple choice questions covering the content subareas that count 80 percent of the final score and two open response questions relevant to the understanding and application of the content that count 20 percent of the final score.
MTEL General Science Test Practice Questions
1.
Which of the following criteria should not be used to assess students studying science? Their ability to:
- Memorize data
- Solve problems
- Evaluate results
- Communicate scientific subject matter
2.
The fundamental states of matter are:
- Solid
- Liquid
- Plasma
- All of the above
3.
Which of the following is not a discipline of physics?
- Condensed matter
- Atomic, molecular, optical
- Patterns and functions
- Astronomy and astrophysics
4.
Which of the following is not a discipline in biology?
- Botany
- Ecology
- Zoology
- Microbiology
5.
Which of the following is not a basic principle of the earth sciences?
- Lithosphere
- Hemisphere
- Hydrosphere
- Atmosphere
Answer Key | MTEL General Science Test Breakdown
