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MTEL Mathematics Test

The MTEL Mathematics Test categorizes test questions into two sections. The first is a multiple-choice section of 100 questions, each with four possible answers. An open-response section gives two writing prompts requiring brief essays. The multiple-choice section accounts for 80% of the overall score. The open-response section provides the remaining 20%.

The MTEL Mathematics Test's multiple-choice section addresses a number of subareas. Questions pertaining to Number Sense and Operations account for 12% of the final test score. Patterns, Relations and Algebra make up the most heavily weighted section, making up 23% of the test score. Geometry and Measurement is 19% of the final score. Data Analysis, Statistics and Probability is the least weighted section, at 10%. The final subarea of the multiple choice section of the MTEL Mathematics Test is Trigonometry, Calculus and Discrete Mathematics, adding 16% to the total score.

Two open-response writing prompts in the MTEL Mathematics Test add 10% per essay. These essays require applying theory to practical situations, addressing the question succinctly, and well organized writing.

MTEL Mathematics Test Practice Questions

1. Areas of mathematics include:

1. Algebra and geometry
2. Probability and statistics
3. Trigonometry and calculus
4. All of the above

2. Which of the following is not true about numbers?

1. They are building blocks.
2. Can only be used in certain ways
3. Cannot be shown symbolically
4. Numbers can be shown pictorially.

3. One of the following is not a basic algebraic concept:

1. Patterns
2. Fractions
3. Equivalence
4. Balance

4. Teaching math using the procedural approach means:

1. Defining terms and symbols
2. Ignoring formulas
3. Applying critical thinking skills
4. Allowing creative examples

5. Which of the following is not a good reason for learning math?

1. Improves reasoning ability
2. Hones critical thinking skills
3. Discovering applications in the real world
4. Improves memorization skills

Answer Key | MTEL Mathematics Test Breakdown