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MTEL Mathematics Test

The Mathematics MTEL^® test has five content subtests: number sense and operations, patterns, relations and algebra, geometry and measurement, data analysis, statistics and probability, and trigonometry, calculus and discrete mathematics. 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 mathematics. There are 95 to 105 multiple choice questions covering the content subareas that counts 80percent of the final score and two open response questions relevant to the understanding and application of the content that counts 20percent of the final score.

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