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MTEL Middle School Mathematics and Science Test

The Mathematics and Science MTEL^® test for middle school has ten content subtests: number sense and operations, patterns, relations and algebra, geometry and measurement, data analysis, statistics and probability, trigonometry, calculus and discrete mathematics, 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 mathematics and science at the middle school level. There are 90 to 110 multiple choice questions covering the content subareas that count 80percent of the final score and two open response questions relevant to the understanding and application of the content that counts 20 percent of the final score: one question on mathematics that counts 10 percent and one question on science that counts 10 percent.

MTEL Middle School Mathematics and Science Test Practice Questions

1. What is a function of learning math?

1. Improving reasoning ability
2. Learning to memorize
3. Reading recipes
4. Homeostasis

2. Which step is not part of the scientific method?

1. Question posed
2. Research done
3. Earlier tests are ignored
4. Analysis

3. Give a definition of cell theory.

1. Natural selection
2. Basic building block
3. Traits of all living organisms
4. Self-regulating process

4. Energy is:

1. Electromagnetic radiation
2. Electrons
3. The capacity to do work
4. Protons

5. The chemical reaction rate depends on:

1. Reactants involved
2. Temperature and pressure
3. Catalyst
4. All of the above

Answer Key | MTEL Middle School Mathematics and Science Test Breakdown