The Foundations of Reading exam is a subtest requirement of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) program. Each test in the MTEL program is aligned with licensure regulations within the state of Massachusetts and is one of the two tests you must pass to obtain teacher licensure.
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MTEL Foundations of Reading Exam Outline
The MTEL Foundations of Reading (190) exam is split into two subtests and contains 100 multiple-choice questions and two open-response questions. You will be given a time limit of 4 hours.
The exam is split into four subareas.
I. Foundations of Reading Development (35%)
The questions in this subarea assess your knowledge and skills pertaining to the following:
- Principles and instructional practices for developing language and emergent literacy skills
- Principles and instructional practices for developing beginning reading skills
- Principles and instructional practices for developing word analysis skills and strategies
- Principles and instructional practices for developing reading fluency at all stages of reading development
II. Development of Reading Comprehension (27%)
The questions in this subarea assess your knowledge and skills pertaining to the following:
- Principles and instructional practices for promoting academic language development
- Principles and instructional practices for promoting comprehension and analysis of literary texts
- Principles and instructional practices for promoting comprehension and analysis of informational texts
III. Reading Assessment and Instruction (18%)
The questions in this subarea assess your knowledge and skills pertaining to the following:
- Principles and instructional practices for assessing reading development
- Principles and best practices for reading instruction
IV. Integration of Knowledge and Understanding (20%)
This subarea contains the two open-response questions. For each of these questions, you will be asked to write a short analysis of a topic that related to either foundational reading skills or reading comprehension development.
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MTEL Foundations of Reading Exam Registration
To register for the exam, you must create an online NES account via their website. Once your account has been created, you can use it to register for the exam and schedule an exam date. When you register, you will need to pay the $139 examination fee.
Test Day
On the day of your test, you should arrive at the testing center 15-30 minutes early to allow time for the check-in process. Upon arrival, you will be asked to sign in and provide at least one form of valid photo ID.
After the check-in process is complete, you will be asked to leave all personal items (cell phone, keys, wallet, etc.) in a locker outside the testing area.
Once you enter the testing room, you will be given a brief tutorial on the computer-adaptive testing system before the exam begins.
How the Exam is Scored
Your MTEL score is determined by using a scaled scoring method, which means your final score is placed on a scale of 100-300.
To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum scaled score of 240.
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FAQs
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How many questions are on the MTEL Foundations of Reading exam?
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There are 102 questions on the exam.
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How long is the MTEL Foundations of Reading exam?
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The time limit for the exam is 4 hours.
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What is the passing score for the MTEL Foundations of Reading exam?
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To pass the exam, you must achieve a scaled score of at least 240.
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How much does the MTEL Foundations of Reading exam cost?
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The examination fee is $139.
