The General Curriculum 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 General Curriculum Exam Outline
The MTEL General Curriculum (78) exam is split into two subtests and contains 120 multiple-choice questions and two open-response questions. You will be given a time limit of 4 hours.
Subtest 1: Language Arts and History/Social Science (61 questions)
The questions in this subarea cover the following areas:
- Language arts (30%)
- History/social science (60%)
- Integration of knowledge and understanding (10%)
Subtest 2: Mathematics, Science, and Technology/Engineering (61 questions)
The questions in this subarea cover the following areas:
- Mathematics (48%)
- Science and technology/engineering (42%)
- Integration of knowledge and understanding (10%)
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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 (or $94 for each subtest).
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Test Day
On testing day, you should arrive at the testing center 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 on each subtest.
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FAQs
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How many questions are on the MTEL General Curriculum exam?
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There are 120 questions on the exam.
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How long is the MTEL General Curriculum 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 General Curriculum exam?
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To pass the exam, you must achieve a scaled score of at least 240 on each subtest.
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How much does the MTEL General Curriculum exam cost?
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The full examination fee is $139, or you can pay $94 for each subtest taken separately.
