{"id":22765,"date":"2016-05-04T17:32:23","date_gmt":"2016-05-04T17:32:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=22765"},"modified":"2026-03-17T13:12:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T18:12:57","slug":"math-secondary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/mttc\/math-secondary\/","title":{"rendered":"MTTC Mathematics (Secondary) (022) Practice&nbsp;Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Mathematics (Secondary) test is required of all teacher candidates wishing to teach mathematics Michigan secondary schools.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free MTTC Mathematics (Secondary) practice test, and check out our premium-quality MTTC test prep resources by clicking the links below!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/mttc\/mathematics.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'MTTCMathElem Guide Click']);\">MTTC Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/mttc\/mathematics.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'MTTCMathElem Flashcard Click']);\">MTTC Flashcards<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/mttc\/\">Other MTTC Tests<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"MTTC_Mathematics_(Secondary)_Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>MTTC Mathematics (Secondary) Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The MTTC Mathematics (Secondary) exam contains 80 multiple-choice questions and has a time limit of 2.5 hours.<\/p>\n<p>The exam is split into four subareas.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"I_Mathematical_Processes_and_Number_Concepts_(22%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>I. Mathematical Processes and Number Concepts (22%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this subarea cover the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Principles of mathematical reasoning<\/li>\n<li>Communicating mathematical ideas<\/li>\n<li>Problem-solving strategies<\/li>\n<li>Connections among different mathematical ideas<\/li>\n<li>The use of mathematics in other fields<\/li>\n<li>Number systems<\/li>\n<li>Equivalent ways of representing numbers<\/li>\n<li>Number theory<\/li>\n<li>Operations on number systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"II_Patterns,_Algebraic_Relationships,_and_Functions_(28%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>II. Patterns, Algebraic Relationships, and Functions (28%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this subarea cover the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Describing, analyzing, and generalizing mathematical patterns<\/li>\n<li>Using symbolic expressions to describe and analyze patterns of change<\/li>\n<li>Properties and applications of linear and quadratic functions<\/li>\n<li>Properties and applications of polynomial, radical, rational, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions<\/li>\n<li>Principles and applications of differential and integral calculus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"III_Measurement_and_Geometry_(22%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>III. Measurement and Geometry (22%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this subarea cover the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Attributes of measurement and measuring units<\/li>\n<li>Analyzing the formal and spatial characteristics of two- and three-dimensional shapes<\/li>\n<li>Describing geometric objects in two and three dimensions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"IV_Data_Analysis,_Statistics,_Probability,_and_Discrete_Mathematics_(28%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>IV. Data Analysis, Statistics, Probability, and Discrete Mathematics (28%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this subarea cover the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Collecting, organizing, and displaying data<\/li>\n<li>Describing, analyzing, and interpreting data<\/li>\n<li>Making predictions and inferences based on data<\/li>\n<li>The theory of probability and probability distributions<\/li>\n<li>Principles of discrete mathematics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's MTTC Mathematics (Secondary) Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/mttc\/mathematics.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/mttc\/mathematics.htm\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mttcmathsec.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Exam_Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Exam Registration<\/h2>\n<p>To register for the MTTC Mathematics (Secondary) exam, you must create an online NES account via their website. You can register for the exam and schedule an exam date through this account. When you register, you will need to pay the $129 examination fee.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<p>On test day, you should arrive at the testing center 30 minutes prior to the scheduled exam time. This will give you enough time to complete the check-in process. Once you arrive, you will be asked to present one form of valid, government-issued photo ID. If you forget to bring your ID or your ID is invalid, you will not be able to take the exam.<\/p>\n<p>After the check-in process, you will be asked to leave all personal items in a secure locker outside the testing area. This includes your cell phone, bags, wallet, keys, food, and any smoking\/vaping devices. If you wear eyeglasses, they will be inspected by a testing center agent before you enter the testing room.<\/p>\n<p>Once you enter the testing room, you will be asked to sign an NDA, and you will be given a brief tutorial on the computer-adaptive testing system. Once the tutorial is complete, the exam will begin.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_the_Exam_is_Scored\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How the Exam is Scored<\/h2>\n<p>Your MTTC Mathematics (Secondary) score is reported within the range of 100-300 and is based on your performance on all sections of the test. To pass the exam, you must achieve a scaled score of 220.<\/p>\n<p>You should receive your test results roughly 2-4 weeks after taking the exam. When you receive your score report, you will see your total score, your pass\/fail status, and your scores for each subarea of the test.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check out Mometrix's  Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get complex  subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/mttc\/mathematics.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/mttc\/mathematics.htm\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/mttcmathsecflash.jpg\" alt=\" Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many questions are on the MTTC Mathematics (Secondary) exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 80 multiple-choice questions on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long is the MTTC Mathematics (Secondary) exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The time limit for the exam is 2.5 hours.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is the passing score for the MTTC Mathematics (Secondary) exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>To pass the exam, you must achieve a scaled score of at least 220.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How much does the MTTC Mathematics (Secondary) exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The examination fee is $129.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Headshot of Mometrix associate Eric Richter.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Eric-Richter-scaled.webp\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">By <span itemprop=\"name\">Eric Richter<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Eric is the Product Development Manager responsible for developing and updating the Mometrix Teacher Certification and K-12 products. 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