{"id":22789,"date":"2016-05-04T18:30:35","date_gmt":"2016-05-04T18:30:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=22789"},"modified":"2026-03-17T10:07:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T15:07:08","slug":"science-secondary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/mttc\/science-secondary\/","title":{"rendered":"MTTC Integrated Science (Secondary) (094) Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Integrated Science (Secondary) test is required of all teacher candidates wishing to teach science in Michigan secondary schools.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free MTTC Integrated Science (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\/integrated-science.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'MTTCEnglish Guide Click']);\">MTTC Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/mttc\/integrated-science.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'MTTCEnglish 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=\"Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The MTTC Integrated Science (Secondary) exam contains 100 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_Constructing_and_Reflecting_on_Science_Knowledge_(25%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>I. Constructing and Reflecting on Science Knowledge (25%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this subarea cover the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The principles and procedures for conducting scientific research<\/li>\n<li>Methods and equipment used in scientific investigations<\/li>\n<li>The nature and history of scientific thought and inquiry<\/li>\n<li>The relationship of science and technology to societal, historical, and contemporary issues<\/li>\n<li>Interrelationships among the physical, life, and Earth\/space sciences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"II_Life_Sciences_(25%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>II. Life Sciences (25%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this subarea cover the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cell structure and function<\/li>\n<li>The organization, functions, and characteristics of living things<\/li>\n<li>Characteristics of human biology<\/li>\n<li>Heredity and modern genetics<\/li>\n<li>Evolutionary change of life on Earth<\/li>\n<li>Characteristics of ecological systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"III_Earth\/Space_Sciences_(25%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>III. Earth\/Space Sciences (25%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this subarea cover the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Characteristics of the lithosphere<\/li>\n<li>The history and processes of the changing Earth<\/li>\n<li>Characteristics of the hydrosphere<\/li>\n<li>The Earth&#8217;s atmosphere, climate, and weather<\/li>\n<li>Features of the universe<\/li>\n<li>The methods of astronomy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"IV_Physical_Sciences_(25%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>IV. Physical Sciences (25%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this subarea cover the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The chemical properties of matter<\/li>\n<li>The nature of chemical changes in matter<\/li>\n<li>The physical properties of matter<\/li>\n<li>The ideal gas laws<\/li>\n<li>The nature of physical changes in terms of molecular behavior<\/li>\n<li>The concepts of mechanics<\/li>\n<li>The concepts of electricity and magnetism<\/li>\n<li>Basic concepts of energy and thermodynamics<\/li>\n<li>The characteristics of waves and vibrations<\/li>\n<li>The properties of light and sound<\/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 Integrated Science (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\/integrated-science.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\/integrated-science.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\/mttcintscisec.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Registration<\/h2>\n<p>To register for the MTTC Integrated Science (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>You should arrive at the testing center 15-30 minutes prior to the scheduled exam time on test day. 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 Integrated Science (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 MTTC Integrated Science (Secondary) 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\/integrated-science.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\/integrated-science.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\/mttcintscisecflash.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 Integrated Science (Secondary) exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 100 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 Integrated Science (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 Integrated Science (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 minimum scaled score of 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 Integrated Science (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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