{"id":26379,"date":"2016-10-14T18:17:34","date_gmt":"2016-10-14T18:17:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=26379"},"modified":"2026-03-16T14:50:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T19:50:54","slug":"mathematics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/ilts\/mathematics\/","title":{"rendered":"ILTS Mathematics (208) Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The ILTS Mathematics exam is administered by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to assess the knowledge and skills of prospective math teachers in the state of Illinois.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free ILTS Mathematics practice test, and check out our premium-quality ILTS test prep resources by clicking the links below!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/ilts\/mathematics.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'ILTSMath208 Guide Click']);\">ILTS Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/ilts\/mathematics.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'ILTSMath208 Flashcard Click']);\">ILTS Flashcards<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/ilts\/\">Other ILTS Tests<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"ILTS_Mathematics_Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>ILTS Mathematics Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The ILTS Mathematics exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions, and you will be given a time limit of 3 hours and 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>The exam is split into six subareas.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"1_Mathematical_Practice,_Technology,_and_Disciplinary_Literacy_(18_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>1. Mathematical Practice, Technology, and Disciplinary Literacy (18 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this subarea assess your knowledge and skills pertaining to the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mathematical practices<\/li>\n<li>Selecting, integrating, and using appropriate technologies in the mathematics classroom<\/li>\n<li>The process of reading<\/li>\n<li>Strategies for promoting students reading development in the mathematics classroom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"2_Number_Systems_and_Operations_(11_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>2. Number Systems and Operations (11 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this subarea assess your knowledge and skills pertaining to the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The real number system and its operations<\/li>\n<li>The properties of complex numbers<\/li>\n<li>Linear algebra<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"3_Functions_and_Algebra_(33_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>3. Functions and Algebra (33 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this subarea assess your knowledge and skills pertaining to the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Algebraic techniques<\/li>\n<li>Functions<\/li>\n<li>The properties of linear relations and functions<\/li>\n<li>Quadratic functions<\/li>\n<li>Conic sections<\/li>\n<li>Polynomial, absolute value, rational, and radical functions and inequalities<\/li>\n<li>Exponential and logarithmic functions<\/li>\n<li>Trigonometric functions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"4_Differential_and_Integral_Calculus_(11_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>4. Differential and Integral Calculus (11 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this subarea assess your knowledge and skills pertaining to the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Principles of differential calculus<\/li>\n<li>Principles of integral calculus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"5_Measurement_and_Geometry_(16_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>5. Measurement and Geometry (16 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this subarea assess your knowledge and skills pertaining to the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Principles and applications of measurement<\/li>\n<li>Euclidean geometry<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate and transformational geometry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"6_Statistics,_Probability,_and_Discrete_Mathematics_(11_questions)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>6. Statistics, Probability, and Discrete Mathematics (11 questions)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this subarea assess your knowledge and skills pertaining to the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Collecting, organizing, and representing data<\/li>\n<li>Probability and 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  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\/ilts\/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\/ilts\/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\/10\/iltsmath208.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 exam, you must first create an ILTS\/ISBE account. Once your account has been created, log in and select the Mathematics (208) exam. From there, you can register for the exam, pay the $110 testing fee, and schedule your testing appointment.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<p>On testing day, you should arrive about 15-30 minutes early to the testing center. After you arrive, you will be asked to sign in and provide two valid forms of government-issued ID.<\/p>\n<p>After the check-in process, you will be asked to place all personal items (cell phone, keys, wallet, accessories, etc.) in a locker outside the testing room, or you may be asked to leave them in your car.<\/p>\n<p>Once the test begins, you will be allowed to take breaks. However, the timer will not be stopped during your break, so use your break time carefully.<\/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 ILTS Mathematics score is determined by taking your raw score (the number of questions you answered correctly) and converting it to a scaled score from 100 to 300. To pass, you will need to get a minimum scaled score of 240.<\/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\/ilts\/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\/ilts\/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\/10\/iltsmath208flash.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 ILTS Mathematics 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 ILTS Mathematics 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 3 hours and 15 minutes.<\/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 ILTS Mathematics 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 240.<\/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 ILTS Mathematics 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 $110.<\/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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