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What’s on the Exam?
First, let’s talk about the questions on the exam. There are 100 multiple-choice questions total, but only 80 of the questions will count toward your score. Why is that?
The 20 unscored questions on the exam are called “pretest” questions. These are added to the exam to determine if they’re good enough questions to add to future versions of the test.
The trick is that you won’t have any way of knowing which questions are scored and which ones are pretest. They will appear just like the scored questions throughout the test.
The time limit for the exam is 3 hours and 15 minutes. There aren’t any scheduled breaks, but you’re free to take restroom breaks as needed.
The exam is split into six subareas:
1. Mathematical Practices, Technology, and Disciplinary Literacy
18 questions
- Mathematical practices
- Appropriate technologies for the mathematics classroom
- The process of reading
- Promoting students’ reading development
2. Number Systems and Operations
11 questions
- The real number system
- Complex numbers
- Linear algebra
3. Functions and Algebra
33 questions
- Algebraic techniques
- Functions
- Linear relations
- Linear functions
- Quadratic functions
- Conic sections
- Polynomial, radical, absolute value, and rational functions and inequalities
- Exponential functions
- Logarithmic functions
- Trigonometric functions
4. Differential and Integral Calculus
11 questions
- The concept of limits
- Analyzing the properties of functions
- Derivatives
- Analyzing the graph of a function using differentiation
- Integrals of functions
- The fundamental theorem of calculus
5. Measurement and Geometry
16 questions
- Measurement principles and applications
- Euclidean geometry
- Coordinate geometry
- Transformational geometry
6. Statistics, Probability, and Discrete Mathematics
11 questions
- Appropriate sampling techniques
- Interpreting measures of central tendency
- Estimating population percentages in normal distribution
- Two-way frequency tables
- Evaluating inferences and claims
- Basic set theory
- Analyzing problem situations using expected value
- Representing situations and determining probabilities
How to Register
To get started with the registration process, you’ll need to create an ILTS/ISBE account on their website. You can then register for the exam via your account.
The testing fee is $122.
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How the Exam is Scored
The ILTS Mathematics exam is scored using a scaled scoring method. Here’s how it works:
A passing score is a scaled score of at least 240.
The reason your raw score is converted to a scaled score is because everyone who takes the exam is given a slightly different set of questions. Since everyone has a different arrangement of questions, and because some questions are harder than others, converting your raw score to a scaled score ensures a more even playing field.
FAQs
How many questions are on the ILTS Mathematics exam?
The exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions.
What is the time limit for the ILTS Mathematics exam?
The exam is timed at 3 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the passing score for the ILTS Mathematics exam?
You’ll need to get a final scaled score of at least 240 to pass.
How much does the ILTS Mathematics exam cost?
The testing fee is $122.