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What’s on the Exam?
There are 100 multiple-choice questions on the exam, and the time limit is 2.5 hours. There aren’t any scheduled breaks, but you’re free to take restroom breaks as needed.
Let’s take a closer look at the different sections of the exam.
1. Meaning and Communication
20% of the exam
- The integrated nature of the English language arts
- The dynamics of English
- The cultural, social, and historical influences of English
- Acquisition and use of language
- The reflection of culture in language use
- The complementary nature of speaking an listening
- Speaking and listening strategies for effective communication
2. Literature and Understanding
26% of the exam
- The distinctive features of various genres
- Various purposes for studying literature
- Historical, social, and cultural aspects of literature
- Various aspects of North American literature
- Various aspects of world literature in English
- Various aspects of world literature in translation
- Characteristics of literature written for children
- Valid critical approaches to textual analysis and criticism
3. Genre and Craft of Language
30% of the exam
- The structure of language
- Reading for literary response
- Understanding writing well enough to impart and explain information
- Requirements of writing for literary response and analysis
- Requirements for persuasive writing
- Requirements of writing for personal and artistic expression
- Revising and editing
- The active and constructive nature of viewing and visually representing information
4. Skills and Processes
24% of the exam
- Application of reading strategies for the acquisition and application of information
- Metacognitive techniques in reading comprehension
- Critical analysis and evaluation
- Eliciting and using readers’ responses to texts
- The connection between writing and learning across the curriculum
- The mode of representation’s influence on the content of communication
- Critical evaluation of media, technology, and information
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How to Register
To get started with your registration, you’ll need to create an account on the NES website. You can then register for the exam and schedule a test date through your account.
When you submit your registration, you’ll need to pay the $129 testing fee.
Exam Scores
The test is scored using a scaled scoring method. Here’s how it works:
The reason your raw score is converted to a scaled score is because everyone who takes the test 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 MTTC English exam?
The exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions.
What is the time limit for the MTTC English exam?
The exam is timed at 2.5 hours.
What is the passing score for the MTTC English exam?
You’ll need to get a final scaled score of at least 220 to pass.
How much does the MTTC English exam cost?
The testing fee is $129.