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What’s on the Exam?
There are 80 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!
Don’t worry—you won’t have to do calculations in your head! You’ll be able to bring a graphing calculator to use during the exam. You’ll also be given a set of on-screen formulas to use throughout the exam.
Let’s take a closer look at the different sections of the exam.
1. Mathematical Processes and Number Concepts
22% of the exam
- Principles of mathematical reasoning
- Techniques for communicating mathematical ideas
- Problem-solving strategies
- Connections among different mathematical ideas
- Using mathematics in other fields
- Number systems
- Equivalent ways of writing numbers
- Number theory
2. Patterns, Algebraic Relationships, and Functions
28% of the exam
- Describing, analyzing, and generalizing mathematical problems
- Using symbolic expressions to describe and analyze patterns of change and functional relationships
- Properties and applications of linear and quadratic functions
- Properties and applications of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions
- Principles and applications of differential and integral calculus
3. Measurement and Geometry
22% of the exam
- Attributes of measurement and measuring units
- Analyzing the spatial characteristics of two- and three-dimensional shapes
- Principles of points, lines, angles, planes, congruence, and similarity
- Properties of geometric transformations and coordinate and vector methods
4. Data Analysis, Statistics, Probability, and Discrete Mathematics
28% of the exam
- Collecting, organizing, and displaying data
- Describing, analyzing, and interpreting data
- Making predictions and inferences based on data
- The theory of probability
- Probability distributions
- Principles of discrete mathematics
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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 Mathematics (Secondary) exam?
The exam contains 80 multiple-choice questions.
What is the time limit for the MTTC Mathematics (Secondary) exam?
The exam is timed at 2.5 hours.
What is the passing score for the MTTC Mathematics (Secondary) exam?
You’ll need to get a final scaled score of at least 220 to pass.
How much does the MTTC Mathematics (Secondary) exam cost?
The testing fee is $129.