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MTTC Upper Elementary (3-6) Education (121-124) Scoring Guide

MTTC Upper Elementary (3-6) Education (121-124) Scoring Guide

If you plan to teach in a Michigan elementary school, you may have heard of the MTTC Upper Elementary (3-6) Education (121-124) exam. This test is a key part of becoming a classroom teacher in Michigan.

The Elementary Education test assesses your basic knowledge of subjects such as ELA, social studies, math, science, and professional skills, in order to ensure you’re ready to teach upper elementary students. To prepare for the exam, it’s crucial to understand its scoring system. This article delves into everything you need to know about Elementary Education exam scores.

Overview of the MTTC Upper Elementary (3-6) Education Exam

The Upper Elementary Education exam will evaluate your knowledge of essential elementary-level topics via these four subtests:

  • MTTC Upper Elementary (3-6) Education: Subtest I (121)
  • MTTC Upper Elementary (3-6) Education: Subtest II (122)
  • MTTC Upper Elementary (3-6) Education: Subtest III (123)
  • MTTC Upper Elementary (3-6) Education: Subtest IV (124)

Overall, the test consists of 210 multiple-choice questions. Each subtest is timed separately. Subtests I and II each have a time limit of 1 hour and 15 minutes, while Subtests III and IV have a time limit of 1 hour and 30 minutes. This amounts to a total testing time of 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Our MTTC Upper Elementary (3-6) Education exam overview can give you more information about the structure of this test.

How the Exam is Scored

The MTTC Upper Elementary (3-6) Education exam is scored by taking the sum of your correct answers and converting this into a scaled score that takes test difficulty into account. The exam is scored via computer.

Passing Score

To pass the Upper Elementary (3-6) Education exam, you must pass all four subtests. The minimum passing score for each subtest is 220.

Understanding Your Score Report

Your MTTC Lower Elementary (PK-3) Education score report will include:

  • Whether you passed
  • Your score on each subtest
  • The minimum passing score for each subtest
  • A performance breakdown by content area and question type

You can view a sample MTTC exam score report here.

At the top right, of your score report, you should see the month and year of your test date. Below this area, your score report will consist of multiple sections.

The Status section includes:

  • Each exam and/or subtest you took
  • The code number of each exam or subtest
  • Whether you passed the exam or subtest

The Total Score section appears if you did not pass. It includes:

  • Your status of “Did Not Pass”
  • The minimum passing score
  • Your score on this test

The Subarea Performance section includes:

  • Each subarea covered by the test(s) you took
  • The number of exam questions associated with that content area
  • Your performance on each content subarea (as represented by performance indices that range from + to ++++)

The Reporting of Scores section lists the recipients of your test scores. These include:

  • The Michigan Department of Education
  • Any Michigan institutions you chose during registration

Retaking the Exam

If you don’t pass the Lower Elementary Education exam, you can retake it. You will need to re-register and submit a new payment for each subtest you have yet to pass. You must wait 30 days between attempts; if you attempt the same test within a 30-day period, your scores will be voided.

Before you re-register, it’s crucial to evaluate what went wrong on your previous attempt. Carefully analyze your score report to identify areas of weakness and develop a targeted study plan to improve your performance on those subtests, content domains, or question types.

Conclusion:

Your MTTC Upper Elementary (3-6) Education exam scores help gauge your basic readiness to teach older elementary students. Understanding how this test is scored and what is required to pass should help you prepare more effectively, maximizing your chances of success. If you don’t pass the exam on your first try, remember to take advantage of the detailed performance breakdown on your score report. It may provide helpful insights.

With diligent study and a clear understanding of the test, you will be prepared to excel on the Elementary Education exam.

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