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Exam Overview
Exam Overview
The MTTC program is the Michigan Department of Education's testing program for educator certification. Test 136 is one of the Professional Knowledge and Skills tests that Michigan uses with its grade-band certificates; it covers the pedagogy required to teach grades 7–12. Testing services are provided by the Evaluation Systems group of Pearson through the official MTTC website.
50
Multiple-choice questions
1 hr 15 min
Testing time
220
Passing scaled score
$59
Test fee
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Test name and field | Professional Knowledge and Skills (7–12), Field 136 |
| Format | Computer-based test (CBT), multiple choice with four answer choices |
| Number of questions | 50 (some may be unscored items being tried out for future tests) |
| Appointment time | 1 hour 30 minutes: a 15-minute CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement, plus 1 hour 15 minutes of testing |
| Scoring | Scaled score; 220 is the passing score |
| Availability | By appointment at test centers in Michigan and nationwide |
| Score reports | Released within 6 weeks of testing |
| Fee | $59 test fee; additional fees may apply |
The Two Subareas
Approximate share of the test
Learner-Centered Supports — 60%Objectives 001–003
Professional Knowledge and Strategic Partnerships — 40%Objectives 004–005
| Subarea | Objective | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| I. Learner-Centered Supports (60%) | 001 High School Learners | Cognitive, physical, behavioral, social and emotional needs in grades 7–12; identity, background and circumstances; signs of trauma; trauma- and resilience-informed teaching; responding to emotional or social distress with families |
| 002 The Learning Environment | Norms, routines and restorative, nonpunitive practices; inclusive, asset-based instruction; engagement and positive behavioral supports; English learners; reflecting on personal bias | |
| 003 Instructional Practice | Rigorous, standards-aligned and relevant curricula; access for English learners and learners with disabilities; ISTE Standards for Students; assessment, data and feedback; metacognition and goal setting | |
| II. Professional Knowledge and Strategic Partnerships (40%) | 004 Ethics and Professional Growth | IDEA, ADA, Section 504 and Michigan special education rules; effects of policies on underserved groups; FERPA; seclusion and restraint; Michigan Code of Educational Ethics; mandated reporting; reflection; professional learning; digital citizenship |
| 005 Strategic Partnerships | Families and community as partners; roles of school professionals; collaboration for social-emotional and academic growth; community agencies; business partnerships, college and career readiness, workforce pathways |
Pacing
With 50 questions in 75 minutes you have about 1.5 minutes per question. There is no penalty for a wrong answer, so answer every question.Registering and Test Day
- Create an account and register on the official MTTC website, then schedule an appointment with the test center.
- Read the current testing policies and identification requirements before test day; you agree to them when you register.
- Arrive early with the required identification. Personal items are stored outside the testing room.
- Retake rules, fees and score-report dates can change, so check the official MTTC website before you schedule.
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