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MTEL (278) Study Guide

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Our curriculum is written by teachers who have been in your shoes and passed these exams. It is then personalized based on the results from your diagnostic, so your studying what’s most important first. Our curriculum contains test-aligned instructional content, flashcards, and videos that are fun and engaging (finally)! No more old outdated video content like other test prep providers.

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The study guide includes three full-length practice tests. These tests are designed to mimic the real exam, meaning they have the same numbers of questions and time limit as the real exam. Scoring above a 90% unlocks your money-back guarantee.

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Study Guide Format

The MTEL General Curriculum Subtest 2 (278) study guide includes instructional videos, quizzes, flashcards, and 1000+ practice questions. The study guide also includes multiple writing prompts for CRQs. The study guide covers 10 concepts including Number Sense, Algebra, Measurement and Data and much more!

What Concepts are Covered in the MTEL General Curriculum Subtest 2 (278) Study Guide?

The MTEL General Curriculum Subtest 2 (278) study guide consists of the following concepts:

Concept Number of Lessons Practice Questions
Number Sense 15 99
Fractions and Ratios 17 142
Algebra 21 175
Geometry 18 166
Measurement and Data 23 185
Applied Math 11 28
Earth and Space Science 34 239
Life Science 26 173
Physical Science 31 223
Science and Engineering Principles 11 35

Each concept includes instructional content and videos to ensure you understand that topic. They also come with practice questions so you can test yourself on the information you just learned.

How to Use the Study Guide

You can start studying by taking our diagnostic test to learn your strengths and weaknesses. Then you can start working through the concepts. The instructional content, which includes videos and written content,  gives you all the necessary information to understand that topic. Each concept has its own set of flashcards and quizzes you can use to test your knowledge of that specific concept quickly. Once you have worked through all the concepts, you can move on to the full-length practice tests. These practice tests mimic the test day environment, meaning they will have the same amount of questions and time limit as the real test. You will have three attempts at taking the practice test.

Is the Study Guide Test-Aligned?

Our curriculum team studies all of the standards and competencies for the MTEL General Curriculum Subtest 2 (278) exam and cross-references them with the current and previous questions released by the official testing company. We then work with content and teaching experts to distill down what test-takers need to know. No matter where you are in the study guide, you can always see how the concept you are learning is aligned to the test standards.

Benefits of Using the Study Guide

The MTEL General Curriculum Subtest 2 study guide was created to help you pass your MTEL General Curriculum Subtest 2 (278) exam. The comprehensive study guide provides you with all the information and study resources you need to be successful on test day!

The MTEL General Curriculum Subtest 2 (278) exam assesses your knowledge is Mathematics, Science, and Technology/Engineering related topics. Once you have passed your exam you are one step closer to getting into the classroom!

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MTEL General Curriculum Subtest 2 (278) Quick Facts

Test Breakdown

The MTEL General Curriculum Subtest 2 (278) exam consists of 60 multiple-choice questions and 1 open-response questions with a 4 hour time limit.

Cost

$94 for a single subtest

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The passing score for the MTEL General Curriculum Subtest 2 exam is a 240.

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MTEL General Curriculum Subtest 2 (278) FAQs

How much does the MTEL General Curriculum Subtest 2 (278) study guide cost?

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Does the MTEL General Curriculum Subtest 2 (278) study guide have practice tests?

Yes! The study guide has three full-length practice test. These practice tests mimic the actual exam, meaning they have the same number of questions and time limit as the real test. The MTEL General Curriculum Subtest 2 (278) study guide also includes over 1000 quiz questions that you can access through the study guide.

What concepts are covered in the MTEL General Curriculum Subtest 2 (278) study guide?

The MTEL General Curriculum Subtest 2 (278) study guide covers 10 concepts including Number Sense, Algebra, Measurement and Data and much more!

How long will it take me to complete the General Curriculum Subtest 2 study guide?

Every person’s situation is different so it’s hard to pinpoint an exact time frame. Most people take between 30-90 days to complete the MTEL General Curriculum Subtest 1 study guide.

Is the MTEL General Curriculum Subtest 1 (178) test hard?

The MTEL General Curriculum (278) exam is new as of 2023 so there isn’t much data on passing rates. However, according to the MTEL Annual Pass Rate Report from 2021-2022 51% of test takers passed the MTEL General Curriculum Mathematics Subtest (03) exam, which is the exam that is being replaced by the newer MTEL 278 exam.

Is the MTEL General Curriculum Subtest 1 study guide test-aligned?

Yes! To create our study guide our curriculum team studies all of the standards and competencies for the MTEL General Curriculum Subtest 1 exam and cross-references them with the current and previous questions released by the official testing company.

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