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Everything You Need to Pass the MTEL General Curriculum Subtest 2 (278) Exam.

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

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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!

Concepts
ConceptNumber of LessonsPractice Questions
Number Sense1599
Fractions and Ratios17142
Algebra21175
Geometry18166
Measurement and Data23185
Applied Math1128
Earth and Space Science34239
Life Science26173
Physical Science31223
Science and Engineering Principles1135
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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.

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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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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?

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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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