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Elementary Education

4 guides
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Subject Assessments

6 guides
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English as a Second Language Subtest I (194)

Works through 8 concepts in 68 lessons, backed by 982 practice questions and full-length practice tests. Work through Language Acquisition, Phonology and Morphology, and the rest of the guide at your own pace.

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English as a Second Language Subtest II (195)

47 lessons and 763 practice questions across 8 concepts, plus full-length practice tests. Your personalized study plan covers Vocabulary, Content-Area Learning, and more.

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Middle Level Communication Arts/Literature Subtest 1 (196)

Works through 6 concepts in 67 lessons, backed by 880 practice questions and full-length practice tests. Your personalized study plan covers Informational Analysis, Vocabulary and Comprehension, and more.

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Middle Level Communication Arts/Literature Subtest 2 (197)

Works through 6 concepts in 39 lessons, backed by 743 practice questions and full-length practice tests. Lessons cover areas such as Writing Skills and Teaching Writing.

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Middle Level Social Studies (Grades 5-8) Subtest 1 (032)

Covers 11 concepts across 101 lessons, with 1,047 practice questions and full-length practice tests. Your personalized study plan covers 1930 to Present, Beginnings to 600 CE, and more.

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Middle Level Social Studies (Grades 5-8) Subtest 2 (033)

Covers 10 concepts across 83 lessons, with 900 practice questions and full-length practice tests. Your personalized study plan covers 1929 to Present, Precontact to 1791, and more.

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Mathematics

2 guides
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Science

2 guides
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Professional Knowledge

4 guides

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Everything you need to know about MTLE Certification Exams

What is a MTLE exam?

The MTLE, or Minnesota Teacher Licensure Examinations, are the certification exams for Minnesota teachers. All public school teachers are required to be certified prior to teaching.

What Minnesota teacher certification exams do I need to take?

All public school teachers in Minnesota must take the MTLE at some point. The type of MTLE test that teachers are required to take depends on the tier of their license. The Minnesota teacher licensure system has four tiers, with most teachers holding a Tier 3 or Tier 4 license.

How do I register for my MTLE exam?

You can register for your MTLE exam on the MTLE website. First step is to create or login to your account.

What's a passing score for the MTLE certification exams?

The passing score for each exam varies. Most tests require a score of 240 out of 300. You can check your specific test requirement on the MTLE testing website.

What happens if I fail my MTLE exam?

If you fail an MTLE exam, you have the option to retake the exam again. You must wait 30-45 days (depending on the exam) before reattempting the exam.

How much does a MTLE exam cost?

There are many different MTLE exams, each made up of subtests. The cost varies based on how many subtests you plan to take. Most tests include two subtests that cost $47.50 each. In that case, the test total would be $95.00.

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