MTEL · test 005
Essential Academic Skills Subtests I and II (005)
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At a glance
Exam details
- Format
- Computer-based test (CBT) and online-proctored test; multiple-choice questions and a written assignment Subtest I 1: 44 multiple-choice questions Subtest II 2: 36 multiple-choice questions and 1 written assignment (mtel.nesinc.com)
- Time
- Computer-Based Testing CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement: 15 minutes Subtest I 1: 1 hour and 15 minutes time Subtest II 2: 1 hour and 30 minutes testing time You may register to take one or both subtests at an administration.… (mtel.nesinc.com)
- Passing score
- 220 per subtest; examinees must pass subtests I 1 and II 2 to pass the test Reference Materials Provided for this Test Written Assignment Directions. Written Assignment Scoring Scale. (mtel.nesinc.com)
- Fee
- Computer-Based Testing $70 70 dollars for one Essential Academic Skills subtest $112 112 dollars for two Essential Academic Skills subtests Online Proctoring $70 70 dollars per subtest. Candidates must pay for each subtest separately. (mtel.nesinc.com)
Details checked against official sources since 2026-11-09.
Where it's used
| State |
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| Massachusetts |