MTEL · test 178
General Curriculum (178/278) (178)
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At a glance
Exam details
- Format
- Computer-based test (CBT); Subtest 1: Language Arts and History/Social Science (178): 60 multiple-choice questions and 1 open-response item Subtest 2: Mathematics, Science, and Technology/Engineering (278): 60 multiple-choice questions and 1 open-response item (mtel.nesinc.com)
- Time
- 4 hours and 15 minutes total appointment time 15 minutes for CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement 4 hours testing time for one or both subtests Read more about registering for subtests. (mtel.nesinc.com)
- Fee
- Subtest 1: Language Arts and History/Social Science (178) only: $69.50 Subtest 2: Mathematics, Science, and Technology/Engineering (278) only: $69.50 Both subtests: $139 (mtel.nesinc.com)
Details checked against official sources since 2026-11-09.
What it covers
The program publishes 6 content areas with approximate weights (30%, 60%, 10%, 48%, 42%, 10%). See the official test framework.
Where it's used
| State |
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| Massachusetts |