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MTTC · test 117

Lower Elementary (PK–3) Education (117–120) (117)

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At a glance

Exam details

Format
Computer-based test (CBT) Subtest 1: Professional Knowledge and Skills: 50 multiple-choice questions Subtest 2: Literacy: 50 multiple-choice questions Subtest 3: Mathematics: 50 multiple-choice questions Subtest 4: Science and Social Studies: 60 multiple-choice questions (mttc.nesinc.com)
Time
Subtest 1: Professional Knowledge and Skills: 1 hour and 30 minutes total appointment time 15 minutes for CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement 1 hour and 15 minutes testing time Subtest 2: Literacy: 1 hour and 30 minutes total appointment time… (mttc.nesinc.com)
Passing score
220 (mttc.nesinc.com)
Fee
Subtests 1, 2, and 3: $59 per subtest Subtest 4: $69 (mttc.nesinc.com)

Details checked against official sources since 2026-11-09.

What it covers

The program publishes 10 content areas with approximate weights (60%, 40%, 30%, 30%, 40%, 20%, 40%, 40%, 25%, 50%). See the official test framework.

Where it's used

State
Michigan