Chemistry (12)

The Chemistry (12) test is being redeveloped, and is scheduled to be retired in Fall 2021. The new test will be available in Fall 2021.

July 1, 2019 Licensure changes for Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Physics

On June 27, 2017, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education voted to approve regulation changes impacting educator licensure, program approval, and license renewal. As of July 1, 2019, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) will no longer be offering Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, or Physics licenses at the 5–8 grade levels, with the exception of individuals who already have an application on file and who have met all requirements prior to July 1, 2019. Instead, individuals must apply for their Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Physics licenses at the 8–12 grade levels.

For general information about which test(s) are required for a license, visit the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, MTEL website link opens in a new window .

Format

Computer-based test (CBT); 100 multiple-choice questions and 2 open-response assignments

Time

4 hours and 15 minutes total appointment time

15 minutes for CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement
4 hours testing time

Test Dates

By appointment year-round, Monday through Saturday (excluding some holidays)
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Test Centers

Located in Massachusetts and nationwide
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Qualifying Score

240

Fee

$139
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Score Reporting

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Notes

Scientific calculators are provided on-screen during the test. Read more Scientific calculator PDF

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A periodic table is provided on-screen with your test. Review it now Periodic table PDF

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Constants and formulas are provided on-screen with your test. Review them now Constants and formulas PDF

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This test includes one or more assignments that allow you to handwrite and scan your responses. Review the tutorial video and scanning instructions (the instructions will be available during your test).

Testing Policies

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Prepare

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Tests may include questions that will not count toward candidates' scores. These questions are placed on the test to collect information about how well they perform under actual testing conditions.