Physics (69)

This test is the redeveloped Physics test and will be available in Summer 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

Prepare

Draft test objectives
The test information guide for this test will be available in late Fall 2020.

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.